Before revision: History A 360° panoramic view of the site of the first Geocache, placed by Dave Ulmer | 225x225px "Original Can of Beans" at the 2012 Geocoinfest Mega Event in Colorado Geocaching was originally similar to the game letterboxing (which originated in 1854), which uses clues and references to landmarks embedded in stories.
After revision: History A 360° panoramic view of the site of the first Geocache, in Beavercreek, Oregon, placed byFile:The location of the first Geocache, east of Portland.gif|, which was in the first Geocache, 225x225px "Original Can of Beans" at the 2012 Geocoinfest Mega Event in Colorado Geocaching was originally similar to the game letterboxing (which originated in 1854), which uses clues and references to landmarks embedded in stories.