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Geocaching is an exciting way to go treasure hunting with nothing more than a handheld GPS. Find a list of cache coordinates on-line at www.geocaching.com or at www.terracaching.com.
You can get startedcgeocaching right here at Evening Primrose. We have GPS units you can rent and for a small fee, we'll give you instruction on how to play the games and how to use the equipment.
This is a great family activity but it is alsoo suitable for most other people.
Geocaches are mostly hidden on public recreational land. They are never buried but are cleverly hidden in nooks and crannies. Often, the cache is camouflaged in some way.
Most geocaches have a logbook and pencil in them. And most have small items to swap and trade. This is called "swag" and it's usually inexpensive. A trip to a dollar store will get you going. Geocaching is a family activity so caches should only contain appropriate items. Also, do not include foot items, as this will attract animals.
The geocache container is well sealed and waterproof. Many people cover their cache containers with duct tape o camouflage them better.
The cache "owner" is responsible for maintaining the cache. A cache should never have a negative effect on the environment. Cachers themselves are encouraged to "cache in, trash out," bringing a bag to collect trash as they go.
Want to find a cache? Get yourself outfitted with a handheld GPS and then go online to www.geocaching.com. You will find thousands of caches listed worldwide. You can almost be certain you'll find a cache location close to you.
Be prepared when geocaching. Start by researching the cache. Make sure you have adequate clothing, water, and caching supplies with you. Once you find the general cache area, start looking. Try not to disturb the natural surroundings.
Once you've found the cache (sometime you will, sometimes you won't) "trade up or trade even." Don't leave something broken or useless behind. Make it fun for the cachers who come behind you. Be sure to seal the cache and hide it where you found it.
Once you get back home, log in to www.geocaching.com and leave notes to tell others about your find. After you've found about 10 caches, you can start to place your own cache. This is a great family activity. Think how much fun you and your children will have making, placing, and finding caches. If you do place a cache, make sure its contents are kid-safe. Include a logbook, pencil, pencil sharpener, items for trade, and a short note explaining the basics of geocaching. Don't include dangerous items such as knives or explosives of any kind. In general, use you common sense. You will find additional important guidelines on www.geocaching.com. You will also find good descriptions of all the various kinds of caches from the traditional kind described here to others such as multi-cache, mystery caches, letterbox and letterbox hybrids, and event caches.
So get out there and start having fun. After finding your first few caches, you'll be hooked.
You can get startedcgeocaching right here at Evening Primrose. We have GPS units you can rent and for a small fee, we'll give you instruction on how to play the games and how to use the equipment.
This is a great family activity but it is alsoo suitable for most other people.
Geocaches are mostly hidden on public recreational land. They are never buried but are cleverly hidden in nooks and crannies. Often, the cache is camouflaged in some way.
Most geocaches have a logbook and pencil in them. And most have small items to swap and trade. This is called "swag" and it's usually inexpensive. A trip to a dollar store will get you going. Geocaching is a family activity so caches should only contain appropriate items. Also, do not include foot items, as this will attract animals.
The geocache container is well sealed and waterproof. Many people cover their cache containers with duct tape o camouflage them better.
The cache "owner" is responsible for maintaining the cache. A cache should never have a negative effect on the environment. Cachers themselves are encouraged to "cache in, trash out," bringing a bag to collect trash as they go.
Want to find a cache? Get yourself outfitted with a handheld GPS and then go online to www.geocaching.com. You will find thousands of caches listed worldwide. You can almost be certain you'll find a cache location close to you.
Be prepared when geocaching. Start by researching the cache. Make sure you have adequate clothing, water, and caching supplies with you. Once you find the general cache area, start looking. Try not to disturb the natural surroundings.
Once you've found the cache (sometime you will, sometimes you won't) "trade up or trade even." Don't leave something broken or useless behind. Make it fun for the cachers who come behind you. Be sure to seal the cache and hide it where you found it.
Once you get back home, log in to www.geocaching.com and leave notes to tell others about your find. After you've found about 10 caches, you can start to place your own cache. This is a great family activity. Think how much fun you and your children will have making, placing, and finding caches. If you do place a cache, make sure its contents are kid-safe. Include a logbook, pencil, pencil sharpener, items for trade, and a short note explaining the basics of geocaching. Don't include dangerous items such as knives or explosives of any kind. In general, use you common sense. You will find additional important guidelines on www.geocaching.com. You will also find good descriptions of all the various kinds of caches from the traditional kind described here to others such as multi-cache, mystery caches, letterbox and letterbox hybrids, and event caches.
So get out there and start having fun. After finding your first few caches, you'll be hooked.
