Geocaching is a great activity for all ages. It's part outdoor adventure, orienteering and treasure hunting. You will combine outdoor activities with puzzle solving, observation skills and a lot of fun. The amazing part is that you can look for geocaches across the entire world.
So, what is this thing called Geocaching you ask? Simply put, game participants hide a container with small tokens or maybe just a logbook. Then the location is recorded and posted. Other participants will use the GPS location in order to hunt for the hidden treasure. Geocaching.com has an incredible number of coordinates for you to explore. An app on your mobile device will help guide you to your destination and get you started with this hobby. It will provide locations and hints as to what to expect and, depending on who is playing with you, hints and an idea of how difficult this will be to find.
Geocache "loot" may consist of stickers, small tokens, something silly or perhaps you will just be asked to log your name and the date in a logbook. It's a nice touch to leave something in the box for the next person or perhaps for whoever placed it there to begin with. There are several websites with more complete information and tips and tricks. You'll especially want to check out game rules and etiquette so that the game stays fun for everyone.
We are including a link to REI's website on the upper left hand of the photos section ("Visit Website") regarding getting started. REI is a reliable outdoor-activity source, they're straight to the point and concise. Have fun and get going!