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 | align="center" | [[File:letterbox.png]]
 '''Letterbox'''
-|Cache letterbox with stamp.
+|Cache letterbox with stamp. For more information see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Letterbox Letterbox Cache wiki article].
 | align="center" | [[File:Compass.png]]
 '''Compass Required'''

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 | align="center" | [[File:DeaddropUSB.png]]
 '''Dead Drop cache'''
-| For more information on Dead Drop caches see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Dead_Drop_Caches Dead Drop Cache wiki article]
+| For more information on Dead Drop caches see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Dead_Drop_Caches Dead Drop Cache wiki article].
 | align="center" | [[File:Benchmark.png]]
 '''Survey Benchmark'''
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 '''BIT Cache'''
 | For more information on BIT caches see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/BIT_Caches BIT Cache wiki article].
 |-
 | align="center" | [[File:Guestbook.png]]
 '''Guest Book cache'''
-| For more information on Guest Books see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Guest_Book_Cache Guest Book wiki article]
+| For more information on Guest Books see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Guest_Book_Cache Guest Book wiki article].
 | align="center" | [[File:Challenge.png]]
 '''Challenge Cache'''
-| Challenge caches have specific geocaching-related tasks that must completed before logging the cache. For more information on Challenge Caches see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Challenge_Cache Challenge Cache wiki article]
+| Challenge caches have specific geocaching-related tasks that must completed before logging the cache. For more information on Challenge Caches see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Challenge_Cache Challenge Cache wiki article].
 |-
 | align="center" | [[File:Password.png]]

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 | The Guest Book cache is a cache that shows the location of an existing guest book (or you can create a new one). The guest book should be open to the public so visitors can sign it. To log the cache, the guest book should be signed then record it here! For more information on Guest Books see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Guest_Book_Cache Guest Book wiki article].
 |-
-| align="center" | [[File:podcache.png]]
+| align="center" | [[File:mp3.png]]
 '''MP3 (Podcast) Cache'''
 | Audio clues are recorded on an MP3 file that you can listen to for instructions. These can be posted online or provided in various formats and hidden at the intermediate stages of the cache. Listen to the clues, follow the directions and find the cache. When you find it, sign enclosed log book to document your success.
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 '''Letterbox'''
 | The Letterbox is usually similar to a Multi-Cache where the initial stage provides clues or directions in various formats for the seeker to follow to the final container. However, there are many variants in letterboxing, and a letterbox cache might also be similar to a Traditional Cache, a Puzzle Cache, or an Other Cache. The final container includes a log book and a rubber stamp for logging. Many letterboxers have their own signature stamp. For more details about letterboxing and letterbox caches see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Letterbox Letterbox wiki article]
 |}

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 {| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="2" border="1"
 |-
-| align="center" | [[File:bit.png]]
+| align="center" | [[File:bitcache.png]]
 '''BIT Cache<sup><span style="size:7px;">TM</span></sup>'''
 | This is a playing card type containerless cache. Each game piece has a Log Password on it that is needed to log the find. The BIT Cache may also include a "QR" type code that can be scanned to quickly access the cache page for logging. Some BIT Caches are hidden within traditional containers. For more information on BIT caches see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/BIT_Caches BIT Cache wiki article].
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 | Audio clues are recorded on an MP3 file that you can listen to for instructions. These can be posted online or provided in various formats and hidden at the intermediate stages of the cache. Listen to the clues, follow the directions and find the cache. When you find it, sign enclosed log book to document your success.
 |-
-| align="center" | [[File:usb.png]]
+| align="center" | [[File:DeaddropUSB.png]]
 '''Dead Drop'''
 | The Dead Drop cache is a cache that is contained on a USB thumb drive. Traditionally, the USB drive is embedded into a wall to prevent theft, however, you can hide them in any appropriate manner. Though permission should always be obtained, it will need to be clearly and explicitly demonstrated if placing it in a wall or similar location. To log the cache, the user access the drive via a laptop and adds his/her name to the log test file contained on the USB drive.  Your find is then recorded on this site in the usual manner. Seek AT YOUR OWN RISK, as with other potentially dangerous geocaches. If possible, you may want to keep an old, spare laptop available for Dead Drops that you could either reload or replace the system if you experience any problems from malware.  There should only be two files on the USB drive when found. A text file with instructions and the log file.  See the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Dead_Drop_Caches Dead Drop Wiki article].

