1 The geocachers are coming! But that's a good thing.

2 Introduction What is geocaching? What is geocaching? Who are the geocachers? Who are the geocachers? What are the rules and who enforces them? What are the rules and who enforces them? What are other parks doing? What are other parks doing? How can you prepare for geocaching? How can you prepare for geocaching?

3 What is geocaching? Low-impact outdoor activity for GPS users of all ages Low-impact outdoor activity for GPS users of all ages GPS = Global Positioning System GPS = Global Positioning System

4 What is geocaching? Outdoor adventure game for GPS users of all ages. Outdoor adventure game for GPS users of all ages. The basic idea is to set up caches (hidden containers) and share the locations (latitude/longitude) of these caches on the internet. The basic idea is to set up caches (hidden containers) and share the locations (latitude/longitude) of these caches on the internet.

5 What is geocaching? GPS users can then use the coordinates to find the caches. GPS users can then use the coordinates to find the caches. The visitor may take something from the cache, leave something, and/or sign the logbook. The visitor may take something from the cache, leave something, and/or sign the logbook. The find is then logged onto the Internet website where statistics about found and hidden caches are maintained. The find is then logged onto the Internet website where statistics about found and hidden caches are maintained.

6 Whats the point? It may sound simple, but many caches are well hidden. It may sound simple, but many caches are well hidden. Many require searching and experience to find. Many require searching and experience to find. Only a few geocaches are accidentally found by non- geocachers. Only a few geocaches are accidentally found by non- geocachers.

7 Whats the point? Sometimes just getting to the cache area can be a big part of the adventure. Sometimes just getting to the cache area can be a big part of the adventure. It's one thing to see the latitude and longitude plotted on a map, but it can be quite a task to figure out how to get from here to there. It's one thing to see the latitude and longitude plotted on a map, but it can be quite a task to figure out how to get from here to there.

8 Whats the point? Geocaching can be thought of in two parts: The journey to reach the cache area. The journey to reach the cache area. The challenge of actually finding the cache container. The challenge of actually finding the cache container. Both can be equally rewarding.

9 Worldwide geocaches

10 Who are the geocachers?

11 Who are the geocachers?

12 Geocache containers A weather-resistant container such as Tupperware, Rubbermaid, or surplus ammo box A weather-resistant container such as Tupperware, Rubbermaid, or surplus ammo box

13 Geocache containers Usually a weather- resistant container such as Tupperware, Rubbermaid, or surplus ammo box Usually a weather- resistant container such as Tupperware, Rubbermaid, or surplus ammo box

14 Whats in a cache? Logbook Logbook Trinkets to trade Trinkets to trade Examples: maps, books, software, hardware, CDs, videos, pictures, coins, tools, games, etc. Examples: maps, books, software, hardware, CDs, videos, pictures, coins, tools, games, etc. Information sheet that explains the container and geocaching, as well as contact information. Information sheet that explains the container and geocaching, as well as contact information. Disposable camera (optional) Disposable camera (optional)

15 Whats in a cache?

16 Thank you!