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Glossary of Terms
Archive
Archiving a cache removes the listing from public view on Geocaching.com. This action is usually
taken when a cache owner does not intend to replace a cache after it has been removed. As an
alternative to archiving, the cache owner can temporarily disable their cache if they plan to provide
maintenance on the cache or replace the container within one month.
Attribute
These are icons on a cache detail intended to provide helpful information to geocachers who wish to
find specific types of caches. These icons represent unique cache characteristics, including size,
whether the cache is kid friendly, if it is available 24 hours a day, if you need special equipment and
more. Attributes are also a tool to help you filter the types of caches you would like to search for when
building a Pocket Query.
Benchmark
Using your GPS receiver and/or written directions provided by NOAA's National Geodetic Survey
(NGS), you can seek out NGS survey markers and other items that have been marked in the USA.
See benchmark hunting for more details.
Bookmark List
A Premium Member feature that can be used to group cache listings in whatever way you like. You
may want a bookmark list of caches you intend to find this weekend, or perhaps an "all-time favorite"
list you can share with friends.
BYOP
Bring Your Own Pen/Pencil. An acronym often used by cache owners to communicate to other
geocachers that you will need to bring your writing utensil in order to sign the cache logbook.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior,
administers millions of acres of America's public lands, located primarily in 12 Western States. The
BLM sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of
present and future generations. Learn more at www.blm.gov.
Cache
A shortened version of the word geocache.
Caches along a Route
A Premium Member feature that allows you to identify caches along a specific route for quick and easy
geocaching. You can choose from routes already created by other geocachers or use Google Earth to
build your own unique trip.
Charter Member
During the very early years of Geocaching.com when Premium Memberships were first offered, they
were called Charter Memberships to thank those who supported the web site. Be sure to thank the
Charter Members you meet on the trail since the site would not be here today without them.
CITO
Cache In Trash Out is an ongoing environmental initiative supported by the worldwide geocaching
community. Since 2002, geocachers have been dedicated to cleaning up parks and other cache-
friendly places around the world.
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