Geocaching

[bibby 5,000+ posts]

Has anyone ever heard of this? In a nutshell, you put in your zip code on the website, it gives you caches nearby. You pick one, read the tips, clues, and other people that have found its replies. Get the GPS coordinates. Plug them into your GPS device. It then leads you to around 30-50 feet from it, and you have to locate it. It can be in a hole, a tree, covered by leaves, anywhere. Once you find it, you report back to the site, and leave your feedback in which you read others in the beginning.

Sound like fun? I didn't think there would be any in my area, but there was. Only about 5 worth driving to, the rest are all 20+ miles. I plan on buying a handheld GPS device, and finding these 5, then making one of my own for people to find. Here is the website. Discuss.

http://www.geocaching.com/

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[marleyskater420 5,000+ posts]

so basically it tells you places to go and you go there?

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

so basically it tells you places to go and you go there?

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[bibby 5,000+ posts]

so basically it tells you places to go and you go there?

And look for it, yea. From the way I understand it.

 

[bumpncarstereo 10+ year member]

yea i just started caching as well. i got the garmin etrex legend, cheapest one with almost all i was looking for in a unit. built in base maps, and computer conectivity. the computer conectivity is a godsend, no more entering the wrong cord. and then not finding tha cache.

 

[mattf 5,000+ posts]

I do it too. I've found all the ones near my house and i found a bunch when I was up at college.

It then leads you to around 30-50 feet from it, and you have to locate it

Mine brings me within 5 feet of it.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

 

[AllStar1500bd 5,000+ posts]

So what is the "it" once you find it?

 

[bibby 5,000+ posts]

I haven't got do look for any yet.

 

[2loud4u 10+ year member]

i got the garmin etrex legend.

I have the same unit. I really like it.

Doesnt take a brain surgen to use it.

 

[Trey803 5,000+ posts]

I usually follow the rainbows and at least i'm rewarded with a pot of gold!