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Geocaching is an outdoor activity, where people use GPS locations and other various clues to find a cache left by a previous participant. The cache can be anything from a logbook to sign or various objects. Whenever an object is claimed, something else should be left behind in its place, and the cache is to be rehidden for the next person.

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What is the Geocaching Capital of Canada?

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The Geocaching Capital of Canada is a string of seven hamlets; Irondale, Gooderham, Tory Hill, Wilberforce, Harcourt, Highland Grove and Cardiff,sandwiched between the larger communities of Haliburton and Bancroft in Central Ontario, Canada. (just below Algonquin Provincial Park)

Where was the first geocache outside of the USA?

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David Ulmer placed the first geocache in a five-gallon bucket near his home on May 2rd, 2000 in the Portland Oregon area.

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Fun things like geocaching?

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When vacationing in Nada campers, it can be difficult to find a source of entertainment that everyone will enjoy. With the rapid proliferation of smart phones and tablets, it can be difficult to rip both children and adults away from their much-loved technologies. The following guide provides simple tips and tricks on how geocaching can enhance a camping trip.

Geocaching is a fun activity for people of all ages. With geocaching, individuals search for hidden treasures located at certain latitudes and longitudes around the globe. Since geocached items are placed there by volunteers, it's possible to find a wide variety of items in a geocache box. In some cases, people have found prizes worth thousands of dollars. Other times, there may be prizes that are as simple as a 25 cent toy.

It's possible to start geocaching in only a few minutes. All it takes is access to a computer and a GPS receiver. There are many websites that have databases of geocache coordinates. In most cases, it's possible to find dozens of geocaches in even the smallest town.

While people have used dedicated GPS systems for geocaching in the past, it's possible to use one's existing GPS-enabled smart phone in many cases. However, it's important to make sure that one has an application that has off-line maps stored on the phone. Since lots of geocaches are hidden in areas without cell phone reception, it's essential to make sure that one can reach these without the use of a cellular connection.

After locating a cache, it's important to make sure that it is in good condition for the next group of adventurers. Most geocaches have a small log book where one can document his or her discovery. In addition, most geocaches are filled with an exciting variety of treasures. However, it's important to remember good etiquette with geocaches. If one removes an item from a geocache, it's good manners to put in another item for another adventurer. As a rule of thumb, it's a good idea to keep the value of an item placed in a geocache box under five dollars.

How many geocaches are in the world?

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As at Sunday 28th March 2010 Australian Sydney Time. There are 1,016,027 active caches and an estimated 3-4 milliongeocachers worldwide. This nimber is always changing

How do you enter a coordinate in to a geocaching gps?

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You can stand where you want the cache or clues to be placed and use a GPS enabled device to find your exact location or you can use an online mapping service that gives GPS co-ordinates and pinpoint your locations.

Who uses Geocaching?

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Hello, this is Bing. Geocaching was created by Dave Ulmer, a computer consultant from Oregon, who hid the first geocache on May 3, 20001. He called it a "GPS stash"; and posted the coordinates online for others to find1. The name "geocaching"; was suggested by Matt Stum on a mailing list on May 30, 20002. He combined the prefix "geo" for Earth with "caching" for hiding a cache2. Geocaching became a popular outdoor activity with millions of participants worldwide1.

How much does a geocaching system cost?

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It is 100% free to search for or hide a geocache. The only things that cost money on geocaching.com are any items on the online store, and the premium memberships. Also, if you are using your cell phone, there is a full version of the geocaching app, which costs $9.99.

Hope this helped!

What is the answer to box 3 on geocaching?

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What is a geocaching box?

for #1 i got 72

#2 i got 302

nd as for #3 i got #2

the nxt URL is 52900

What do you do when you find a geocache?

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If you have accidentally stumbled across a geocache, please leave it exactly where it is. Chances are it has not been lost and anyone who wants to find it will track it down themselves.

If you want to check that the cache is in the right place, you can find the serial number (usually found on the container or the logbook), look it up on the geocaching website and contact the cache owner.

If you have found the cache on purpose, sign the log book and put it back, then log your find on the geocaching website.

What are some things found in a geocache container?

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Even the smallest geocache should contain a log that can be signed by those who find it.

Larger caches with more room tend to have a notepad for a log, a pen to sign it with and sometimes trinkets such as buttons, toys, keyrings and so on that cachers are free to take or leave.

Can you place a geocache at a UK train station?

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Yes. At Euston Station in London there is one. Also there is a Munzee at Preston station.

