CITO (Cache In Trash Out)

When out geocaching, take a bag with you and pick up trash along the way! More info on this nature friendly geocaching policy can be found on the official Cache In Trash Out page.

The act of CITO can be as easy as picking up a few pieces of trash from any area where you hunt for a cache. Or it can be has large as a group gathering to clean every square inch of many areas all at once. Doing anything to help (large or small) helps.

Some people even put CITO swag items in caches (a trashbag in a 35mm canister for example) so that the next visitor can be sure to have a trashbag if needed. The next cacher that visits then refills it with a new bag and drops it into another cache down the road.

Cache (kăsh) / Pronounced "Cash"

In geocaching it is a hidden container filled with a log book and pencil/pen, and possibly prizes. Caches were often used by explorers, miners, etc. to hide foodstuffs and other items for emergency purposes. People still hide caches of supplies today for similar reasons.

Geocaching comes from the terms "geo" and "cache" to explain the sport.

Cacher (See also Geocacher)

A person who takes part in the sport of Geocaching.

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