What is Geocaching?
In the lay man's term Geocaching is using expensive GPS tool to locate tupperware! Geocaching has been started by enthusiasts all around the world and is pursued as a hobby for fun and recreation. "Caches" are located all over the world in parks, urban areas and some public places. The caches could be boxes (not easily destroyed by weathering) containing inexpensive things like squeeze toys, fake money, small toys etc. An important ingredient in the caches is a log book, which the finders of the cache can date and sign it.
Where to look for caches?
There is a website http://www.geocaching.com/ where you can register and get the location coordinates of the caches near the area you are interested. Along with the coordinates there could also be provided description of where to look and hints. It also tells the difficulty level.
How to find caches?
You will need a hiking GPS to locate the caches. It differs a little from the auto GPS - has more battery life, can be used in the mountain/trail areas. On the GPS you plug in the coordinates and off you set to find them.
What to carry while going for Geocaching?
GPS(hiking or regular that will not fail in wilderness)
Plenty of water
Caps/hats
sunscreen
Printout of cache locations(with description and hints)
Snack
Trading items : Yes you can trade any of the items in the cache for your items.
Lots of enthusiasm and ready to have fun.
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