We already love the outdoors, love discovering new places, and like walking trails, though we don't do it nearly as much as we used to...so this hobby seems like the perfect fit for us.
So far, I've been gathering information from geocaching.com, we joined for free to start out...our id is "pcnjbboomer". We decided that $10 was a small price to pay to try the premium membership for a few months. There is also a local group in our part of the State that I plan to join.
We have a GPS unit, but it's the kind that just takes you along streets, it doesn't accept GPS coordinates, so we're going to have to purchase a new one. This weekend we will do some shopping. (We did purchase one, you'll see updated info below).
This seems like it's going to be great fun, an inexpensive hobby, and one that will get us a bit of exercise and out in the great and beautiful outdoors!
The picture is of our first-ever find, it was raining, but fun and beautiful walking along trails among the trees anyway. The pic should be dated 6/13 instead of 6/12.
What is Geocaching?
CURRENT UPDATES Updated 8/14/09
I'll share any new info here
6/21/09 - What a nice Father's Day we had! My daughter had us all over for dinner and we went out as a family to a couple of caches I saved in the GPS in her area. One was quite a beautiful hike through the woods to a Fire Tower.
6/13/09 - We went out after the barbecue and found 3 caches, officially starting our new adventure. Lots of fun, even though it was raining. You can find us on geocaching.com, user pcnjbabyboomer - that will probably be it until next weekend.
6/12/09 - My GPS came a few days ago, and I've been spending time getting acquainted. I've uploaded some local caches from geocaching.com and have been trying to figure out the features...I think a lot of things will come clear when we get out and start using it. As circumstances would have it, we have a busy Sunday, and a lunch/barbecue to attend tomorrow. SO, think tonight I'm going to search for some caches near the location of the barbecue and get started after we eat. I'll let you know how we make out. Have a great weekend!
Geocaching Books for All Types
If you don't mind being called an "idiot", we have a book for you.
If you don't mind being called a "dummy", we have a book for you, too.
If you don't want to be called anything, there's a book for you as well.
Happy reading!
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How do I find Caches?
1. Register for a free membership.
2. Click "Hide & Seek a Cache."
3. Enter your postal code and click "search."
4. Choose any geocache from the list and click on its name.
5. Enter the coordinates of the geocache into your GPS Device.
6. Use your GPS device to assist you in finding the hidden geocache.
7. Sign the logbook and return the geocache to its original location.
8. Share your geocaching stories and photos online.
When you join the site and find a cache that you are interested in tracking down from the long list that comes up when you enter your zip code, from the site you can send the coordinates to your GPS or phone. There's a map with the general location pinpointed, level of difficulty as far as how difficult a hike it will be and how long, and much more.
You also have your own "presence" at the site where you can record your adventures, and with other helpful information.
You may also have a local group that you can join, do a google search on the internet entering "geocaching" and your town, zip, or general location.
Some Thoughts on GPS Units
Shopped for a GPS Today
Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS Receiver
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Why Choose Geocaching as a Hobby?
I haven't done enough research to find out whether there are caches in cities, but if you are a city dweller, this is a great way to get out into the country.
Geocaching on eBay
Ebay is one of my favorite places to shop and sell, so it's a natural to save some things here on my lens from eBay for future reference.
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand by
Father's Day Geocaching 6/21/09
Here's a shot my son took from the area near one of the caches we found on Father's Day, he set up the camera and did a great job of getting to his spot in the 10 second time frame he allowed for the automatic shot.
Dress for your Geocaching Adventure
Geocache Dark T-Shirt
Price: 21.99
Geocache White T-Shirt
Price: 17.99
Geocacher Ash Grey T-Shirt
Price: 19.00
Geocaching sticker
Price: 3.49
"Let's Get Honest" Sweatshirt
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Do you Geocache? Please don't leave without saying hello
happynutritionist wrote...
in reply to Susan52 Hi susan! I promise you will find caches near you, just go to geocaching.com and put in your zip...there are caches hid all over the world. It is fun, can't wait to get back to it again.
Posted August 14, 2009
Susan52 wrote...
I love this! We need to get out more and geocaching sounds like so much fun. I'm going to tell my husband and look into what's available around here. Great lens, tons of valuable information!
Posted August 14, 2009
happynutritionist wrote...
in reply to EagleScoutMom Hi there, thanks so much! As for bushwacking and finding caches in cleaner spots, I'm somewhere in between:-) I love trails in the woods, and don't mind getting of a trail a bit, and their are loads of caches in places like that. AND for those who like "cleaner caching", we've found a few in parking lots and along sidewalks. Thanks for the lensroll...I'll stop by.
Posted July 18, 2009
EagleScoutMom wrote...
Yay ! Geocaching is so much fun ! We started about a year ago and have gone out about 5 or 6 times to search for that unknown treasure! It's so exciting when you find it. Thrashing thru the woods is my husband's idea of fun (me ... not so much!) I like the cache's that are in more of a clearing or easier to get to. He's like Indiana Jones - all he needs is a machete to blaze the trails ! LOL ! I will lensroll your boomer lens with mine about boomers on beach cruiser bikes ! 5 stars ! http://www.squidoo.com/cruiserbeachbikes
Posted July 17, 2009
happynutritionist wrote...
in reply to paperfacets Thank you for stopping by, yes, if GPS's had been available when our children were young, we would have had lots of family fun...but they enjoyed coming with us as adults, too, for Father's Day as you can see in the pic...glad my "kids" still like having fun with Mom and Dad now and then :-)
Posted June 30, 2009
paperfacets wrote...
A treasure hunt! I have seen this somewhere. TV or the newspaper. It certainly is a good way to get out and have some exercise. Would be great fun for kids, as well. Good info and lens.
Posted June 30, 2009
happynutritionist wrote...
in reply to BevsPaper It IS fun, we're looking forward to getting out and doing a little as a fam after dinner Father's Day if it doesn't rain to much, it's non-stop rain here in the northeast lately.
Posted June 20, 2009
happynutritionist wrote...
in reply to June from Iowa Oh my, even across the miles we are thinking alike! What kind of GPS unit did you get? I am about to buy one. Looking at reviews.
Posted June 04, 2009
June from Iowa wrote
Hi Claudia! Dan and I started geocaching a couple of weeks ago. It's a fun and inexpensive hobby, and a great way to get some exercise!
Posted June 04, 2009
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Geocache Log Book: Geocaching Log
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