News08/08/2011
We've added a new paperless cache type, the BITcache(tm). Visit the OC Wiki for more information!
07/07/2011
Opencaching.us (OCUS) is the official opencaching node for the United States, Canada and Mexico. OCUS is a free geocaching listing service and allows traditional, virtual, moving, webcam, dead drop, mp3, puzzle, guest book, event and multi caches. All cache listings are reviewed before going live and even though cross-listing is permitted, it is discouraged. We are NOT affiliated with opencaching.com (OCOM) in any way and OCOM is not part of the worldwide opencaching network. For a list of all official opencaching nodes, visit http://www.opencaching.eu/
04/01/2011
You can now use Opencaching US on your Android phone for free! Just download the Columbus geocaching app from the market, hit search and select OCUS and start caching! You can log your finds by hitting the "web" option which takes you directly to the cache page. Ahh, paperless caching! https://market.android.com/details?id=geocaching.columbus
03/17/2011
Need to link directly to your cache with a shortened URL? You can simply type http://coord.ch/OU021B with your waypoint ID at the end as shown. This works for OCUS and GroundSpeak listings.
11/11/2010
Two new cache types in 2 days! First the Guest Book Cache and now the Dead Drop Cache. Visit the forums and join the conversation on these new cache types!
11/10/2010
We've added a new cache type, the Guest Book cache! The Guest Book cache is a cache that shows the location of an existing guest book (or you can create a new one). The guest book should be open to the public so visitors can sign it. To log the cache, the guest book should be signed then record it here! Visit the forums for more info.
11/02/2010
How has your experience with the OC US site been? We'd like to know! Send an email to octeam (at) opencaching.us and let us know your thoughts, comments, suggestions, etc.
10/11/2010
Did you know that your username and password used on this site also works on our forums? No need to register again, just visit the forum, log in and join the fun. And don't just lurk... introduce yourself, join in on some of the many active threads and see what you've been missing!
10/04/2010
The great crew over at Podcacher.com did a feature on Opencaching! One of our global mods, DudleyGrunt, did an interview with them and he explains how opencaching is great for the sport. Listen now!
09/29/2010
OpenCaching is open source as well as open database; it makes no claim on intellectual property and places the emphasis on individual responsibility. Thereby it fosters innovation in a way that no other site can. For those who want the freedom and responsibility to shape our hobby in our own ways, OpenCaching offers great promise. (Roderick Parks)
09/08/2010
We've added a new cache attribute "OC.US Only"! If your cache is listed exclusively on our site, you may add this identifier.
08/30/2010
Did you know that there are many useful guides, guidelines, hints and tips in the OC US Wiki?