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GeoCaching 201___ ___
This is a continuation of the recent GeoCaching 101 Event

Not really a full-blown GeoCaching 201 Class, mostly centered on Paperless GeoCaching
This Event is sponsored by the Iowa Geocachers Organization (IGO)

  • Are you tired of printing out GeoCache information?
  • Are you tired of manually entering GeoCache Coordinates into your GPS?
  • Would you like to select the type, area and location of where you want to GeoCache and load the information quickly into your Palm Pilot & GPS?
  • Do you want to "see" the area that you will be GeoCaching before you head out?
  If you answered Yes, then this Class may be for YOU!

This Event will consist of two hours of classroom instruction
Topics that will be covered:
  • What is Paperless GeoCaching?
  • What is a Pocket Query?
  • What is GSAK?
  • What is CacheMate?
  • Google Earth


  •  Where: Wickiup Hill Outdoor Leaning Center (10260 Morris Hills Rd, Toddville, IA 52341)
      When: Saturday, 2 February 2008 (Alternate date: Saturday, 9 February 2008)
      Time: Noon until about 2:00pm
      Price: Donation(s) to IGO & Linn County Conservation will be accepted for the Event

How do I reserve a seat for this?:
You can make your reservation(s) here by submitting a "log your visit" & "will attend"
Or call the Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center at: 319 892-6485.
Please include the TOTAL number of people that plan on attending the class.

Do I need a GPS to attend?
Yes, this is an "advanced" class for people that are familiar with GeoCaching

What's on the horizon? There is a good possibility of a follow on class to discuss mapping and other software
The date for this class is TBD




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