Welcome to the oldest forum in the world dedicated to geocaching. This forum pre-dates even the word geocaching itself. Originally the game invented by Dave Ulmer on May 3, 2000, was called GPS Stash Hunt. This forum was set up two weeks later by James Coburn IV. The archives here contain much of the early history of the game. And the discussions still going on here today continue the tradition...
Here is the original description for this list, from May, 2000:
The Global Positioning Stash Hunt (GPSH) is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a stash hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit.
"In a high-tech search to find buried treasure, a hiker fell as far as 30 feet while bushwacking off trail in the Gifford Lakes area Oct. 24, injuring his knee
"The Sheffield Village Historical Society and Cultural Center is getting some surprise visitors — trespassing geocachers. ... When confronted by society
"A creepy cache has prompted Dakota County to institute new rules for high-tech treasure hunting in its parks. ... And, in a perfect world, prevent a repeat of