Because my life is in no way completely organized and because some of the feats planned on my senior year bucket list do call for some careful planning ahead and even some age requirements, there is no way I could do everything in order. With that being said, I recently completed the fifteenth thing listed on my senior bucket list, “Create a Geocache.”  (To see my full list check back HERE)

Defined by Google, a geocache is “an item, typically a container holding a number of other items, that has been hidden at a location whose coordinates have been posted on the Internet.” My geocache consisted of a number of random trinkets all found at a local thrift store; in fact I made the entire geocache for just under $10. 

Black Container: $0.79

Yoyo: $0.49

Picture Dice: $1.99

Beaded Lizzard: $0.99

Glitter Scorpion Paper Weight: $1.99

Red Cat Figurine: $1.99

Star Stickers: $0.99

The geocaching world is a lot bigger than expected. There’s an entire network for geocaching with millions of geocaches registered all over the world. I had to register my geocache on the official website and a representative from the company is going to review it sometime soon to approve it for posting to the international database. So that’s cool, and I officially have a geocache out there, all that needs to happen is professional approval!

My favorite place in Fort Collins is Spring Canyon Community Park, so it was a no brainer where I wanted to place my geocache. I chose this as well so that a year from now when I’m living somewhere else for college, I can have a piece of me in my favorite place, even if I’m not there. 

On many of the geocaching websites I found that people left riddle-like hints for the people hunting. A hint for those who would like to search for mine is “By where the trolls guard, the stars shine among the boulders.” I wanted  to hide my geocache somewhere that would be easier to find, but also in a place that would be the tinniest bit difficult to navigate, just so there could be slightly a challenge. Now, don’t read further if you would like to challenge yourself to go find my geocache!

Placing the geocache was my favorite part because I found just the spot for it tucked away in some rocks by the bridge that doubles as the park’s entrance. If you want to create a geocache all you need is a container that can be durable during weather, a log for visitors to sign, and some knick-knacks that people can trade in their own trinkets for. Good luck making your own and happy hunting!

Bucket List = 1/16 Complete