Geocaching, have you tried out this new high - tech hobby yet? Its getting,
very popular! What is it? Geocaching is a fun adventure game for GPS users.
The idea is to have different groups both individual and organized set caches up all over the world and then share the locations of these caches on the internet.
After finding the location coordinates GPS users can then locate the caches.
As caches are discovered, the finder will usually enjoy a variety of treasures.
Geocache Treasure or Rewards
The only thing the treasure finder is asked to do on finding a cache is to add something themselves.
All the visitor is asked to do is, if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache.
This sure is a great way to be outdoors and enjoy the adventure and thrill of the hunt!
What things might you find in a cache, all depends on its size,the log book, non-perishable food items, books, toys, cds.
Besides the rewards, caches most often contain a log book of sorts that the cache hunters can leave a log entry or note for those future cache hunters.
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What Is GPS
The GPS letters stand for "Global Positioning System," there are a series of about two dozen satellites in a low earth orbit that constantly broadcasts their position.
The receivers then triangulate on these signals and determine where you are on the earth's surface. After selecting a cache, entering the coordinates into your GPS receiver, the receiver will then show you just how far away the cache is and in what direction it is in.
What Makes This So Exciting
The truth is getting to the cache is where most of the fun lies.
Just think about it, even if you know exactly how far and in what direction to go,
what obstigals lie before you. A forest, a highway, swamp, mountain and many other impassible barriers. The idea is you need to find your way around these obstigals.