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Geocaching
Geocaching
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. It's a fun way to explore the outdoors, while joining 3 million other geocachers looking for millions of caches all over the world.
Visit Geocaching.com to find caches hidden throughout the parks and recreation system.
NEW! Waterways Adventure Labs
As part of the 75th anniversary of the Michigan State Waterways Commission, the DNR has partnered with MiGO and Jay’s Sporting Goods to help you explore Michigan's waterways and maritime heritage. There are seven adventure labs located throughout the state. Each Adventure Lab has 10 locations for you to visit.
To start your adventure, all you'll need is your smartphone and the Adventure Lab app.
- Download the free Adventure Lab® app and Waterways Adventure Lab Log.
- Log into the app with a Geocaching.com account.
- Select a Waterways Adventure Lab from the map or list.
- Navigate to the Adventure location and follow the instructions in the description.
- Once the location is found, answer the question to receive the code word.
- Record the code word from each location in your log.
- Email completed logs to MichiganWaterwaysAdventure@gmail.com or mail to:
Michigan Waterways Adventure Lab
c/o Michigan Geocaching Organization
P.O. Box 160
Eastpointe, MI 48021
Thanks to Michigan Geocaching Organization and Jay’s Sporting Goods for helping to create this one-of-a-kind quest!
"Trust the Tradition" GeoTrail with Jay's Sporting Goods
In honor of the DNR's centennial and Jay's Sporting Goods' 50th anniversary, we partnered with Michigan Geocaching Organization and Jay's Sporting Goods to bring a new set of geocaches in 2021. Fifty new caches have been hidden at DNR-managed locations throughout the state. Visit Geocaching.com/Plan/Lists/BM9t1fj to find the list of caches and their coordinates. You can also search for caches hidden by "TrustTheTradition" on Geocaching.com.
Michigan State Parks Centennial GeoTour
In 2019, as part of the 100-year anniversary of Michigan state parks, we partnered with Michigan Geocaching Organization to develop the Michigan State Parks Centennial GeoTour where 100 caches were placed throughout state park across the state.
- To get started, search for Michigan State Parks Centennial GeoTour (GT93) on the Geoacaching.com app or website
- Download the GeoTour ticket (fillable PDF), log your find on Geocaching.com and then record the code word on your ticket. Once you find a certain number of caches, you can earn rewards. Mail your completed ticket to the following address or email to mspcgt@gmail.com:
Michigan State Parks Centennial GeoTour
c/o Michigan Geocaching Organization
P.O. Box 160
Eastpointe, MI 48021