Magellan eXplorist XL Water Resistant Hiking GPS

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Geocaching Mom

Magellan eXplorist XL Water Resistant Hiking GPS The newest entry into the long line of Magellan GPS products is the Magellan eXplorist XL handheld GPS.  This advanced, easy-to-use unit virtually guarantees users can easily see where they’re going with the largest screen available on a handheld GPS — a 3.5”, sunlight viewable, high contrast color screen. It also boasts unlimited map storage with 30MB of available internal memory plus expandable memory through a built-in SD card reader/writer. Large sunlight readable 3.5 inch Full Color Transflective TFT display Limitless Map Storage via built-in Secure Digital card reader/writer 28MB built-in for map storage 30 MB … Continue reading →

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Garmin Dakota 10 2.6-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS Navigator (Bike and Hike Bundle)

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Geocaching Mom

Garmin Dakota 10 2.6-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS Navigator (Bike and Hike Bundle) The Garmin Dakota 10 GPS is for the serious geocacher who is ready to step up to the next level in equipment.  This feature packed unit is ready to handle your next adventure.  If you’re into geobiking, this unit even comes equipped to mount onto your handlebars.   Features: Sunlight-readable, 2.6-inch color touchscreen display High-sensitivity GPS with HotFix satellite prediction Built to withstand the elements: bumps, dust, dirt and water Preloaded with a worldwide basemap plus has 850 MB of free internal memory for map transfers Bike and … Continue reading →

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Creative Date Ideas – Take Them on a Geocaching Date They Will Never Forget

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Geocaching Mom
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Want to really wow your date? Then skip the standard dinner and a movie pattern and think outside the box. If you are having trouble thinking of creative date ideas, here’s one to get you started. How about taking your date on a geocaching outing? Everyone loves a good treasure hunt. This can be a great way to show off your fun side while you work together to find the cache. To get started, you will need a GPS, if you don’t already own one. To make things incredibly easy, the comes preloaded with 250,000 geocaches. It is the most … Continue reading →

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Buying a Used Geocaching GPS – 8 Questions to Ask the Seller Before You Open Your Wallet

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Geocaching Mom
Garmin etrex legend handheld gps

Buying used is a great way to save money on a geocaching GPS if you are short on cash.  Used GPS units can be found in abundance on eBay and Craig’s list.  While buying a used unit online can yield great savings over buying new, it does have the disadvantage that you can’t look the model over and try it out before you complete the purchase.  To help avoid any potential issues, here are a few questions you might want to consider asking the seller before you commit to purchasing a used GPS. 1. What is the condition of the … Continue reading →

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Make a Cute Geocaching Guardian Angel for Geoswag

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Geocaching Mom
Geocaching Guardian Angel

If your kids love the geoswag aspect of geocaching, you are probably like our family and are always on the lookout for ideas for geocaching trading items. If so, you may be interested in making your own signature items. A signature item is something that you leave behind in every cache you visit and can also be used as a trade item. We recently started making these adorable geocaching guardian angels for our youngest daughter’s signature item. She loves to help make them and really enjoys leaving them behind in caches. These little angels are super simple to make.  Our … Continue reading →

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Turn Your Car Into a Geocaching Travel Bug!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Geocaching Mom
vehicle travel bug static cling

How cool would it be to turn your car into a travel bug? I recently came across these awesome vinyl clings for your vehicle that actually turn your car into a travel bug that is trackable on geocaching.com. While we have released travel bugs in the past, this brings a whole new dimension to the fun of watching travelers. Each travel bug static cling comes with tracking numbers so you can activate it on geocaching.com before you put it on your vehicle. One of the problems with regular travel bugs is the frequency with which they come up missing. It … Continue reading →

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Spend Less on a Handheld GPS for Geocaching – Smart Purchasing Tips That Will Save Big Money

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Geocaching Mom
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Although the game itself doesn’t cost anything, you do have to purchase a handheld GPS for geocaching to be able to play the game. While base level models are perfectly adequate for geocaching, many families still might not be able to afford the $100 price tag. Fortunately with a little shopping savvy, you might be able to pick up a handheld GPS for much less. For those with little cash to spend, your best bet is to purchase a used GPS. At online auctions, like eBay, you might be able to score a GPS for around 50% of the cost … Continue reading →

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Weird Things You Find in the Woods – Drunk College Kids or Architectural Geniuses?

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Geocaching Mom
Weird Teepee in Woods

Every once in awhile when we are out geocaching, we come across something that makes us go hmmm. Miss K had a band competition up in Michigan so we decided to take a road trip and see her perform. Addicts that we are, we had to get some geocaching and letterboxing in while were we traveling. The Sanford Natural Area on Michigan State University’s campus is home to a couple of geocaches and a letterbox, so we stopped to get those (despite the fact that we are a family of OSU fans hee hee!) Anyway, while we were hiking we … Continue reading →

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Geocaching with Kids – 15 Tips for Making Memories That Will Last a Lifetime

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Geocaching Mom
Geocaching with Kids

Geocaching is a fun, free activity for families. It helps children learn to appreciate nature, and they get some exercise in the process.  I know my kids will balk at the idea of going on a hike.  Yet when I tell them we are going geocaching, they don’t mind all the walking. In fact, they are eager to do it because they love the treasure hunting aspect of the game.  We have gone as far as 7 miles in a single day with no complaints from our children.   Here are 15 tips for geocaching with kids to help ensure your … Continue reading →

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Geocaching How To: What Not to Leave Behind in a Cache

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Geocaching Mom
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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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