A museum shelter for art - and snowshoers Nov 15, 2009
Nodding to the boom in geocaching - a GPS-assisted hunt for a cache of trinkets hidden in the landscape - the Clark even loans out GPS units at the main museum s front desk ... Whether or not they try geocaching, New Englanders will find the entire Clark Art Institute complex to be a hidden treasure. (Boston Globe)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 11/15 Nov 15, 2009
Black 'n gold-themed treasure hunt and geocaching instruction. 2-3:30 p.m. $5, $20 families. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Games offer new outlook to outdoors Oct 21, 2009
If you liked scavenger hunts as a kid, then geocaching a high-tech outdoor treasure-hunting game using GPS devices may be appealing ... "Geocaching is just another element to that hobby. Some are pretty intense, six miles in the woods." ... People who want to geocache need to go to the international geocaching Web site, , and search for locations of caches (small containers with "treasures" inside) in their area or anywhere they'd like to find them. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Geocaching Rising In Popularity Oct 14, 2009
() -- The phenomenon of geocaching is rising in popularity across the globe ... Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices ... Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment. (W-USA News, DC)
Ill. treasure hunt halted as possible prank Oct 5, 2009
Clovis will host a high-tech scavenger hunt on Saturday called geocaching. The family-friendly event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and begin at the Clovis Civic Center, 1033 Fifth St.. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Authorities use GPS to help prevent potential suicide in the woods Sep 25, 2009
And doubly fortunate, Huffine s hobby is geocaching a kind of treasure hunting using GPS units ... former Toutle-ite wrote on Sep 24, 2009 9:41 AM:" Great story! That's a big geocaching 'smiley' for the Sgt! But I'm surprised that the logging roads don't show up. They do on mine... both Topo and City Guide map software have them. Time for an upgrade! ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Clovis to host high-tech GPS scavenger hunt Sep 24, 2009
Clovis will host a high-tech scavenger hunt on Saturday called geocaching ... Major geocaching events, such as one in Oklahoma City, can draw 5,000 people, said Shawn Miller, Clovis business development manager. (Fresno Bee)
Namibia: Treasure Hunting Big in Erongo Sep 18, 2009
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure-hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices ... How geocaching works, is that participants leave a hint (plus GPS co-ordinates) of a "treasure" in a certain location anywhere in the world for others to find ... "Geocaching links people of all countries and backgrounds in a fun project," he said. (allAfrica.com)
Family Fun Day Sep 13, 2009
Naturalists will lead geocaching, fishing and bird watching activities at designated times. Participants will leave with many ideas on how to spend time outdoors together as a family. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
City boy meets farm girl ... Sep 11, 2009
We spent the weekend in family activities on the farm, geocaching (a new form of "treasure hunt" game using GPS) on the nearby Hoover Trail, sitting around bonfires and listening to Grandpa and Grandma tell stories of the good old days ... We were enjoying a beautiful fall weekend with my family and decided to use Saturday afternoon to go geocaching on the rest of the Hoover Trail ... We had been geocaching all afternoon, and since I'm somewhat directionally challenged, I don't always find the... (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
In geocaching, GPS coordinates lay the course for an anywhere adventure Aug 29, 2009
It s about hiking, being outdoors, Lloyd Moulton of Athol, the finder of this prize, said of geocaching, a high-tech sport ... Today, this passion for pursuit can be seen in the sport of geocaching, a technological treasure hunt that relies on mobile GPS units, rather than weathered parchment maps marked with an X, to try to locate caches, or de facto treasure chests ... Here s how it works: Geocaching devotees strategically hide prize-containing caches - coffee cans, film containers, or other... (Boston Globe)
Lime Creek to mark 25th anniversary Aug 27, 2009
Afternoon activities include trail tram rides, casting golf, geocaching with GPS, hunting simulator, reptile and amphibian presentation, seed harvest demonstration, bike ride, canoeing, nature book reading, and monarch butterfly tagging. A lunch of grilled burgers and brats will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A drawing for free T-shirts will be held at the end of the event at 4 p.m.. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Hidden treasures Aug 23, 2009
