Want to get outside more this year? Try Geocaching:
Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for GPS users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache.
See also Waymarking, Magellan GPS and Map Tools.
Gecocachers have started Cache In Trash Out:
Cache 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. On certain days, we also participate in much larger clean-up events that involve and benefit the larger community.
This initiative started in 2003, when geocachers around the world organized 67 cleanup events in 5 countries and 28 States.
And get ready for your geocaching and other outdoor adventures by ordering Backpacker Magazine and your copy of A Spiritual Field Guide: Meditations for the Outdoors.
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