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 | align="center" | [[File:bit.png]]
 '''BIT Cache<sup><span style="size:7px;">TM</span></sup>'''
-| This is a playing card type containerless cache. Each game piece has a Log Password on it that is needed to log the find. The BIT Cache may also include a "QR" type code that can be scanned to quickly access the cache page for logging. Some BIT Caches are hidden within traditional containers. See [http://www.BITcaching.com www.BITcaching.com]
+| This is a playing card type containerless cache. Each game piece has a Log Password on it that is needed to log the find. The BIT Cache may also include a "QR" type code that can be scanned to quickly access the cache page for logging. Some BIT Caches are hidden within traditional containers. For more information on BIT caches see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/BIT_Caches BIT Cache wiki article].
 |-
 | align="center" | [[File: Challenge.png]]
 '''Challenge<sup><span style="size:7px;"></span></sup>'''
-| These are OCNA owned virtual caches where if the cacher has met the requirements for the cache they may be logged on the site. Individual caches require that the cacher meet some sort of goal or task such as finding a specified number of caches. These can be found on the Map of Caches in the Gulf of Mexico forming Geoart. Challenge caches are listed as Unknown cache type. Regular users are discouraged from creating challenge caches but compelling exception are considered on a case-by-case basis. Click [https://www.opencaching.us/search.php?searchto=searchbyowner&showresult=1&expert=0&output=HTML&sort=bydistance&f_inactive=1&f_ignored=1&f_userfound=1&f_userowner=1&f_watched=0&f_geokret=0&country=&region=&cachetype=111111111&cache_attribs=&cache_attribs_not=&cachesize_1=1&cachesize_2=1&cachesize_3=1&cachesize_4=1&cachesize_5=1&cachesize_6=1&cachesize_7=1&cachesize_8=1&cachevote_1=&cachevote_2=&cachenovote=1&cachedifficulty_1=&cachedifficulty_2=&cacheterrain_1=&cacheterrain_2=&cacherating=0&gpxLogLimit=5&owner=OCNAChallenges Here] to view the existing OCNA locationless challenge caches.
+| These are OCNA owned virtual caches where if the cacher has met the requirements for the cache they may be logged on the site. Individual caches require that the cacher meet some sort of goal or task such as finding a specified number of caches. These can be found on the Map of Caches in the Gulf of Mexico forming Geoart. Challenge caches are listed as Unknown cache type. Regular users are discouraged from creating challenge caches but compelling exception are considered on a case-by-case basis. Click [https://www.opencaching.us/search.php?searchto=searchbyowner&showresult=1&expert=0&output=HTML&sort=bydistance&f_inactive=1&f_ignored=1&f_userfound=1&f_userowner=1&f_watched=0&f_geokret=0&country=&region=&cachetype=111111111&cache_attribs=&cache_attribs_not=&cachesize_1=1&cachesize_2=1&cachesize_3=1&cachesize_4=1&cachesize_5=1&cachesize_6=1&cachesize_7=1&cachesize_8=1&cachevote_1=&cachevote_2=&cachenovote=1&cachedifficulty_1=&cachedifficulty_2=&cacheterrain_1=&cacheterrain_2=&cacherating=0&gpxLogLimit=5&owner=OCNAChallenges Here] to view the existing OCNA locationless challenge caches. For more information on Challenge Caches see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Challenge_Cache Challenge Cache wiki article]
 |-
 | align="center" | [[File:guestbook.png]]
 '''Guest Book'''
-| The Guest Book cache is a cache that shows the location of an existing guest book (or you can create a new one). The guest book should be open to the public so visitors can sign it. To log the cache, the guest book should be signed then record it here! See the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Guest_Book_Cache Wiki article].
