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Geocaching Basics Geocaching Basics
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Geocaching BasicsGeocaching Basics
What is geocaching? What is a geocache? Why would I want to go geocaching? Brief overview of the GPS system How to find your first geocache. The next step… hide your own cache.
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What is geocaching?What is geocaching?
An outdoor adventure game for GPS users of all ages.
(GPS = Global Positioning System)
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What is geocaching?What is geocaching?
1.1. A weatherproof box is hidden A weatherproof box is hidden in the woods.in the woods.
2.2. The location of the box is The location of the box is published on the internet.published on the internet.
3.3. Others go out and find the box.Others go out and find the box.
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What is a geocache?What is a geocache?
A weather-resistant A weather-resistant container such as container such as Tupperware,Tupperware, Rubbermaid, or Rubbermaid, or surplus ammo boxsurplus ammo box
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What is a geocache?What is a geocache?
Sometimes very small Sometimes very small (Micro-cache)(Micro-cache)
35mm film container35mm film containerAltoids TinAltoids TinMagnetic Hide-a-keyMagnetic Hide-a-key
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What’s in a cache?What’s in a cache?
Logbook Logbook Trinkets to trade Trinkets to trade
Examples: toys, books, coins, tools, games, Examples: toys, books, coins, tools, games, etc.etc.
Information sheet that explains the Information sheet that explains the container and geocaching, as well as container and geocaching, as well as contact information.contact information.
Disposable camera (optional)Disposable camera (optional)
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Variations on the gameVariations on the game
Traditional cachesTraditional caches
Multi-caches / Offset Multi-caches / Offset cachescaches
Mystery / PuzzleMystery / Puzzle
Event cachesEvent caches
Travel bugsTravel bugs
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What’s the point?What’s the point?
Visit and explore new places.Visit and explore new places.
Excitement of finding “Hidden Excitement of finding “Hidden Treasure”.Treasure”.
Family friendly outdoor activity.Family friendly outdoor activity.
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Global Positioning Global Positioning SystemSystem GPS is a system of GPS is a system of
27 satellites (24 27 satellites (24 active, 3 reserve) active, 3 reserve) to calculate your to calculate your position.position.
Satellites transmit Satellites transmit their current their current position down to position down to Earth via radio Earth via radio waves. waves.
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Latitude & LongitudeLatitude & Longitude
LatitudeLatitude
Number of degrees Number of degrees North Or South of North Or South of
the equatorthe equator
LongitudeLongitude
Number of degrees East Number of degrees East or West of Greenwich, or West of Greenwich,
England.England.
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Latitude & LongitudeLatitude & Longitude
N43N43oo 38.542 W88 38.542 W88oo 11.436 11.436
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GPS receiversGPS receivers
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Where do I find out about Where do I find out about nearby geocaches?nearby geocaches?
Visit the website:Visit the website:
http://www.geocaching.comhttp://www.geocaching.com
Key in your zip code.Key in your zip code.
Over 25 Caches within 5 miles of Over 25 Caches within 5 miles of here!here!
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Wisconsin GeocachesWisconsin Geocaches
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U.S. GeocachesU.S. Geocaches
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Worldwide GeocachesWorldwide Geocaches
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What do I need to get What do I need to get started?started?
A sense of A sense of adventureadventure
A GPS receiverA GPS receiver A computer with A computer with
internet accessinternet access Compass (optional)Compass (optional) Bug Spray or ParkaBug Spray or Parka
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What are the rules?What are the rules?
If you take something, leave something.If you take something, leave something. Leave the cache as you found it. Leave the cache as you found it. Respect private property.Respect private property. Cache in – Trash outCache in – Trash out
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Cache In / Trash Out Cache In / Trash Out (CITO)(CITO)
While searching for a cache, geocachers While searching for a cache, geocachers are encouraged to pick up and tote out are encouraged to pick up and tote out trash they find along the way. trash they find along the way.
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How To Find A How To Find A GeocacheGeocache
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1. Learn About The 1. Learn About The CacheCache
Print out the cache page and take it with youPrint out the cache page and take it with you
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2. Enter Co-ords into 2. Enter Co-ords into the GPSrthe GPSr
Waypoint Name
Waypoint Note (Optional)
Latitude and Longitude(Co-ordinates)
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3. Follow The Little 3. Follow The Little ArrowArrow
When the arrow points straight up, you are going in the right direction.
How far you have to go
Direction you SHOULD go
Direction you are going(Typically only works while moving)
Direction you SHOULD go
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4. Use Your 4. Use Your CompassCompassDon’t leave home without one!
• Take a short break… allow the GPSr to settle, then use your compass to zero in on the actual geocache site.
• Pace off the distance shown on the GPSr.
• Use your compass to help you find civilization if your GPSr were to ever quit.
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5. Look Around5. Look Around•Look for anything unusual or out of place.
•Look in places that YOU think would be good to place a cache.
•No luck? Enlarge your search area.
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6. Woo Hoo!6. Woo Hoo!Found It!Found It!
•Sign the log book.
•Trade items if you wish.
•No inappropriate trading items please. (this is a family activity)
•Leave something of equal or greater value compared to what you take.
•Re-hide the cache back in the same spot.
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The Next StepThe Next Step
Go out and place your own geocache for others to find!Go out and place your own geocache for others to find!
Show off a favorite areaShow off a favorite area Think up some creative and innovative variationsThink up some creative and innovative variations Show off how sneaky you can beShow off how sneaky you can be Be sure and ask permission of land manager(s)Be sure and ask permission of land manager(s) Be mindful of sensitive environmental areasBe mindful of sensitive environmental areas
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Today’s Temp. CachesToday’s Temp. Caches
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Today’s Temp. CachesToday’s Temp. Caches
Closed Area (CLOSED)
Hint: cvyr bs fgvpxf
Container: Small Stamp: Fish
N43o 38.494 W88o 11.415
D=1.5 / T=1.5
The Owl (OWL)
Hint: pyhzc bs gerrf, 5sg nobir tebhaq
Container: Small Stamp: Giraffe
N43o 38.472 W88o 11.474
D=2.5 / T= 2
Keebler
(KEEBLR) Hint: bcra onfr bs gerr
Container: Small Stamp: Butterfly
N43o 38.452 W88o 11.407
D=2 / T= 2
No Stamp
Enjoy The View (ENJOY)
Hint: orarngu lbhe srrg
Required Container: Ammo Box
N43o 38.534 W88o 11.505
D=1 / T= 1.5
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Thank you!Thank you!