Geocaching with The Knocked Up Plan
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As a single mom I’m always looking new fun cheap – read free – ways to enjoy time with my son. I was inspired by Lauren Blakely’s latest story, The Knocked Up Plan. In the story, Nicole and Ryder are both relationship experts is working on “how to woo a woman in ten dates.” This is where Geocaching came in, 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. The moment I read this, I just knew this was something Hunter and I would have a blast doing together.
One Sunday afternoon, Hunter, my best friend, Hayden and I loaded up the car with trinkets and set out on what would be an epic day of ‘treasure hunting’. The first cache we found was actually around our church and was a fairly quick and simple find. Keep in mind, on the app a lot of people say these are easy finds and we didn’t always agree with their assessments, but the more you go the easier it gets.
Some caches have something in them that you can either replace or leave. In our first cache, we only had a log and quote that we adored!
“She took a deep breath and let it go.”
After our first cache, we had really high hopes and just thought that every cache would be this simple. We traveled from place to place, searching high and low, but after visiting around fifteen other sites, in the Texas summer heat, we called it a day. It was a dead end.
We were determined not to give up though.
Each Monday night, we visit the library – Hunter has really enjoyed the summer reading program. This past week, I looked up caches in the area wanting to try again. Luckily there is one within walking distance to the library, and it’s shaded and just a pretty part of town.
We found the cache location really easily, but we walked around it FIVE times and we thought for sure it would be another bust. Finally, I get down on my hands and knees and there under a concrete ledge, with a chunk of old gravel and asphalt is our cache! The best part is, the name of this cache is called, “The Circle of Love” and since The Knocked Up Plan is a romance… you get it.. it’s all about falling in love!
We will definitely be doing more hunting for caches while we are out and about! I am so glad that Lauren incorporated this to The Knocked Up Plan. This is some first rate, free family fun or date, or a day out with the girls! We did this around the suburb we live in, but we definitely want to go to Downtown Dallas and do more exploring.
A few notable locations that I want to visit are are the Grassy Knoll, where Kennedy was assassinated, as well as the grave site of Bonnie Parker (of the infamous Bonnie & Clyde).
Now, I know what you are thinking… this is great Joy, but how can I find a cache near me?
Easy! Follow this link (https://www.geocaching.com/play/mobile) and you can download the app!
Will you try out Geocaching? I would love for you to use #HEACaching and tag me on on Instagram! @Heanovelthoughts
I love this post!! I love the infographic, and Joy described our adventures perfectly! We did get discouraged when we couldn’t find caches, but that all gets erased when you have success! It is SO much fun and so exciting when you actually do find the little hidden caches… This would totally be a fun date idea in like October or November!!!
So, so much fun!!
I’ve gone geocaching with friends years age. We only did two. After the last one was difficult to find we eventually lost interest. Maybe we’ll try it again sometime
I say try again! I think parks are best, at least that’s where i had the most luck!
We did this when we were younger. I need to get back into it! Maybe we could start a book geocaching movement!
Yass!! I want to get a bookmark to put in the ones I find!!
Sounds fun! I think I would love to try it!
You can also discover new places around town when you Geocach!
That would be an exciting part too. I’ve only lived in this area for 4 years, would be nice to discover new stuff around me!
Yes, for sure! We found a new park to play at!
I have never done this before, but if I was on a team, I would love to try it.
I have done a car rally where we had to do a treasure hunt and write down info. That was pretty awesome. There was ten different cars and we all ended up at an old Inn and had dinner together.
Monique! You and Pete should go! I bet it be fun out there!!
I actually think this would be something fun to do when people come to visit us in Melbourne. A great way to show them the city. 😉
Oh yes! That’s a great idea!!
Sounds like you had a great time!!! Yay!
We really did!
I absolutely love this! I had no idea these things existed. Its perfect for our Dont know what to do days. Thank you again for posting this and introducing me to the world of geocashing💗
I have never done geocaching. However, I saw it in a Hallmark movie recently! My teenage son would love it because he enjoys exploring outdoors on our neighbor’s 10 acre property. I would love to spend some quality time geocaching with him!
Yes! Yall will love it! I’m trying to find shady places to Geocach, it’s so hot!
I agree. Central Texas has some sweltering days lately! A nice shady tree is just the thing. 👍🌳
I can imagine! Even though, I feel it’s been rather mild this year, just breaking 100° last week, in Dallas.
I have never tried Geocaching before but a friend of mine is an avid lover of it and does it regularly with his children. After reading this and seeing the pictures, it has definitely captured my interest. I am going to try and do it. Thank you for this unique idea!
Jennifer, I hope you love it! What’s better than day exploring the city that doesn’t cost anything?
You don’t need any other special equipment other than an app?
Just bring a pen to sign the paper log, that’s it!
Loved this book.
The whole idea is super fun. I think I need to look around amour area to see if I can find any and take my kids. It’s not only fun but can be awesome exercise!
Yes! The best kind of exercise!
I’ve never done it before but I bet my son would love to! The baby, not so much, so I need to get some time for just me and the boy to explore! Sounds fun!
If he doesn’t love it, i would be really surprised!