Geocaching for Healthy Fun

Geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing) is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by advernture 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 of all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment. There are over 1,000,000 active caches at anyone time around the world making it easy for everybody to join in the fun of Geocaching.

Getting Started with Geocaching

Geocaching is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. A geocacher can place a geocache in the world, pinpont it location using GPS technology and then share the geocache's existence and location online. Anyone with a GPS device can then try to locate the geocache.

It's easy to get started as a Geocacher on the Geocaching website, just follow these steps:

Easy Steps to Geocaching

1.     Register for a free basic 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 loaction, and

8.     Share your geocaching stories and photos online.

Before You get Going

1.    Find a geocache that will meet you immediate goals. Are you looking for a difficult hike or an easy adventure? Then learn how to find a geocache.

2.    If you're headed out on the trail, pack any needed supplies such as water, food and extra clothing. Bring both a map and a compass. Check geocache terrain and difficulty ratings.

3.    For safety, let someone know where your going,

4.    Don't forget your GPS and extra batteries,

5.    Need a GPS? Then read GPS Device buying guide reviews and go to our "Products" page for the latest in Geocaching GPS devices.

Now Get Out and Play with the following precautions:

1.    Mark your car as a waypoint to ensure you have a safe return,

2.    Be findful of the environment, practice Cache In, Trash Out,

3.    Bring friends and family with you to share the experience, and

4.    Remember that distances can be deceiving.  A geocache can take longer to find depending on trails, rivers and other obstacles.

Share Your Experiences with other Geocachers:

1.    If you take something from the geocache, leave something of equal or greater value in return,

2.    Write about your experience in the geocache logbook, and

3.    Place your geocache stories and photos online.

For more information about Geocaching please go to the Geocaching website HERE.