”Jack Peters writes a book on Geocaching that I wish I could have had while
making preparations for my first cache hunt. His insightful and informative
pages will give you a thorough overview of Geocaching”
-Jeremy Irish,
Founder
Geocaching.com |
Authored by a renowned expert on GPS usage and the editors of Geocaching.com, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Geocaching is a comprehensive, yet entertaining and easy-to-understand book for getting started and having fun with geocaching.
You may not know it yet, but hidden within a few miles of where you are, there are treasures waiting to be found. They’re hidden in the city and state parks, outside of nearby buildings, alongside hiking trails, and even in local neighborhoods. Thanks to the Internet and the global positioning system (GPS), you can join the exciting world of geocaching.
Topics include:
- A complete explanation of the game
- Expert tips from the founders and operators of the most popular geocaching website
- Solid advice on purchasing and using a GPS unit to locate treasures (caches)
- Valuable information on how to create your own online geocaching profile
- Basic rules and game variations
- Practical guidance on safety and accessibility issues, along with commonly accepted do’s and don’ts
- Helpful ideas on finding or starting a local geocaching group, forum, and competition
- Tricks for geocaching without a GPS unit (using a map and compass)
- The future of geocaching and GPS gaming
The Editors and Staff of Geocaching.com have been involved with geocaching since its inception, and are widely recognized pioneers and custodians of this rapidly growing activity.
Jack W. Peters is a leader in GPS navigation training, and an active participant and promoter of geocaching. Certified by the state of Oregon as a search and rescue officer, Jack’s efforts have been featured on The John Walsh Show. He is the author of The GPS Navigation Guide and Off-Road Field Guide, as well as publisher of GPS Navigator Magazine.com.
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