You must seek permission from the Train Station managers and make the British Transport Police aware of its location to avoid any terrorism scares.

How do you hide a Geocache?

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Remember it is location, location, location. Where and how you hide a Geocache is important.

First, don't hide it near schools, highway bridges, or government buildings. Somebody snooping around with a GPS could be perceived as a threat. Second, don't bury it in the ground. Burying it under logs, a big piece of bark, or leaves is okay (just don't overdo it with the leaves). Third, select the right cache container. If your cache is in an urban area, a 5-gallon bucket is not a good idea. Try a bison tube (small aluminum capsule on a key ring) or a film canister. Likewise if your cache is far away from people or in a big park, a 5-gallon bucket may be appropriate. Lock -n- Locks are great and so are ammo cans. Be sure to put "Official Geocache" on it if you can. Fourth, be sure to include the right stuff in the cache.

You will need the following items for your cache:

1) A log book. This is where you record that you have been here. Try to chose an appropriate size. For a micro (tiny) cache, you will need a rolled up piece of lined paper. For a small cache use a small notebook. A small notebook is sufficient for a big cache but a bigger one is better. Try to get waterproof paper or a Rite in the Rain notebook.

2) If the cache is big enough, a pen and pencil (if not be sure to mention that you need to bring your own when you register the cache).

3) Trade items. A trade item is something you put in the cache that the people who find it will trade out. It can be anything you want as long as it is legal (no guns, ammo, drugs, etc.) Keep in mind that anybody could find the cache. This includes muggles (non Geocachers, police, kids, and prisoner work crews).

4) Optional: FTF (first to find) prize. This will be a prize that the first person to find the cache will receive and not be traded out. (It is unlikely that a micro cache will be able to hold a trade item or a FTF prize but sometimes they will).

5) Optional: Disposable camera. If you put a disposable camera in a cache people will take a picture of themselves and put the camera back. Then you collect the camera and put the pictures online for everybody to see.

Lastly, remember that you need to ask permission before placing a cache on private property. For public property and parks, check your local laws. That is pretty much how it is done. Remember that there are also mystery caches and multi-caches too. Mystery caches involve some kind of mystery. Multi-caches require you to find caches or landmarks and gather some information to find the final cache. Be safe and most importantly, have fun!

What is a geocoin from geocaching?

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It is a trackable item that travels from cache to cache.

Each geocoin has an individual "code", by activating the code on Geocaching.com the geocoin becomes trackable and the original owner as well as other geocachers can now "track" the travels of the geocoin on it's journey around the world.

Some geocachers will place unactivated geocoins in a cache as a special gift. Whoever finds the coin can either keep it as a souvenir or activate it as their own.

Good geocachers will never keep an activated geocoin which belongs to someone else, they will move it from cache to cache.

What is a geobeacon for geocaching?

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A 'geobeacon' is something seen at ground zero that immediately gives away the location of the cache, such as a clear trail in the grass left by other cachers, or an unnatural pile of rocks/tree bark/branches etc.
A geobeacon is a location that seems an obvious location for the cache to be hidden. For example, if you were searching for a cache in the woods, a hollow stump or a hollow log would be a geobeacon.

How do you get geocaching for iPhone 4?

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Buy it in the App Store for $9.99

What are the disadvantages of geocaching with an android?

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The biggest disadvantage to geocaching with an android is the fact that, unlike a handheld gps your android is not waterproof or durable.

As a geocacher myself I can assure you, you will drop your gps device sooner or later.

If you really want to try geocaching with your android go ahead and just be very careful! If you decide that you really want to continue geocaching then I highly recommend that you buy a real geocaching gps.

An entry level gps can be purchased for around $50!

What GPS unit is the best for geocaching?

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The "best" depends on your budget and what you want to get out of the device. In most cases, a simple GPS app on a cellphone will be more than adequate to find the cache. If you want something with longer battery life, more accuracy or added maps, you may wish to start looking into manufacturers such as Garmin or Magellan. They are constantly releasing new devices and features so read some reviews and figure out which would be best for you.

What does CITO in geocaching mean?

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It means Cache In Trash Out. There are sometimes events where people go to an area and tidy it up by taking away a lot of the litter and rubbish that has accumalated, then caches can be put there as it is now safe.

What is Geocaching?

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Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for GPS users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a GPS unit. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the Internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is sigh the logbook, and if they take something they should try to leave something for the cache. For more info go to geocaching.com and click getting started on the left side.