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Category Archives: Geocaching How To
Garmin GPSMAP 62-series
Are you looking for a brand leader in hand-held GPS units and the one of the best units they have to offer? If so, why not take a look at what the series has to offer. There are five units in this series, all with similar features and abilities, as well as many additional features as you approach the top level of the spectrum. From the base model to the high-end model and everywhere in between, the GPSMAP 62-series units all feature an incredibly accurate, high-sensitivity receiver that allows you to track and maintain your position even in heavy tree cover, the … Continue reading
Garmin Oregon 550T and Delorme Earthmate PN-60 GPS
Two hot, handheld gps units that are available are the Garmin Oregon 550T and the Delorme Earthmate PN-60. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea for that special someone and don’t know what to get, here are some details that might help with your decision. The has been described as the “navigator with the photographic memory.” The Oregon 550t has everything the geocacher or outdoor enthusiast could ask for. A rugged outside touchscreen navigation with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera, preloaded U.S. topo maps, high-sensitivity GPS, barometric altimeter, 3-axis digital compass and microSD card slot. All of this translates … Continue reading
Geocaching with Android
Do you have an Android powered phone that you’re at a loss for something new to do with? Do you enjoy geocaching? Were you aware that there is a geocaching app for Android phones? Here we present some information for your perusal. For those who aren’t familiar with geocaching, a little information to get you started. Geocaching is basically a high-tech scavenger hunt. Participants take containers ranging in size from a matchbox to a 50-gallon drum, fill them (as space allows) with trinkets and a log book, and hide them in locations such as forests, state parks, shopping centers, or … Continue reading
Geocaching How To: What Not to Leave Behind in a Cache
Geocaching How To: Trade Items to Avoid. When you are just starting, you may be thinking a lot about geocaching trade items. It’s so much fun to think about what you might leave behind in each cache you visit. However, it is equally important to think about what you shouldn’t be leaving behind in a cache. I have visited a lot of geocaches and at times I have been astonished at some of the things that were left behind and had to wonder if the person had no common sense. Seriously, I have found more lighters than I can count. … Continue reading
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Geocaching : High-Tech Treasure Hunting Fun
You may have seen bumper stickers on cars stating that they use multi-million dollar government satellites to find Tupperware hidden in the woods. Chances are, that bumper sticker belongs to a geocacher. In essence, the statement on the bumper sticker describes geocaching perfectly. Geocaching is a treasure hunt game with a high-tech twist. It is a gadget geek’s version of hide and seek that uses military satellites, latitude and longitude coordinates, and a hand-held GPS unit to find hidden treasure (i.e. waterproof containers that contain trade items). There are several websites that host the latitude and longitude coordinates for geocaching, … Continue reading
What is Geocaching and Letterboxing?
You may have heard the terms before but have wondered what geocaching or letterboxing actually entails. Both are treasure hunts of sorts and are enjoyed by families and people of all ages. With geocaching, you use a GPS to seek out hidden caches. The caches contain a log book where you can record your trail name as proof that you were there. In addition, some caches contain trade items, little trinkets for the kids to exchange. Letterboxing is a similar activity. Unlike geocaching, which has only existed for about 10 years, letterboxing has been around since the mid 1800′s. Letterboxing … Continue reading
