Exploring the landscape in the 21st Century There are many ways to get out into the landscape and explore new places. Geocaching is an exciting and innovative way of exploring the landscape in search of hidden objects called caches. How does geocaching work? Geocaching relies on either a GPS unit or a GPS enabled device such as a smart phone. An object is hidden in the landscape or urban streetscape with a GPS sending device or tag. The person or people participating then have to find this cache using their device. The first to find the object wins. Geocaching can also be done non-competitively by simply looking for the objects at your own pace. WATCH: What is Geocaching? There are many apps you can download on Apple, Android and Windows platforms for using on your smart phone, so it’s a very accessible way of having fun in the landscape. Often, these apps are provided by geocaching organisers who have either hidden their own caches, or their members have submitted a geocache to their website. Currently there are over 2,000,000 such caches around the world. Related articles:
Often geocaches are hidden in weather proof containers that also contain a log book for the geocacher to write their name or tag (a geocaching nickname) along with the date they found the geocache. Occasionally geocaches contain a small trinket or memoire to trade. In these cases it is expected that the object is replaced by another similar object of low value for trading with the next geocacher.
Geocache Geocaching Cache Small Logbook. Credit: Public Domain CC0 1.0
Who can geocache? Anyone who is reasonably fit and has a good mobility can geocache. Objects are hidden in a range of places with varying degrees of accessibility; from a street in your local neighbourhood to rugged mountain trails. You can simply pick the sites you want to visit. Why geocache?
Two geocachers with a geocache they have found. Credit: CC BY-SA 2.0 by Fihu
Geocaching takes you off the beaten track, and makes you explore places and environments that you might not otherwise see. Even geocaching within your own street or block can make you see your familiar environment in a different way, or discover new things about your hometown. Geocaching Facts The term geocache is believed to be coined on the 30th of May 2000 by Matt Strum. The title of world’s most found geocache is shared between two geocaches. They are both located in Prague, Czech Republic. Both geocaches have been found over 12,400 times. The world’s oldest existing geocache is reported to be in Washington, USA, located in the lava bed at Mount Adams and was hidden on 7th of May 2000. Try Geocahing yourself
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You don’t have to rely on pre-organised geocaches or purchase expensive geocaching apps to try geocaching with friends. Why not purchase this geocahe kit and hide it for your friends to find? Your local park is a great place to start, taking it in turns to hide the cache. This kit by Dr. B contains a micro cache-engraved ‘Geocache’ for easy identification in the wilderness, a trackable tag, ‘Rite in the Rain’ log papers, logbook, stash notes, official geocaching sticker, decryption key, geo creed, permanent marker, pencils and some assorted plastic bags. Once placed, you will be able to find the geocache using GPS on your smartphone. This kit really does contain everything you need, just add GPS for a great out-of-the-box geocaching experience. Geocaching is the way to go Whether you’re looking to spend a little free time one afternoon searching for a geocache in your own neighbourhood, want to explore a new city on an urban weekend away or fancy exploring the wider landscape; geocaching is a great way to get out and explore the landscape. It can be competitive or just for fun. Try it for yourself! Geocache in style with the Magellan eXplorist GC Waterproof Geocaching GPS by Magellan Article written by Ashley Penn. Return to HomepageFeatured image: Geocache Geocaching Cache Small Logbook. Credit: Public Domain CC0Published in Blog
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