Geocaching: A dangerously habit-forming hobby ... Geocaching is less than a decade old, but it s already booming all over the globe ... Geocaching is a simple game. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
High-tech searchers scour Sterling Aug 16, 2009
But geocaching GPS-led treasure hunting has become a phenomenon that participants say has motivated them to get outside, exercise and explore new places more often. It's a way to use the technology to go searching for things, said Sterling Nature Center Director Jim D'Angelo, who led an introduction to geocaching class at the center Saturday ... Geocaching goes like this: Someone hides a cache ammo boxes, Tupperware containers and film canisters work well for keeping trinkets and visitor logs... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Gear up for your own great American road trip Aug 5, 2009
Add custom points of interest (POIs); download geocaches from Geocaching. com, and geo-tag your photos then show them off with the picture viewer. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Thieves steal from local cub scouts Aug 5, 2009
"Every time we go camping we do this thing called geocaching, so there's these capsules, and we have to find all this stuff.". The trailer held about $5,000 worth of equipment that the children accumulated by volunteering through fund raisers. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Students explore atmospheric, marine science at camp Jul 28, 2009
Camp instruction focused on watersheds and ecosystems; geocaching and GIS mapping; monitoring water, climate, air and water pressure, wind and circulation; and sound collection and analysis. Although the majority of the camp was held at NOAA's Auke Bay Laboratory, students took field trips to the Mount Roberts Tramway, Aurora Harbor, Auke Lake, Twin Lakes and Sunshine Cove. (Juneau Empire)
Summer fun on the slopes atbargain prices Jul 16, 2009
The resort also hosts family kickball games, scavenger hunts, geocaching (a GPS scavenger hunt), chairlift rides, and Michigans only alpine slide ... Theres a bungy trampoline, outdoor roller rink, hiking, biking, outdoor movie nights, geocaching, star-gazing tours, campfires and smore-making, pools, spas, and a splash pad for small fries ... You can also redeem your bucks for disc golf, geocaching, spa treatments, golf, dining, or mountain bike and boat rentals. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Season in the Sun: Family Travelers Rule in the Summertime Jul 16, 2009
This summer, the package keeps everybody happy with 20% savings for families on a deluxe guest room, plus a $100 activity credit good toward horseback riding, fly-fishing, scavenger hunts, geocaching and dozens of other activities. You'll also enjoy complimentary meals for kids 12 and under, buffet breakfast daily for everybody, and a S'mores kit for roasting treats at the outdoor fire pit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Geocaching catches on in local communities Jul 14, 2009
Jodi Register holds her iPhone that has the GPS application, Groundspeak, which she uses in her geocaching scavenger hunts ... For many geocaching has become an inexpensive activity that allows those of all ages to explore new places on vacations or weekend excursions ... Boling said he introduced geocaching to his friends' children, who first told him they would not enjoy hiking. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Treasure hunters get their fix geocaching in West Volusia Jul 13, 2009
Smith is a geocaching hobbyist who designs and writes the scripts for most of the quests. Geocaching involves using GPS receivers to locate places where treasure boxes are hidden ... Across the globe, there are tens of thousands of geocaching adventures ready for explorers to tackle. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Maine travel packages being offered Jul 7, 2009
"Old Canada Road Geocaching": Includes two nights lodging and geocaching along a National Scenic Byway (meals additional), for $108 per adult, $95 per child. "Outdoor Sporting Heritage": Three nights in wilderness lodges, all meals included, with traditional outdoor activities, $318 per person. (Yahoo News)
Nebraska offers geopicting contest Jun 30, 2009
