NOTE = You will first see.

Report a New Cache:

Please fill out the information below regarding your cache. Once you are done, click on the button at the bottom of the page to send it for review. You will receive a confirmation if your cache report was successfully submitted. Always keep a backup of your cache information. You have a limited session time frame (40 minutes). You'll need to enter your cache report within this time, or your session will end and your submission won't be sent. If you need more time, we suggest writing your report in a text editor and copying and pasting the text onto this page. If you wish to add images to your cache, you'll have the option of uploading images once your cache report has been submitted.

 

#1 = Cache Type:

Here you have 8 cache type options and you will have to pick the type of cache hide that you are making. This is where reading the "Cache Listing Requirements and Guidelines" will help.

 

#2 = Cache Size:

This is where you will select the Cache Container size. (I have been known as not making a selection here to make it a surprise).

 

#3 = Cache Name:

Here you will put your Cache Hide Name. Cachers like to get creative with their Cache Name.

 

#4 = Who Placed the Cache:

This should already have your Cacher Name filled in. (You see wife and my caching name is already there.)

 

#5 = Check if you only want Premium and Charter Members to view this cache:

I guess if you would want ONLY "Premium and Charter Members" to view this cache" then check this. I NEVER check this so all cachers can enjoy my cache hides.

 

#6 = Yes, this listing is active :

(For new listings, if you want to work on this listing before it is reviewed, uncheck this box. Reviewers will only see the listing in the queue when it is checked.)

 

#7 = Date Placed:

You will want to select the date when you will be submitting the cache hide.

NOTE: If you select "Geocaching Event (Event Cache)" then this will change to "Date of Event" where you will fill in the Event Date.

 

#8 = Related Web Page:

This is where you may put in a link to another web site page maybe that would tell more about a cache. Event cache placers would use this to maybe tell more about the Event. You see this used with Mega Event Listings.

 

#9 = Background Image URL: Hang on here we go....

Optional field. This will change the background image on the web page to the location of the image that you may want.

HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR IMAGES: These images can be used for your cache Listing or page background.

* Note: Page Background image should be 200 X 200 Pixels or smaller. This small image is repeated many time in the background

* Note: Cache Page Images should be NO LARGER THAN 500 X 500 Pixels to fit the cache listing page correct.
You see a lot of cache page listings where the images are to large and you will see that the page extends to the right to far and look sloppy. This will not happen with an image no wider than 500 pixels.

* When finished filling out the information in this box shown you may go to the bottom of the page and (check) "Yes. I have read and understand the guidelines for listing a cache." and also (check) "Yes. I have read and agree to the terms of use agreement.. " then click on "Report New Listing" or "Edit Listing" at the bottom of the page.>/dt>

* You will be taken back to the same looking page, at the top of the page you will read "Your cache has been edited. "view listing" (click on) view listing.

* Now you can see your cache page. We go back to this screen a lot while designing a new Cache.

* Select "Log your visit"

* In "Type of log:" select "Write a Note" Write something then "Submit log entry"

* You will be taken to your new log: On the top right of the log you will see [upload image].

* Now you are in "Uploading for Log" page in "File" select "Browse" this will take you to the place on your computer where you have stored your image. Fill out the rest of this form then select "Upload"

* Next you should see the "Uploading for loc" page: Click on "view" now you will see a page with your image on it.

* Click on the image: Now you will see your image alone on a page.

* On the top of this page you will see something like this.

http://img.geocaching.com/cache/log/d82d7500-1ba5-4970-6be4-658a370a2036.jpg

COPY AND SAVE THIS INFORMATION!

* This copied information you can place in the "Background Image URL" box. (It is best to COPY and PASTE this info).

OR

* This copied information you can place in the "HTML Code". Example - <center><img width="500" height="300" border="0" src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/log/d82d7500-1ba5-4970-6be4-658a370a2036.jpg" /></center> (It is best to COPY and PASTE this info).

NOTE: The image in my listing is hosted on My Photography Web Site. You will see this in the code listed in the "Long Description".

 

#10 = Coordinates:

This is where you will put the coordinates of your Cache Hide. Please take your time in achieving these coords and take several readings then average them. The more accurate your coordinates are the better your Cache Hide will be.

 

#11 = Location:

Daa....Country and State.

 

#12 = Overall Difficulty Rating::

Use their link (1 is easiest, 5 is hardest. Try this system to rate your cache.) and try to be as accurate as possible.

 

#13 = Overall Terrain Rating:

Use their link (1 is easiest, 5 is hardest. Try this system to rate your cache.) and try to be as accurate as possible.

 

#14 = The descriptions below are in HTML:

You will need to check this if you are going to add anything but just plain text to your Cache Listing.

