Geocaching in Little Falls, MN

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Little Falls Scavenger Hunt

The first question I hear from tourists when they stop in at the Little Falls Chamber and Tourism is “What is there to do in Little Falls?” It’s a reasonable question, even for residents who may not be aware of all that Little Falls has to offer. I have lots of recommendations, but for those looking for a fun activity that will help them explore Little Falls, I recommend that they try Geocaching.

What is Geocaching?

If you are unfamiliar with the term, Geocaching is a global phenomenon where people can both hide and seek containers all across the world. The containers, known as “caches,”  are hidden everywhere and range in their size and level of difficulty when it comes to finding them. People who seek out the caches are known as “Geocachers.” To find the caches, Geocachers can use the Geocache website and/or mobile app to pinpoint caches on an interactive map. Once they’ve selected a cache, they can seek it out using the coordinates, description, and hint provided by the cache’s owner. Once they’ve found the cache, they can write their name on a slip of paper provided in the cache known as a “log” and post on the cache owner’s page to let them and other Geocachers know that they found it.

Little Falls Caches

Little Falls has several Geocaches that tourists and residents alike can seek out to get familiar with the city and explore new places.

Visit Little Falls currently owns two caches, Little Falls 1 and Little Falls 2. Little Falls 1 is located just outside of Pine Grove Zoo. This cache is a relatively easy find and, once you’ve located it, you can play on the playground at Pine Grove Park and try your hand at the fit trail. You can also stop in and see a wide range of animals including wolves, bears, tigers, monkeys, zebras, and kangaroos at the zoo!

Little Falls 2 is located at LeBourget Park in Little Falls, named after our sister city in France. While you seek out the cache, be sure to enjoy the stunning view of the Mississippi River, the history boards that provide more information about the park and our sister city, the Wayfinding project that highlights and celebrates the history of the city and the Native American people, and the 9-hole disc golf course!

More Ways to Explore

Interested in more ways to explore Little Falls? Check out our many public art murals spread throughout the entire city. Take your picture with them and be sure to tag us on Facebook and/or Instagram at #VisitLittleFallsMN. We also have Wayfinding plaques posted at five different locations: Belle Prairie Park, LeBourget Park, Mill Park, Pine Grove Park, and Riverside Park. Another great way to learn about Little Falls is to follow the Historic Downtown Walking & Driving Tour which will give details about historic downtown buildings and what the spaces are used for now.

Exploring Little Falls

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