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Geocaching is best described as high-tech
treasure hunting, using GPS devices to locate containers
called geocaches. Geocaches are hidden in many outdoor locations
throughout the country and all around the worrld... even
Antarctica!
Geocaching is an ideal family activity:
young children love the idea of a treasure hunt; the older
kids can show off their ability to use another gadget; and
parents will be happy that everyone is getting some healthy
outdoor exercise and learning something at the same time.
You can even combine geocaching with cycling and hiking
for an even more enjoyable experience.
Geocaching combines technology with
outdoor adventure and is a great way to explore locations
near and far.
Experienced geocachers can download co-ordinates
for the caches from www.geocaching.com
Those new to the sport can hire a GPS unit with pre-loaded
co-ordinates and, after some basic instruction, follow directions
to each cache.
After locating the containers, finders
have the opportunity to share their experiences with the
growing online geocaching community. Look out for launch
events at all of the country parks, where you'll be able
to come along and try out the activity. After these events
you can come along at any time and look for existing and
newly established geocaches.
For those of you without GPS devices
you will soon be able to hire these from Trailnet at selected
country parks. Contact geocaching@trailnet.org.uk for more
information.
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