OK we are ready for your Cache Page Design. This is the "Short Description" and is limited to 500 characters, you can see that I did check the "descriptions below are in HTML" box. In the box you can see some of my "HTML" code and text that I used in the Short Description. Below this picture I will show you all the text and HTML that I used.
NOTE: You can "Copy and Paste" the below codes from #15 - #16 into your page to work on.

OK here we go with the "Short Description.

Below I will show you the HTML code that I used in my Cache Listing. I'm showing you this simple as an example where you can use it and change your text. Check out our "Basic HTML" page for help with making any changes with the HTML.HTML Page

#15 = Short Description HTML:

<center><b>This is another tough Geocache Hide. If you have done my "Fred's

Master Geocache Series" hides, here is another series to try. .</b>

<p><b><font size="4">the "Fred's Master Geocache Series II" hides are meant

to be even more challenging than the first series!</font></b>

<br /><br />

<b>This series is located on the New Lakeside Bike Path in Muskegon so

bring a bike or your walking shoes.

<br />

This is a very nice path so enjoy your geocaching adventure.</b></p>

</center>

 

This was made using the above HTML Code.

This is another tough Geocache Hide. If you have done my "Fred's Master Geocache Series" hides, here is another series to try. . the "Fred's Master Geocache Series II" hides are meant to be even more challenging than the first series! This series is located on the New Lakeside Bike Path in Muskegon so bring a bike or your walking shoes. This is a very nice path so enjoy your geocaching adventure.

OK here we go with the "Long Description.

Below I will show you the HTML code that I used in my Cache Listing. I'm showing you this simple as an example where you can use it and change your text. Check out our "Basic HTML" page for help with making any changes with the HTML.HTML Page

#16 = Long Description HTML:

<center><img width="500" height="300" border="0" src="http://www.lonsphotography.com/mg2.jpg" /></center> <br />

After doing The original Fred's Master Geocache Series hides, We tyred to

raise the cleverness of each hide. I believe we have done it one more time. The

cache may be found by some of you quite easily, but others may find it not

under a rock but somewhat of a challenge. That is why the difficulty rating is as

such. Again NO PUZZLES and NO CODES TO BREAK, just good hides!

<p>* This one is in a HIGH MUGGLE AREA so use stealth when searching.

<br />

* NOTE: This series is for the determined geocacher, one that Loves a Challenge!

* Log your DO NOT FINDS and maybe after a couple I'll shove a small hint your way.

<br />

<p>This cache <u>IS NOT A COMMON HIDE!</u>

<br />

</center>This cache was placed with all the stealth and cleverness that we could muster up!

<br /><'br />

<font size="4"><u>Can You find this Tough Cache Without Help?</u></font></b>

<br />

<font size="5"><b>Fred's Master Geocache Series II #2</b></font></center>

 

This was made using the above HTML Code.

After doing The original Fred's Master Geocache Series hides, We tried to raise the cleverness of each hide. I believe we have done it one more time. The cache may be found by some of you quite easily, but others may find it not under a rock but somewhat of a challenge. That is why the difficulty rating is as such. Again NO PUZZLES and NO CODES TO BREAK, just good hides! * This one is in a HIGH MUGGLE AREA so use stealth when searching. * NOTE: This series is for the determined geocacher, one that Loves a Challenge! * Log your DO NOT FINDS and maybe after a couple I'll shove a small hint your way. This cache IS NOT A COMMON HIDE! This cache was placed with all the stealth and cleverness that we could muster up! Can You find this Tough Cache Without Help? Fred's Master Geocache Series II #2

I have given you the "Basic" tools to make a nice cache listing page it's not really that hard just give it a try.

#17 = Hints/Spoiler Info:

Enter any hints or spoiler information below. This information will be encrypted on the site until a geocacher clicks on a link to un-encrypt it, or decodes it on the trail. Text within brackets [like this] will not be encrypted. Please keep your hints short, so decoding it on the trail is easier. If you don't have a hint, leave it blank.

 

#18 = Note to Reviewer:

In order to expedite your new cache publishing, please provide any details for the cache listing that would be helpful to the cache reviewer. The reviewer will delete this note before publishing your listing.

 

#19 = Read and agree:

Yes. I have read and understand the guidelines for listing a cache. / Yes. I have read and agree to the terms of use agreement. You have to agree by checking both.

 

#20 = Report New Listing:

Click this Button..... I would do this around ever 15 minutes so you don't run out your "40 minutes". You will be taken back to your Edit Listing page near the top of the page you will see view listing Click on it then you will see your New Cache Listing as you have it so far.
On the top right you will see:

This is where you may select Upload images or Edit Listing. When you select "Edit Listing" this will bring you to a slightly different page where you then can "Upload" your pictures and finish your Cache Listing.