Geocaching [jee-oh-kash-ing] noun: geocaching An outdoor activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called "geocaches" or "caches", anywhere in the world. A high tech scavenger hunt

Who Thinks of These Things GPS, or Global Positioning System, was developed by the US Department of Defense in Signals of the system were scrambled. May 1, 2000, President Clinton announced that this scrambling would be turned off. On May 2, 2000 civilians were able to enjoy GPS with accuracy of 30 meters, closer today.

May 3, 2000 Dave Ulmer, placed a container in the woods near Beavercreek, Oregon. It contained a logbook, pencil and swag. He shared the waypoint of his "stash" with the online community on sci.geo.satellite-nav: N 45° W 122° Within 3 days, 2 different readers read about his stash, used their own GPS receivers to find the container, and shared their experiences online.

Types of caches TypeDefinition TraditionalMost common will contain a logbook and located at the given coordinates. Puzzle / MysteryYou will first need to solve a puzzle to determine the correct coordinates. Multi-cacheInvolves two or more locations, with container and logbook at the final location. EarthCacheGeological location of a unique feature of the Earth. You will respond to questions from observations at the location. Event CacheA gathering of local geocachers. A web page specifies a time for the event and provides coordinates to its location. An event calendar lists worldwide scheduled events by day, month and GC code.

The Facts, Nothing but the Facts Category Active CachesWorldwide 2,702,181 as of Geocachersover 6 million Worldwide Cache rankingsDifficulty & Terrain Difficulty: 1 / Terrain: 1Reserved for the Handicapped StatsAll States/All Calendar Days/ All Diff/Terr rankings Etc. Size of cachesMicro, Small, Regular, Large and Other FavoritesA simple way to track and share the geocaches that you enjoy

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Equipment As with any activity, equipment can range from basic to upgraded. Required: Access to or a geocaching map to locate caches in the area in which you wish to hunt. A GPS receiver or Smart Phone to determine coordinates. Optional: Upgraded technical equipment. Bug spray, sturdy shoes, gloves to navigate prickly bushes.

GeoArt NameCachesCache TypesGC CodeLocation JOLA151TraditionalGC470VYSouth Bend, IN Cardinal81PuzzlesGC57T8JEdwardsville, IL CAGE45PuzzlesGC4HD36Clinton, IA F-16 Thunderbird200Traditional, Puzzle, Multi GC36AKVSo. of Boise, ID Locomotive series1,000Traditional, MultiGC3FA3BSo. of F-16 E.T. Highway series (not art) 2,400Mostly Traditional GC2ZK7JNo. of Las Vegas

References What is Geocaching? 5 Containers 30 Secondshttps://youtu.be/OW9bi5_b-Wc Geocaching 101https:// Glossary of termshttps:// YouTube Geocaching VideosUse Youtube search box and search “by Geocaching” Events Calendarhttp://

Geocaching A geocacher hides a container at specific coordinates with a logbook and swag. Cache is logged at with name, coordinates, difficulty/terrain rating, type, size and description detailed. A volunteer reviews to ensure all guidelines followed and publishes for all to see after review. Fellow cachers hunt for the cache. When found, they sign the logbook and record their find (or DNF) and comments on adventure at

The Basics TaskWhere to go Become a basic member [free] Search your zip code [60187] click magnifying glass, click “Map the Results” ………. or ………… Use the free Geocaching App on your Smart phone Open app search for [60187] Tap the magnifying glass Look for golf n’ popcorn GC3V17C Adjust map North of Roosevelt, East of Main St near Peoples Resource Center A puzzle we will solveAnd hunt for together

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