Hubby, Kena and I went Geocashing today. Of course hubby found the easiest ones so I wouldn't have to walk to far. We had fun. We are planning to go tomorrow if my imaginary remmission stays put! Here's a pic of me and Kenna after we found one. We found 8 today!
Lovie,
I had to look it up....it seems to be a worldwide game of hide and seek with the seekers using a GPS to find the treasures. PhatsHi Poet. So glad you were able to go out and have fun today! Thanks, Phats, for the definition, but I'm still kind of lost . First, what are the "treasures" and who puts them there, or are they items of nature, or things you might expect to find in a given area?
Traditional CacheThis is the original cache type consisting, at a bare minimum, a container and a log book. Normally you'll find a tupperware container, ammo box, or bucket filled with goodies, or smaller container ("micro cache") too small to contain items except for a log book. The coordinates listed on the traditional cache page are the exact location for the cache. The general rule of thumb is, "If you take an item, leave an item, and write in the logbook." Some caches are themed, so make sure to read the description before going on a hunt. |
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Multi-Cache (Offset Cache)A multi-cache ("multiple") involves two or more locations, the final location being a physical container. There are many variations, but most multi-caches have a hint to find the second cache, and the second cache has hints to the third, and so on. An offset cache (where you go to a location and get hints to the actual cache) is considered a multi-cache. |
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Project A.P.E. CacheIn 2001, twelve geocaches were placed in conjunction with 20th Century Fox to support the movie Planet of the Apes. Each cache represented a fictional story in which scientists revealed an Alternative Primate Evolution. These caches were made using specially marked ammo containers. Each cache had an original prop from the movie. Only a few Project A.P.E. caches exist today. |
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Mystery or Puzzle CachesThe "catch-all" of cache types, this form of cache can involve complicated puzzles you will first need to solve to determine the coordinates. Examples include sending the cache owner a verification codeword found inside the logbook, performing some task at the cache location and taking a photograph, or writing the online log in a format or with content that satisfies the cache requirements. Due to the increasing creativity of geocaching this becomes the staging ground for new and unique challenges. |
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Letterbox HybridA letterbox is another form of treasure hunting using clues instead of coordinates. In some cases, however, a letterbox has coordinates, and the owner has made it a letterbox and a geocache. To read more about letterboxing, visit the Letterboxing North America web site. |
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Wherigo™ CacheWherigo is a toolset for creating and playing GPS-enabled adventures in the real world. By integrating a Wherigo experience, called a cartridge, with finding a cache, the geocaching hunt can be an even richer experience. Among other uses, Wherigo allows geocachers to interact with physical and virtual elements such as objects or characters while still finding a physical geocache container. A Wherigo-enabled GPS device is required to play a cartridge. Learn more at Wherigo.com. |
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Event CacheOccasionally, local geocachers and geocaching organizations designate a time and location to meet and discuss geocaching. After the event the caches are archived. |
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Mega-Event CacheA Mega-Event cache is similar to an Event Cache but it is much larger. In order to qualify as a Mega Event, the event cache must be attended by 500+ people. Typically, Mega Events are annual events and attract geocachers from all over the world. |
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Cache In Trash Out EventCache In Trash Out is an activity intimately tied to geocaching. While out there on a cache hunt, we collect litter along the trails and properly dispose of it. Cache In Trash Out Events are much larger clean-up events that involve and benefit the larger community. |
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EarthCacheAn EarthCache is a special place that people can visit to learn about a unique geoscience feature or aspect of our Earth. EarthCaches include a set of educational notes and the details about where to find the location (latitude and longitude). Visitors to EarthCaches can see how our planet has been shaped by geological processes, how we manage the resources and how scientists gather evidence to learn about the Earth. For more information about EarthCaches, visit http://www.earthcache.org/. |
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GPS Adventures Maze ExhibitAn event exhibit cache represents geocaching participation at the GPS Adventures Maze Exhibit. The GPS Adventures Maze is a traveling educational exhibit designed to teach people of all ages about navigation, GPS technology and geocaching. |
Grandfathered Cache TypesThese are cache types that are no longer available for creation on geocaching.com. Visit the Waymarking web site for other GPS hunting activities.
Lovie, I had to look it up....it seems to be a worldwide game of hide and seek with the seekers using a GPS to find the treasures. Phats[/QUOTE]Thanks Phats. I thought I was the only one that didn't know what it was. Interesting.
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