By Emily Accipiter Stewart (eaccipi)
Dear Geocaching Enthusiasts and beloved members of GeocacheAlaska!,
As we step into a brand new year, I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! This is a special time for reflection and renewal, and what better way to embrace this fresh start than by setting new goals for our geocaching adventures? Whether it’s aiming to find a specific number of caches, exploring a new area, or even hosting an event, the possibilities are endless.
Here are some fun Alaska cache statistics for you to think about as you’re setting your goals. (All stats are as of 1/5/25)
- There are 7,498 enabled caches in the state of Alaska. Man, that’s a lot of opportunities for putting smileys on a map!
- There is a geocache in every borough and designated census area. A good time to make more progress on your borough challenge!
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Speaking of challenges, Alaska only has 36 Challenge Caches. Maybe some cachers will have a resolution to hide more!
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Looking to work on a GeoTour? There are TWO caches in our state that are parts of Official GeoTours – GC52J9B and GCB09MA. I’ll let you look them up to see which tours.
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Looking for an elusive 5/5 cache? Alaska has 17 you can go for!
My goals? Finish my 365 grid, find a cache in at least 1 new state (I’ve got my eyes on Oklahoma!), and to find 300 caches.
This year, let’s look forward to the future with excitement. Geocaching is not just about the thrill of the hunt; it’s about the journey we embark on together. Every cache offers a chance to discover new places, meet fellow adventurers, and create lasting memories. Let’s make it a goal to explore areas we’ve never been and uncover more of the hidden gems that Alaska has to offer.
Here’s to a year filled with exploration, community, and new experiences! Happy caching
