Geocaching
November 17th, 2009
Geocaching is a fast growing phenomenon that involves using GPS technology to locate specifically placed, but hidden containers, called geocaches. Think of it as a treasure hunt for adults, although children will enjoy this too.
How to Make it Happen
To participate in geocaching, you will need a GPS device and the ability to hike, sometimes in rough terrain. The website, www.geocaching.com, provides helpful tips on how to get started, the location of geocache, and reviews on GPS devices.
Active geocachers not only hunt geocache, they also place them and create hide and seek adventures for others. When you find a geocache, you sign the log left with the marker. You then get online and share your adventure—including stories and photos—of locating the geocache.
Geocaching.com claims there are almost 765,000 active geocache in the world: surely one of them is near you!
Additional Activities
- Visit different geocache locations around the country.
- Try orienteering.
- Go trail hiking in the mountains.
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We’ve found many delightful parks through geocaching, some we never would have found had it not been for the geocache.