Let's Go Geocaching!!

What is Geocaching?

Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called "geocaches" or "caches") anywhere in the world. (From Wikipedia)

Where can I go Geocaching?

You probably have caches hidden within just a few miles of your home!

What do I need to go Geocaching?

To get started, all you need is a computer with internet access and a gps receiver.

There are many different GPS receivers starting in price at around $90.00. Handheld devices are most appropriate for geocaching. Here are two pictures of popular basic GPS receivers:

    Garmin etrex            Magellan eXplorist

- Check out this GPS Buying Guide from geocaching.com -