[GeoStL] Re: Don't miss
- From: "tnsl" <sydstyr@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 15:38:46 -0500
"You'll need a GPS Receiver. You'll probably want to go with the electronic
option."
That's our personal choice too -- the electronic option. We've always found the
sextant and compass to be a bit bulky hanging from the optional lanyard, and
darn pointy when you fall on them.
Nancy
----- Original Message -----
From: Joyce Hoffman
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 1:14 PM
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Don't miss
Typed from the Article on Geocaching, Page 56:
Everyone knows that X marks the spot for treasures on pirate maps. A new
game called geocaching is a modern version of treasure hunting in which the X's
have been replaced with latitude and longitude coordinates and the maps are
found on websites.
Geocachers search for hidden treasure (no digging is required to find the
stash) using global positioning locators. People all over the world have
joined this Internet-based scavenger hunt.
All ages can play, and it's a great way to get out, exercise a bit and
get to know local parks, trails and landmarks. Nearly every public park and
recreation area is represented, with more than 50 caches hidden along Grant's
Trail alone. many local caches are easily accessible to almost everyone who is
mobile, but some require off-trail hiking, stretching, bending and reaching.
You can geocache year-round. Many experienced geocachers like to get out
when it's raining or in the winter when fewer curious bystanders are about.
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