Geocaching the hunt for hidden tupperware!
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Geocaching, the outdoor treasure hunt.
Caches can range in size from a micro as small as a magnetic hardware nut stuck to the back of a street sign to as large as a big plastic bucket and lid hidden deep in a bush whacking field or hidden in a large stump . Hopefully it's a waterproof container...containing a logbook and maybe some "treasure," usually toys or trinkets of little value so that participants can "swap swag".
Geocaching is a wonderful outdoor hobby for an individual hoping to add exercise and scenic views to their schedule to a great free family hobby where parents get to spend time outside with their kids and the kids get a little treat for doing something other than sitting in front of the tv playing video games.
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Geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing)...
A worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. A geocacher can place a geocache in the world, pinpoint its location using GPS technology and then share the geocache's existence and location online. Anyone with a GPS unit can then try to locate the geocache.
What is Geocaching?
Geocaching
"Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices.The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment." (www.geocaching.com)
Geocaching fact:
Geocaching Tools
Newbies need to start somewhere...
2. You will need a GPS
3. Needed a compass once, didn't have it...you may want one of those too...
Geocaching Swag
and other goodies
My 2 Swapping Swag
Geocaching Containers
on eBay
Great geocaching stuff on eBay
swap swag
Geocaching Photos
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Geocaching...you game?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byOh yeah! The great outdoors! Treasure-hunting! I'm game!
Hiking-Hong-Kong says:
Certainly something that I will be researching and participating in soon.
Posted January 02, 2011
Fulltimers602 says:
I've found 60 caches so far. My most favorite find so far was a trail out to the ocean in Nova Scotia. I left a travel bug in Newfoundland that went to British Columbia, Hong Kong, and is now bopping around England.
Posted April 04, 2009
alteredkat says:
Spending time with the family...outdoors, having fun, running around looking for hidden treasures!...yeah! I'm game!
Posted January 07, 2009
Ahh...no thanks...running around in the woods looking for tupperware isn't for me.
Cache In Trash Out!
"Cache In Trash Out is an ongoing environmental initiative supported by the worldwide geocaching community. Since 2002, geocachers have been dedicated to cleaning up parks and other cache-friendly places around the world. Through these volunteer efforts, geocachers help preserve the natural beauty of our outdoor resources!
Annually, we celebrate International Cache In Trash Out events where geocachers have an opportunity to participate in coordinated worldwide clean-up efforts. Geocachers host clean-up events in their local area on the same day or weekend as other geocachers around the world. Together, we make an enormous positive impact.
Did we mention that we also have a bit of fun while we are at it?"
~quoted from geocaching.com
Extemely Important Note:
We were on the Trans Canada Trail and across the street were residential homes, obviously someone was trashing out in a convenient bush area
...to geocachers: wear appropriate footwear & be careful!
...to trashers: think about what you are throwing out, while a piece of wood is not harmful, one with n
Geocaching...heard of it?...do it?...love it?...no thanks!
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I can't wait to hear what you have to say about Geocaching!...
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jenms
Nov 2, 2011 @ 2:30 pm | delete
- I've always wanted to try this but never have - I'm inspired to plan to try this a weekend later this month. Great lens!
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mcochs
Mar 16, 2011 @ 1:21 pm | delete
- Awesome lens! Sounds like fun! Blessed by a Squidoo Angel on 3/16/2011. Have a great day!
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mcochs
Mar 16, 2011 @ 1:18 pm | delete
- Awesome lens! Sounds like fun! Blessed by a Squidoo Angel on 3/16/2011. Have a great day!
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Pinkchic18
Feb 24, 2011 @ 1:27 pm | delete
- Fun lens! I'm determined to try geocaching one of these days.
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Hiking-Hong-Kong
Jan 2, 2011 @ 1:55 am | delete
- Thank you for this informative lens.
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Geocaching according to Google...
(updated daily)
- Great Northwest Glass Quest hunt begins Friday in Stanwood, Camano Island
- One geocacher became so hooked on the treasure hunt, he has even advised officials about how to hide the clues. Glass balls are the prize during the Great Northwest Glass Quest, which starts Friday in Stanwood and on Camano Island.
- Learn to geocache at Ridges workshop
- As part of the No Family Left Inside program, The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor will hold a Geocaching Workshop and Treasure Hunt from 2 to 4 pm Saturday. Space is limited and registration is required. Ridges volunteer Ray Osinski will lead the ...
- North Wales Borderlands marries old and new with tourism geocaching promotion
- Geocaching is based on the treasure hunt idea with a modern twist of using GPS to find hidden items. NWB has joined forces with Prodo Digital on the campaign and is claiming to be the first UK tourism organisation to use the geocaching technique.
- Geocachers have fun with hobby while helping to clean Bayou Rapides
- Harry Fuselier, 5, bundled against the cold, helps pick up trash near Bayou Rapides Saturday as he takes part in an worldwide effort by geocachers called Cache In, Trash Out. Benjamin Fuselier turned a scavenger hunt into a environmental challenge ...
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