So You Wanna Go Geocaching? (Part 1)
Photo by Bill.Roehl
I have been posting here about some of the geocaches that I have found. Today I was thinking that maybe some readers might not be aware what geocaching really is and how to get started. Over the next few days I will be posting my 7 part geocaching how-to.
Starting a new hobby can be intimidating, especially one that is based on technology like geocaching. In this article I hope to give you the info you need to get out and start geocaching…
What we will cover in this article:
- What is geocaching (part 1)
- What equipment you need to get started (part 2)
- Now What – Finding caches on line (part 3)
- Picking a good first cache to hunt (part 4)
- The hunt (part 5)
- Caching with kids (part 6)
- Advanced geocaching (part 7)
What is geocaching:
Geocaching is an outdoor “treasure” hunting game in which people use a Global Positioning System Receiver or GPSr to hide and seek containers, usually military ammo cans or tupperware all over the world outdoors and in public places. The “treasure” is typically low cost items such as toys, foreign coins, flashlights, hand warmers, ect. Every cache should have at minimum a log book for you to sign, proof that you where there and to leave your mark. Caches can be found anywhere from your local shopping plaza parking lot to the top of a mountain. There is a cache to meet any one’s caching style… Geocaches are usually placed in laces of interest so this is a great way to find some really neat places you never knew existed.
Part 2 – What equipment you need to get started
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12/8/2008 7:32 PM
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I found your blog from a Google search of geocaching. Looks like a great site. I’ve subscribed to your feed and look forward to the geocaching series. Good luck on the weight loss. I need to shed a few myself!
We have a blog dedicated to just geocaching. Stop by and say hello.
I found your blog via Twitter. I had to laugh though – the name of your post is the name of my own geocaching blog! I guess I’ll just say “great minds think alike”, heh! Stop by and say hello…
Yeah, that five mile hike is nothing when you’re geocaching. Easiest way I found to get both me and my husband exercising!
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Great job on the artical. I have lost about 50lbs through caching… So Keep on caching and keep on losing!!!
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