+| The Guest Book cache is a cache that shows the location of an existing guest book (or you can create a new one). The guest book should be open to the public so visitors can sign it. To log the cache, the guest book should be signed then record it here! For more information on Guest Books see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Guest_Book_Cache Guest Book wiki article].
 |-
 | align="center" | [[File:podcache.png]]
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 | align="center" | [[File:usb.png]]
 '''Dead Drop'''
-| The Dead Drop cache is a cache that is contained on a USB thumb drive. Traditionally, the USB drive is embedded into a wall to prevent theft, however, you can hide them in any appropriate manner. Though permission should always be obtained, it will need to be clearly and explicitly demonstrated if placing it in a wall or similar location. To log the cache, the user access the drive via a laptop and adds his/her name to the log test file contained on the USB drive.  Your find is then recorded on this site in the usual manner. Seek AT YOUR OWN RISK, as with other potentially dangerous geocaches. If possible, you may want to keep an old, spare laptop available for Dead Drops that you could either reload or replace the system if you experience any problems from malware.  There should only be two files on the USB drive when found. A text file with instructions and the log file.  See the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Dead_Drop_Caches Wiki article].
+| The Dead Drop cache is a cache that is contained on a USB thumb drive. Traditionally, the USB drive is embedded into a wall to prevent theft, however, you can hide them in any appropriate manner. Though permission should always be obtained, it will need to be clearly and explicitly demonstrated if placing it in a wall or similar location. To log the cache, the user access the drive via a laptop and adds his/her name to the log test file contained on the USB drive.  Your find is then recorded on this site in the usual manner. Seek AT YOUR OWN RISK, as with other potentially dangerous geocaches. If possible, you may want to keep an old, spare laptop available for Dead Drops that you could either reload or replace the system if you experience any problems from malware.  There should only be two files on the USB drive when found. A text file with instructions and the log file.  See the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Dead_Drop_Caches Dead Drop Wiki article].
 |-
 | align="center" | [[File:Letterbox.png]]
 '''Letterbox'''
-| The Letterbox is usually similar to a Multi-Cache where the initial stage provides clues or directions in various formats for the seeker to follow to the final container. However, there are many variants in letterboxing, and a letterbox cache might also be similar to a Traditional Cache, a Puzzle Cache, or an Other Cache. The final container includes a log book and a rubber stamp for logging. Many letterboxers have their own signature stamp. For more details about letterboxing and letterbox caches see the [[Letterbox]] cache page
+| The Letterbox is usually similar to a Multi-Cache where the initial stage provides clues or directions in various formats for the seeker to follow to the final container. However, there are many variants in letterboxing, and a letterbox cache might also be similar to a Traditional Cache, a Puzzle Cache, or an Other Cache. The final container includes a log book and a rubber stamp for logging. Many letterboxers have their own signature stamp. For more details about letterboxing and letterbox caches see the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Letterbox Letterbox wiki article]
 |}

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 '''Multicache'''
 | width="40%" |A multi-cache ("multiple") involves two or more locations, the final location being a physical container. There are many variations, but most multi-caches have a hint to find the second cache, and the second cache has hints to the third, and so on. The coordinates indicate the location of the first stage only. An offset cache (where you go to a location and get hints to the actual cache) is also considered a multi-cache.
 |-
 | align="center" | [[File:quiz.png]]
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 |A moving cache changes its location after each find. Everyone who finds it, moves it to a new location and publishes the new coordinates in its log in the service. Log a note of your intent to hunt for it so others know you going after it. If you find it and take it, please log your find quickly. If possible leave an indicator like an "X" on the ground in its place to signal to a following geocacher that it's gone.  When you rehide it, please conceal it well and make sure your coordinates are accurate. When you post that you have rehidden it, please include the new coordinates and new difficulty/terrain rating. When you report the new location, please make a new entry (Post a Note) so owner cache receive an email message to alert them of the new position.
 |-
-| align="center" | [[File:guestbook.png]]
+| align="center" | [[File:unknown.png]]
-'''Guest Book'''
+'''Other'''
-| The Guest Book cache is a cache that shows the location of an existing guest book (or you can create a new one). The guest book should be open to the public so visitors can sign it. To log the cache, the guest book should be signed then record it here! See the [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Guest_Book_Cache Wiki article].
