This afternoon I had the privilege of finding 5 geocaches, taking my total to 10!
Geocaching is pretty geeky, sure, but it’s extremely addicting!
What is it?
Here we go:
Geocaching is sort of a modern-day treasure hunt. On the website, www.geocaching.com I am able to search for hidden “caches” that are in the vicinity of any zip code – or better yet, exact latitude and longitude coordinates. I can then transfer those “cache coordinates” to my GPS and then travel towards to caches and find them hidden amongst public areas!
I was absolutely surprised to know that I could be a part of the geocaching community by merely owning a low-end travel GPS and NOT one of those high-dollar handheld versions that are MADE for trail hiking, etc.
I will continue to seek these hidden caches, which oftentimes have small trinkets, coins, etc., hidden in them for finders to trade. I have yet to trade any items, but have logged my “geocaching handle” (navets) on the paper log at each location.
I started this new hobby just Wednesday when my buddy Jason Knepp picked me up for lunch – we found four on Wednesday. Yesterday afternoon I took my father-in-law out for a walk and we found one. This afternoon I picked up one of my teens, Aaron, and we found three. After I dropped him back off at home I found two more before coming in to warm up.
I will try and keep interested parties updated on my geocaching adventures! I have already tracked a few that I will attempt to find when we travel to my parents’ in Pennsylvania over Christmas.
Im so confused.
u really found things outside? its not a video game?
who plants them?
im so confused
Geocaching is a game that is played in over 200 countries. It started in May of 2000. A cache (pronounced cash) is any kind of a container that is waterproof. The people that play the game also hide these caches. If you like the outdoors and love hiking, biking or just a casual walk in the park, you should try it. It is a fun game to play and is very addicting. A GPS can be purchased for as little as about $60 and can go up to $500 and possibly more. I have cached in 39 states and 9 provinces and have found over 2900. Go to Geocaching.com and poke around.