The geocaching handbook : the guide for family-friendly, high-tech treasure hunting
(2017)

Nonfiction

Book

Series:
Call Numbers:
796.58/CAMERON,L

Availability

Locations Call Number Status
Adult Nonfiction 796.58/CAMERON,L Available

Details

PUBLISHED
Guilford, Connecticut : Falcon, [2017]
©2017
EDITION
Third edition
DESCRIPTION

xi, 140 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm

ISBN/ISSN
9781493027910, 1493027913 :, 1493027913, 9781493027910
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Includes index

Geocaching: The global sensation -- Let's go geocaching -- GPS units and smartphones -- Social media and apps -- Creating caches -- Geo-games -- Backcountry safety and outdoor etiquette -- Geo-happenings -- Clubs and websites -- Cachionary 3.0

This introduction to geocaching includes a history of geocaching; instructions on creating a cache; hiding it and sharing it with others; geocaching etiquette and conventions; basic land navigation techniques including using a GPS unit; basic backcountry safety and etiquette; where to look and where to hide; types of treasures; and everything the aspiring geocacher needs to get started in this fascinating, family-friendly, high-tech outdoor-oriented pastime