+| All other caches, which do not fit to any category described above. This category includes several cache "types" that are denoted by special attributes, including Challenge Caches [[File:Challenge.png]], Guestbook Caches [[File:guestbook.png]], BIT Caches [[File:bitcache.png]], Letterboxes [[File:Letterbox.png]], Benchmarks [[File:Benchmark.png]], MP3 Podcaches [[File:mp3.png]] and Dead-Drop USB caches [[File:DeaddropUSB.png]].  We like to be "open" to new ideas and if something a member wants to do doesn't fit in one of the other cache types, we'll consider listing it as an Other-type cache.
 |-
-| align="center" | [[File:unknown.png]]
+| align="center" | [[File:event.png]]
-'''Unknown'''
+'''Event'''
-| All other caches, which do not fit to any category described above. This category also includes member created Challenge Caches. We like to be "open" to new ideas and if something a member wants to do doesn't fit in one of the other cache types, we'll consider listing it as an Unknown.
+|Occasionally, local geocachers and geocaching organizations designate a time and location to meet and discuss geocaching. After the event the caches of this type are archived. The coordinates indicate the location of the event. Event listings should allow a minimum of 7 days advance notice.
 |-
-| align="center" | [[File:bit.png]]
+| align="center" | [[File:webcam.png]]
-'''BIT Cache<sup><span style="size:7px;">TM</span></sup>'''
+'''Webcam'''
-| This is a playing card type containerless cache. Each game piece has a Log Password on it that is needed to log the find. The BIT Cache may also include a "QR" type code that can be scanned to quickly access the cache page for logging. Some BIT Caches are hidden within traditional containers. See [http://www.BITcaching.com www.BITcaching.com]
+|These are caches that use existing web cameras. The idea is to get yourself in front of the camera to log your visit. You can eithercapture teh image from your smart phone or recruit a friend to look up teh website that displays the camera shot. You can then have them save the picture to log the cache.
 |-
-| align="center" | [[File: Challenge.png]]
+| align="center" | [[File:virtual.png]]
-'''Challenge<sup><span style="size:7px;"></span></sup>'''
+'''Virtual'''
-| These are OCNA owned virtual caches where if the cacher has met the requirements for the cache they may be logged on the site. Individual caches require that the cacher meet some sort of goal or task such as finding a specified number of caches. These can be found on the Map of Caches in the Gulf of Mexico forming Geoart. Challenge caches are listed as Unknown cache type. Regular users are discouraged from creating challenge caches but compelling exception are considered on a case-by-case basis. Click [https://www.opencaching.us/search.php?searchto=searchbyowner&showresult=1&expert=0&output=HTML&sort=bydistance&f_inactive=1&f_ignored=1&f_userfound=1&f_userowner=1&f_watched=0&f_geokret=0&country=&region=&cachetype=111111111&cache_attribs=&cache_attribs_not=&cachesize_1=1&cachesize_2=1&cachesize_3=1&cachesize_4=1&cachesize_5=1&cachesize_6=1&cachesize_7=1&cachesize_8=1&cachevote_1=&cachevote_2=&cachenovote=1&cachedifficulty_1=&cachedifficulty_2=&cacheterrain_1=&cacheterrain_2=&cacherating=0&gpxLogLimit=5&owner=OCNAChallenges Here] to view the existing OCNA locationless challenge caches.
+| A virtual cache is a cache that exists in a form of a location only. The reward for these caches is the location itself and sharing information about your visit. In order to log a find, you need to convince the cache owner you've been at the spot indicated. This is often achieved by the use of a [http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/Cache_parameters#Log_password/ Log Password] found at the site or by submitting a photo with your log.
 |-
 | align="center" | [[File:Owncache.png]]
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 |}
-'''Cache types retired in 2019'''
-The following cache types were retired in 2019 as part of a major website upgrade. Existing caches were converted to one of the above cache types with use of attributes where appropriate. We welcome new cache listings that match these styles, but please use one of the above cache types (and attributes) when creating the listing.
+'''Cache types merged into the Other cache type'''
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 | align="center" | [[File:podcache.png]]

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 |The area is known to have poisonous plants. Cache seekers should take suitable precautions.
 | align="center" | [[File:Benchmark.png]]
-'''US Benchmark'''
+'''Survey Benchmark'''
-|The cache is a US Benchmark. See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benchmark_%28surveying%29 Wikipedia.org]
+|The cache is (or is in proximity to) a Survey Benchmark. These are usually brass disks or plates embedded in concrete or stone and stamped with a unique identifier, but many variations exist. See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benchmark_%28surveying%29 Wikipedia.org]
 |-
 | align="center" | [[File:Munzee.png]]