The contest combines vacation picture taking with the geocaching concept. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played by people with GPS devices ... Some of the early entries in the state s byways geopicting contest have come from Nebraska s geocaching community, recruited by contest designers to get the new idea off the ground. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Hidden Park on iPhone turns Common outing into a fantastic adventure Jun 29, 2009
The $7 iPhone game mixes augmented reality with turn-by-turn directions, geocaching, and animation. The phone s camera and GPS transponder set the stage for Hidden Park. (Boston Globe)
Have a GPS? Why not give Geaocaching a try? (12) Jun 28, 2009
How about an exciting and challenging scavenger hunt called Geocaching that the whole family might enjoy ... The word Geocaching refers to geo for geography, while caching refers to a hiding place for concealing and preserving provisions, items or sentiments ... Geocaching is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
10 things to do in July Jun 26, 2009
The Campbell County Recreation Center has a class available July 10 for anyone interested in learning the art of geocaching. Become a technologically advanced pirate as you search for hidden treasures with a GPS.. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Police: Objects Found On Beach Part Of Web Game Jun 23, 2009
A bomb squad identified the pipe as part of a game called Geocaching, according to Hassan. On the Geocaching Web site, the game is described as a "high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with (global positioning) devices.". (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Beyond the tie: Gift ideas for all kinds of dads Jun 16, 2009
An iPhone app for the active dad: the MotionX GPS v5 allows him to track his performance while driving, biking, running, hiking, walking, geocaching and sailing. FOR FOODIE DAD. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Army Corps of Engineers Will Host National Get Outdoors Day Activities at Eight Corps Project Sites Jun 5, 2009
Among the outdoor recreation activities at these sites are geocaching (a high-tech version of treasure hunting using the latest handheld electronic devices), hiking, bicycling, photography contests, scuba and water safety demonstrations, Dutch oven cooking, disc golf competitions, children's fishing derby, environmental education and virtual fishing simulator. Dozens of other Corps of Engineers project sites will also hold events in support of National Get Outdoors Day. (PR Newswire)
Kids' Summer Camps Jun 5, 2009
Awesome Adventures July 27-30, hike to a mountain lake, float in tubes on the Beaverhead River, go geocaching near Bannack State Park (a biking treasure hunt), and spend a day slipping and sliding at Fairmont Hot Springs (fee includes transportation, snack, entrance fees, etc. for children entering fourth and sixth grades, time will be announced; 80 ( 95). (Montana Standard, MT)
Festival map Jun 4, 2009
Geocaching & Bike Bowling Venture Outdoors Explore Point State Park Saturday, June 6, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, June 7, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, June 14, noon-5 p.m.. Running Through the Sheets Joann Kielar -- Children's Museum of Pittsburgh An interactive installation for kids Saturday, June 6, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, June 7, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, June 14, noon-5 p.m.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Exploring Helena’s trails with children Jun 4, 2009
Geocaching turns a hike into a treasure hunt by using a Global Positioning System (GPS) to locate hidden caches. They may also enjoy route finding with a map and compass. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Greenway Days celebration offers people plenty to do Jun 3, 2009
Team geocaching is scheduled at Rattlesnake Lake. Teams will be loaned a GPS unit, pocket PC and digital camera to help them find hidden caches along the trails at scenic Rattlesnake Lake. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
A Brief History of GPS May 26, 2009
Adventure-seekers use GPS for a game called geocaching, a kind of satellite-based treasure hunt that currently boasts more than 800,000 active "caches" waiting to be found around the world. One market research firm estimates the worldwide GPS market will total $75 billion by 2013. (Time.com)
Program encourages women's interests in outdoors May 8, 2009
Also: The event includes classes on cast net/seining, Florida living history, surf fishing, fly fishing, geocaching, sea glass/sea bean jewelry, kayaking, outdoor cooking, nature photography, personal protection and Sea-Doo watercraft. Raffles and silent auction will run throughout the day. (Florida Today)
Clip and save summer activities calendar Apr 30, 2009
