See Cape Cod like never before with geocaching sites that will thrill the historian, captivate the nature lover, and challenge the adventurer.
Geocaching is a modern day treasure hunt where time capsules are unlocked and secret stashes are unearthed. In this outdoor adventure game, participants use hand-held GPS units to locate hidden containers known as “caches”. Treasures are typically placed in buckets, boxes, or tubes and concealed in places identified by GPS co-ordinates. When a cache is discovered, hunters will take a treasure, leave a treasure, sign a logbook, solve a puzzle, or take a photo, depending on the guidelines outlined. Geocaching sites vary in level of difficulty, making it a popular activity for family fun or high level adventure.
With over 100 sites, geocaching is a great way to tour Cape Cod. Participants can enjoy hiking and outdoor exploration, investigate historical sites, and discover lesser known or remote areas they may have never visited before. All you need is internet access, a handheld GPS, and a list of sites, and you can become a true treasure hunting adventure seeker.
Cape Cod is full of unexpected surprises with treasures hidden in parks, on nature and biking trails, along the seashore, or deep in the woods. You can explore early American history, visit charming communities, climb or hike over rugged terrain, or enjoy the beauty of incomparable beaches and harbors.
Go on a quest for a cache in the town of Dennis, known for its historic sites and native burial grounds. Discover the hidden secrets of the kettle ponds, taking a few moments to enjoy a refreshing swim in the tranquil waters. Continue your pursuit in the picturesque harbor sites of Harwichport, Orleans or Hyannis, or test your timing by finding a cache that only appears at low tide. For a less adventurous expedition, take a geocaching tour of several Cape Cod towns, with clues and finds that will lead you to lighthouses, shops, parks, and other favorite tourists attractions.
For a true outdoor challenge, head over to Eagle Point Trail in Brewster's Punkhorn Parklands or chase treasure along hills, streams, and salt marshes. You can even explore a national wildlife refuge, the towering sand dunes of Truro, or the many acres of unspoiled lands the Cape is known for. If you're truly ambitious, undertake the formidable hiking of the Outer Cape and be rewarded with both the rejuvenation of exhilarating exercise and the discovery of a difficult cache.
For the conservationist, Cape Cod also offers many containerless geoaching sites. With no boxes or buckets full of items or logbooks to sign, the real treasure is found in the challenging conquest and natural beauty of the Cape. Eco-friendly sites provide the same thrill without risking damage to environments or habitats. You receive credit for your find by solving a puzzle, taking a picture, answering a question, or entering a code.
Whether you are a beginner treasure hunter or an experienced adventure seeker, Cape Cod offers a variety of geocaching sites that will allow you to see this amazing area in a whole different light and create a vacation you will never forget.
