Geocaching in the lowcountry
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Barcamp Charleston 2010
Geocaching HistoryWhat is Geocaching? The use of a GPS to
find a cache that contains items to be found. http://www.geocaching.com/about/
history.aspxhttp://www.geocaching.com/faq/default.aspxWho can participate in Geocaching?
If you can walk you can go GeocachingGreat activity for families
Geocaching in Lowcountry
Geocaching pictures
Geocache picture
Geocache pictures
Geocache picture
Geocache picture
What tools do you need?Free Geocaching account on
http://www.geocaching.comGPSCorrect clothing – closed shoes and long
pantsBug Spray (DEET) or Skin So Soft from AvonLong stick or metal rod for probing for
hidden caches on the ground Flashlight if Geocaching at night
The different types of Caches• http://www.geocaching.com/about/
cache_types.aspxTraditionalMicroMulti CacheMystery CacheEvent CacheCache in Trash Out event
Geocache Difficulty ratingDetermined by the size of the cacheDetermined by the terrainRating goes from 1 through 5The higher the number the harder it will be
to find it.
Different types of GPS to usehttp://www.geocaching.com/about/
buying.aspxGarmin is a well known brandGPS software for iPhone, iPad, Android http://www.geocaching.com/iphone/ Groundspeak
Geocache application
Picture of Garmin GPS I use
Being Aware of surroundingsPersonal safety. Geocache with a partner Be aware of wildlife and insects Beware of MugglersMugglers are people who vandalize caches
Geocaching ettiquetteThere are no wrong or right ways to
GeocacheDifferent people do it differentlyDon’t leave trash in the cache you findHide the cache container as well as you
found itIf you take a cache item please leave oneIf you take a travel bug relocate it within 24
hrs
Angel Oak Tree on Bohicket Rd
Geocaching Picture
Geocaching Picture
The Bird Cache
The Bird Cache
The Bird Cache
Going to the cache
The cache found