What is geocaching?

Geocaching is a relatively new activity that combines hiking, treasure hunting and global positioning system (GPS). For more information about GPS, you can read the Wisegeek article called: What is GPS?

Geocaching includes two separate parties that are composed either by individuals or groups. One side hides cache anywhere in the world and records latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates using a portable GPS device. The cache usually consists of a small plastic container in which some small objects such as toys or coins are located. Geocachers are looking for these hidden cacheis using their own portable GPS devices in conjunction with maps and tracks. When they finally discover the cache, they can take several items and leave several different for future geocachers.

Geocaching is a popular New Hobby and provides another reason to explore the world around us. The discovery of a hidden cache after a long search is a surprisingly beneficial event. All over the world are waiting for discovery KDOKOli who wants to participate.

Since geocaching is becoming increasingly popular, some participants add a new level of complexity to be interesting. For deviation, some geocachers hide cache in particularly difficult places, such as underwater or up in a tree. Some geocachers hide the cache in the series so that the first cache contains instructions to discover another cache, etc.