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6278087: /* Geocache sizes */ Modern locationless caches are also virtual size

2024-03-20T12:48:39Z

Geocache sizes: Modern locationless caches are also virtual size

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	There are exceptions, modern virtuals are marked as size "virtual" and for caches hidden before May 2014<ref>The cutoff date can easily be confirmed with [https://www.geocaching.com/play/results/?cs=1&asc=false&sort=placeDate a search at Geocaching.com].</ref> the [[cache owner]] could opt to not select a size which resulted in the size "not chosen".		There are exceptions, modern virtuals and locationless caches are marked as size "virtual" and for caches hidden before May 2014<ref>The cutoff date can easily be confirmed with [https://www.geocaching.com/play/results/?cs=1&asc=false&sort=placeDate a search at Geocaching.com].</ref> the [[cache owner]] could opt to not select a size which resulted in the size "not chosen".

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4523550: Added info about sizes.

2023-09-20T15:58:32Z

Added info about sizes.

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 *Project A.P.E. Cache
 *Locationless (Reverse) Cache
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6278087: /* Active cache types */ typo

2021-12-11T10:16:36Z

Active cache types: typo

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	*Community Celebration Event		*Community Celebration Event

4523550: Added info about cache types because I don't feel they need their own article.

2020-11-24T20:44:05Z

Added info about cache types because I don't feel they need their own article.

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	A ''Geocache'' is the hide you are looking for when you are [[Geocaching]]. There are several different [[Geocache types]] available ~~[https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=127&pgid=206]~~. Some types are considered to be ''Virtual'' and some are ''Physical'', the most common type is the ''Traditional''. Physical Geocaches must have a logbook and a container.		A '''Geocache''' is the hide you are looking for when you are [[Geocaching]], geocaches are hidden by other users. There are several different Geocache types available. Some types are considered to be ''Virtual'' and some are ''Physical'', the most common type is the ''Traditional''. Physical Geocaches must have a logbook and a container, a Geocache must follow a set of guidelines for it to be published at Geocaching.com<ref>Guidelines can be found at [https://www.geocaching.com/play/guidelines Geocaching.com]</ref>.

			==Geocache types==
			[[Geocaching HQ]] lists 16 ''active'' cache types and 4 ''grandfathered'' cache types at [[Geocaching.com]]<ref>Geocaching HQs list can be found at [https://www.geocaching.com/about/cache_types.aspx Geocaching.com].</ref> In geocaching "grandfathered" refers to a cache type that is still available to find but not available for creation. Some grandfathered caches have been rewarded to users as a special gift to the community or created as one-shots for celebrations but they still remain grandfathered<ref>More info about Grandfathered geocaches in [https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=127&pgid=63 Geocaching.com's Help Center].</ref>.

			===Active cache types===
			*Traditional
			*Mystery cache (also known as "puzzle cache")
			*Multi-Cache
			*EarthCache
			*Letterbox Hybrid
			*Event Cache
			*Cache In Trash Out Event (also known as CITO)
			*Mega-Event Cache
			*Giga-Event Cache
			*Wherigo™ Cache
			*Geocaching HQ Geocache
			*GPS Adventures Maze Exhibit
			*Adventure Lab Caches
			*Geocaching HQ Celebration
			*Geocachign HQ Block Party
			*Community Celebration Event

			===Grandfathered cache types===
			*Virtual Cache
			*Webcam Cache
			*Project A.P.E. Cache
			*Locationless (Reverse) Cache

			==Notes==
			<references/>

			[[Category: Site Info]]

3305483: Initial edit

2020-11-11T15:39:06Z

Initial edit

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A ''Geocache'' is the hide you are looking for when you are [[Geocaching]]. There are several different [[Geocache types]] available [https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=127&pgid=206]. Some types are considered to be ''Virtual'' and some are ''Physical'', the most common type is the ''Traditional''. Physical Geocaches must have a logbook and a container.