Geocaching Handbook

Geocaching is one of the fastest growing outdoor sports of the millennium, combining aspects of treasure hunting, high-tech navigation, and exploration. To get started all you have to do is select a local cache listing from a geocaching Web site, enter the waypoint or coordinates into your GPS unit, and then plot your route to adventure. The Geocaching Handbook is your complete introduction to this fascinating outdoor activity. Discover how to: Select a cache listing and begin your hunt for the treasure Buy a GPS receiver and use it to navigate to the cache Create and hide your own cache for others to find Practice backcountry safety and geocaching etiquette Play other geo-games, such as "Are U Nuts?" and "Geodashing" Connect with other geocachers through clubs and geo-events And you'll learn how the game began - from its creator, Dave Ulmer. This book contains everything you need to know to get started in this fun, family-friendly outdoor pastime.Cameron, Layne is the author of 'Geocaching Handbook', published 2004 under ISBN 9780762730445 and ISBN 0762730447.