Introduction to Geocaching at Rock Eagle 4H Center Event Cache
Introduction to Geocaching at Rock Eagle 4H Center
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Saturday, October 6, 2007
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Come one, come all to an Introduction to Geocaching at Rock Eagle
4H Center. New to geocaching and want to learn some tricks of the
trade? Have you heard about geocaching and would like to give it a
try? Don't know a thing about it, but it sounds interesting? Then
attend Introduction to Geocaching - a basic how-to on this
relatively new and great sport that is sweeping the country!
Join us on Saturday, October 6th, 1:30 pm at the Rock Eagle 4H
Center.
Learn how to use GPS Technology to find geocaches (containers with
log books and trinkets). Geocaches are hidden around the world!
Geocaching is a wonderful activity for singles, couples or
families, because it’s exciting and engaging, and because most
geocaches are hidden by a beautiful view, an historic structure, or
really amazing hiding place – in plain sight!
We'll meet at Rock Eagle to discuss the basics of geocaching and
give you the opportunity to meet some of the local geocaching
enthusiasts!
Topics to be Covered:
Basics
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What the heck is Geocaching anyway?
How do I sign-up for a Geocaching.com account
Picking a Geocaching name
What are the different types of caches?
What are "trackables"?
Let's find some caches!
Next we will break out into small groups to hunt some specially
placed caches for the event and learn about:
Hunting Caches
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Selecting a Cache to Hunt
Putting Coordinates into your GPS
Navigating to the Cache Site
OK You got there, now where is it? Search Techniques
Finding It, Trading Etiquette and Signing the Logbook
Re-Hiding The Cache
Cache-In Trash-Out
Logging your Find Online
Interested? Want to attend?
There are no registration limits and all ages are welcome!
Registration helps us ensure that we have an adequate number of
props and assistance. If you have a geocaching account, please post
a "Will Attend" log to this cache page and let us know how many
will be attending.
Additional Hints
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