Geocaching with your iPhone or Android

When you first begin geocaching, you need to know how and where to find the hidden caches near your home or near your travel destinations. The best way to do that is to join the online Groundspeak geocaching community. It's the very first thing I did when I wanted to learn more about this activity and to have my first adventure.

There are so many benefits to the free membership. Not only do you get GPS coordinates for finding caches, but you also learn a great deal. There is information about how to geocache, where to get involved in geocaching events, and access to key resources that support your successful participation in this activity.

Once you find a geocache, you can log on and submit your comments and photos. It's a great way to connect with others and to share your experiences and geocaching victories.

You have the option of a basic or a premium membership. The free basic membership is more than enough to get you started. I've been happy with that membership level. You can always decide later if you want to splurge for premium membership benefits. When you have finished reading this web page, simply click on the compass icon within this box to get your free Groundspeak geocaching membership.

If a smartphone is not in your immediate future, you have plenty of other GPS options. I purchased a Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx after using a similar model in my work with the National Park Service.

I wanted a GPS device that had marine mapping options for kayaking and boating, as well as a unit that would work really well in heavy cover, such as in the deep woods or in canyons and mountainous areas. The 76CSx fit my needs perfectly.

My Garmin has been an exceptional performer both on land and on sea. I used it just this week to find two geocaches that were located in very rugged mountainous terrain. This is one of the best investments you can make if you love outdoor adventures. Of course, you can also use it for navigating on the roads in any vehicle.

Featured below are several excellent GPS options that fit many different budgets.

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