Geocaching is What Happens When Nerds go Outside

I wish I could take credit for that title but I saw it on a shirt on Amazon. Very funny and true. Geocaching is the culmination of most of the things I hate. Because I’m a princess I don’t like being outside, being in the sun, getting dirty, getting sweaty, humidity, bugs, getting wet, or touching disgusting things. I heard about geocaching years ago and thought it sounded about as awful as camping, in my opinion. I reconsidered geocaching when it was recommended in Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson. My husband, son, and I tried it that night and it was awesome. We found two caches and loved it. There is something about exercising my mind and the thrill of the hunt that appeals to my innermost nerd. It’s something fun to do as a family that gets you outdoors and exploring. It’s exciting for the kids when we come across frogs and toads. I was caching in the woods with three of my kids when a sudden downpour caught us and it only added to the fun and excitement for them. It’s memories like this that they will treasure as adults. It’s a hobby that connects you to nature and is an excellent reminder of why we are working towards less waste in the first place.