New in Walton County Parks: Geocaching Turns Our Trails into a Real-Life Treasure Hunt

Adventure lovers in Walton County have a new reason to explore our local parks and trails—Walton County has officially launched its very own Geocaching program!

If you’ve never tried geocaching before, think of it as a real-life treasure hunt that uses GPS coordinates to guide you to hidden “caches” tucked throughout our county parks. It’s a fun way to get outside, move your body, and discover scenic spots you might normally walk right past.

Whether you’re an experienced “cacher” or just looking for a new family-friendly outdoor activity, this one is easy to jump into—and totally free.

What is Geocaching?

Geocaching is a worldwide outdoor adventure game where participants use a smartphone or GPS device to navigate to specific coordinates and find hidden containers called geocaches (or just “caches”).

With over three million active sites worldwide, Walton County is now officially part of this global community, bringing a new level of fun to our already beautiful parks and trail systems.

Most caches are small waterproof containers with a logbook inside. Larger caches—like ammo boxes or plastic containers—may also include small trinkets for trading. These items aren’t meant to be valuable, but they provide a playful, interactive element to each find.

How to Get Started

Getting involved is simple:

1. Sign Up

Create a free account at www.geocaching.com (free accounts have full access to all county-maintained caches).

2. Find a Cache Location

Many Walton County parks now host caches, and ADA-accessible options are available, helping to ensure everyone can join the adventure.

3. Start the Hunt

Use the Geocaching app to navigate to a site, locate the cache, and sign the logbook with your username and the date.

To find a map of local caches and join the fun, visit www.geocaching.com and search for the username:
WaltonCountyParks

The Rules of the Trail (Geocaching Etiquette)

To keep the game fun—and our parks beautiful—Walton County Parks asks geocachers to follow a few simple guidelines:

Trade Responsibly: If you take a trinket, leave one of equal or greater value. Never leave food (it attracts wildlife).
Stay on Track: Stick to marked trails and protect natural areas.
Cache In, Trash Out: Help keep our parks pristine by picking up litter along the way.
Be Stealthy: Respect other park users and return caches exactly as you found them so the next explorer can enjoy the hunt.

If you’re looking for a fresh way to enjoy Walton County Parks—whether solo, with friends, or as a family—geocaching is a fun reason to get outside, explore new trails, and turn a regular park day into a mini adventure!

For more information on upcoming geocaching events, visit www.mywaltonfl.gov.

Posted by Robin Maynard on January 30th, 2026

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