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What is geocaching? An outdoor activity that uses a GPS device to find hidden
containers, called geocaches
What is a geocache? A container that contains at minimum a logbook or logsheet to
sign
Why geocache? Get outdoors Physical activity Discover new places Social activity Combine with other activities or interests
Who can geocache? All ages and ability levels Groups or individual
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May 2000 – Removal of Selective Availability from NAVSTAR
Dave Ulmer of Beavercreek, OR - "Father of Geocaching"
“Geocaching"
Jeremy Irish
Groundspeak, Inc.
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The Rules of geocaching Sign the logbook If you take and item, leave an item Replace the container to its original position Log your find at www.geocaching.com
Guidelines in hiding a geocache: Adequate permission from the land owner Observe and obey all local laws Items that should never be placed in a geocache Cache saturation
Prohibitions of hiding a geocache: Buried or destruction of the natural environment Defacement of public or private property Placement in areas that are:
• Sensitive to extra traffic (archaeological or historical sites, cemeteries)
• Are in close proximity of active railroads• On or near military installations• On or near public structures deemed potential or possible targets for
terrorist attacks (highway bridges, dams, government buildings, schools, and airports)
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Navigational Device
Container
Logbook
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Swag
Personal/Signature Items Wooden Coins Pathtags Business Cards
Trackables Travel Bugs Geocoins
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Traditional
Multi-Cache
Mystery or Puzzle
Virtual
Event
Other
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A US-based navigational satellite system 24 satellites Broadcasted signal Calculation of a 3-dimensional intersection
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Power
Page Zoom In/Out
Thumb Stick
Find
Display Screen Battery Cover
Data Port
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Start Up Sequence
Power
Page
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Previewing the Main Pages
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Enter a waypoint
Thumb Stick
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Edit a Waypoint (Name)
Thumb Stick “First Name”
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Edit a Waypoint (Coordinates)
Thumb Stick N 46 37.438W 112 06.253
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GoTo a Waypoint
Find
Thumb Stick
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Calibrating 1. This is used if it seems the GPSr is not directing you in the right location but you are sure the coordinates are entered correctly.
2. On the navigation slide, use the thumbstick to select the single paper option on the top.
3. Select down to “Calibrate Compass”.
4. Follow directions on screen.
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Units 1. This is used if the units are not set up to hours, minutes, seconds.
2. From the main menu, select “Setup”.
3. Select “Units”.4. Select “Position Format”.5. Select “hddd mm mmm”.
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Deleting 1. This is used to delete waypoints.
2. From the main menu, select “Find”.
3. Select the single piece of paper at the top with the thumbstick.
4. Select “Delete All”.
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N 46 37.391 W 112 06.272“Last Name”
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Most prevalent website for geocachingWebsite:
Search for geocaches Participate in online forums Links to other resources
Membership: Free for everyone to register an account Only requires a valid email address
Usernames: Used to sign-in Sign logbooks Cannot be changed
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We have gone over:- Geocaching & its History
- Rules and Guidelines
- Equipment
- Types of Geocaches
- The GPS and Receivers
- The parts of a Garmin GPSr
- How to mark, rename, and navigate to a waypoint using a Garmin GPSr
- How to use www.geocaching.com to find a cache listing and log a find
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Questions?