What’s geocaching?
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the players use a handheld GPS or other navigational techniques to find hidden containers called caches, pronounced “cashes.” Click here to learn more.
Join the 2010 Great Northwoods Treasure Hunt!
The Great Northwoods Treasure Hunt is your connection to the world of geocaching in northern Wisconsin. Geocaching is the perfect way to experience the lakes, trails and natural beauty of the Northwoods. It’s a game that can be played by all ages, no matter the season. Best of all, the only equipment you need is a handheld GPS unit, some coordinates and a healthy sense of adventure. What are you waiting for? Join the Great Northwoods Treasure Hunt.
Get a list of special Great Northwoods Treasure Hunt caches.
Hodag Key-Chain Challenge - Memorial Day Weekend Geocaching Contest
Join the hunt for the Hodag Key-chains! Five key chains will be hidden in caches throughout the Rhinelander Area. If you're one of the lucky geocachers to find a key chain from May 29-31, bring it to the Rhinelander Visitor Center and you'll receive a T-Shirt - and you'll get to keep the key chain. (Visitor Center open Saturday, May 29 and Monday, May 31 - Closed Sunday.) For more information, including the 10 potential Geocache site coordinates, click here.
Good luck geocaching in Hodag Country!
If you’re a geocaching newbie, find out what it takes to get started in geocaching.