Get in on the popular geocaching hike at 7 p.m. starting at the Beattie Street Trail and test your electronic skills on Mount Helena (442-0490). Aug. 1. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Canal cleaners Apr 19, 2009
Wunderlich also helped organize the event as part of a geocaching event, a treasure hunt activity using global positioning systems that usually involves the participants picking up trash ... Wunderlich said that geocaching is gaining popularity with the easy availability of items such as hand held GPS systems and an increased interest in keeping the environment clean. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Get set for Oyster Fest! Apr 18, 2009
New events on this years programme include the Geo Oyster Geocaching competition from Monday 6 to Friday 10 July, an outdoor treasure hunting game which uses GPS and smart phones to locate a series of 12 way points in and around the Knysna Basin. Nights of 1000 Pictures will give festival-goers the opportunity to buy local art at just R100 per photograph, illustration or painting. (iAfrica.com)
Burmaster:Everyone has a stake in schools Apr 15, 2009
Using handheld GPS devices, travel bugs, and custom designed geocaching coins, students will be able to track the travels of the coins and bugs across each continent and the U.S. through the use of the Internet and field trips. The bugs will continue to move from cache to cache for years through international guests that visit the school. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
4/14/2009, 9:37am Right idea, right time Apr 15, 2009
Published: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 9:37 AM CDT At issue: Watertown High School students are having fun with an activity called geocaching ... One of the hot, new crazes for kids is something called geocaching, a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices ... Watertown High School has a geocaching club that has grown from 10 to 40 members in a few months. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Geocaching in Watertown Apr 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009 1:52 PM CDT Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Peter Yarrow concert, Alum Spring Park gathering, canoeing, film among planned Earth Day activities Apr 14, 2009
This Saturday, Lake Anna State Park will host an Earth Day Adventure canoe tour, cleanup and geocaching from 1-3 p.m. It's $6 a person. For more information, call the park office, 854-5503. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
WHS Geocaching Club catching on9:58 am | (No comments posted.) Apr 14, 2009
WHS Geocaching Club catching on ... Published: Monday, April 13, 2009 9:58 AM CDT The next time you see high school kids climbing trees or rummaging around unusual places, they may be geocaching ... Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 4/5/09 Apr 5, 2009
April 5 Easter Egg Geocaching. North Park. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 3/29/09 (Today) Mar 29, 2009
Easter egg geocaching April 5 ... OK, so geocaching makes for a lousy song ... April 5 Easter Egg Geocaching. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Find Your Way Home Feb 25, 2009
Only months later, the first recreational use for GPS was designed: "geostashing," later renamed the less pejorative "geocaching.". If you aren't familiar, geocaching involves putting trinkets and a log book into canisters that are then "cached" in various places, and their specific geographic locations entered on any of several Web sites. (Fox News)
New police patrol serves Hillsboro's parks Feb 18, 2009
Delepine says geocaching often triggers police calls. Because stashes are commonly in metal boxes, he says, those who stumble on them suspect bombs. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Letterboxing Puts a New Spin on Geo... Feb 17, 2009
Although it is similar to the popular sport of geocaching, letterboxing requires less equipment and involves artistic creations in the form of individualized rubber stamps. How to Become a Letterboxer. (Suite101.com)
Valley couples' bended-knee moments Feb 14, 2009
A fan of geocaching, in which hobbyists use GPS coordinates to hunt for treasures left by others, the two went on a hunt of their own ... The GPS device led them to a medium-size, distressed leather box filled with what Kerry assumed to be the usual geocaching logbook and trinkets ... He proposed on a geocaching hiking trip -- she found her ring using GPS coordinates. (AZCentral)
Outdoors hotline Feb 8, 2009
DETAILS: Try out snowshoes, skis, avalanche beacons, Geocaching and more at this event hosted by the Bureau of Land Management and REI.. COST: Free. (Anchorage Daily News)
