Getting out and experiencing the beauty of nature is as much a part of geocaching as the hunt.

Even young children can geocache. Hundreds of caches are available around the Whitefish Area.

Paul & Babe's 2010 GeoHunt had the largest crowd ever at the ending event in Crosslake.

Don't forget to stop and enjoy the view when you experience nature around the Whitefish Area.

Geocaching is a great sport for the entire family.

A cache is a hidden, camouflaged container. They come in a variety of sizes.

Geocaching

The Whitefish Chain of Lakes Region is set amidst hundreds of geocaches ready for the beginner and experienced geocacher alike to find.

What is geocaching? Geocaching is a family-friendly, outdoor sport that involves entering Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates into a GPS unit and searching for camouflaged containers, or caches, in interesting places. It's like an electronic scavenger hunt.

New to the sport of geocaching? Learn more by visiting geocaching.com. There, you can learn about the game of gecoaching. Or, watch videos about geoaching — some of which are very funny. Happy caching!

The Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Association hosted a summer geocaching event along the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway driving route in 2009 and 2010 — Paul & Babe's GeoHunt. The Byway Association is currently seeking funding sources to replace those that were lost in 2011. Therefore, although the event will not take place in 2011. Sstay tuned for information about the 2012 Paul and Babe's GeoHunt. If you'd like to lend a hand in any way, we'd love to have your help. Contact the Byway Association chair at (218) 543-4714.

Geocaching in the Whitefish Chain Area

Start now! Download this list of great local caches to seek out in and around the Whitefish Chain of Lakes Region.

Read a recent article about geocaching around the Whitefish Area.

New to Geocaching?
If you’d like to try geocaching and don’t own a GPS or a smart phone with GPS technology, GPS devices may be rented from the Crosslake Community Center for $5 for 4 hours, or $10 for the day (8 hours). All you need is a valid driver’s license or a picture ID. A deposit check of $100 per GPS must be left at the time of rental, but this is returned when you return with the device. For more information, call (218) 692-4271.

Geocaching Links

Minnesota Geocaching Association
Geocaching in Minnesota (MN DNR)