3. The Name - Geocache
Pronounced "gee-oh-kash“
Geocaching comes from the terms 'geo' (earth,
geography)
‘Caching' (the hiding of a cache).
If you ‘Goggled’ it you would find many different
versions of the meaning but they all mean the same
thing . . . .
4. Introduction
Geocaching is an outdoor activity using a Global
Positioning System (GPS) receiver
Participants hide and seek containers, called
“Geocaches" or “Caches", anywhere in the world.
A typical Cache is a small waterproof container
containing a logbook.
Some call it a sport, some a hobby, and some even
other things. It’s a great family activity that gets you
outdoors to see things that you never thought you
would see.
5. User: BDK
Important
Information
Caches can be located in the wilderness or in a public
venue, typically not in plain view for all to see.
The GPS coordinates of the Cache are published on
the Geocaching website.
The aim is to locate the Cache, enter your name in
the log book, as well as move objects from one Cache
to the next.
Geocachers share their experiences online.
As of mid-2008, there were more than 600,000
Geocaches around the world!
6. Profile
Geocaching Logo:
Nickname(s):
Caching
First played:
May 3rd 2000
Clubs:
Yes
Contact:
No
Team members:
Optional
Mixed gender:
Yes
Categorization:
Outdoor sports
Equipment:
GPS receiver or GPS-enabled
mobile device writing utensil
No
Olympic:
Holiday:
International day is August 17th
2013
7. Rules of Geocaching
There are 3 rules:
1.
If you take something from the Geocache (or “Cache"), you will
have to leave something of equal or greater value.
2.
Write about your find in the Cache logbook.
3.
Log your experience at www.Geocaching.com. And for those social
networkers among us you can visit the Geocache pages on
http://www.facebook.com/Geocachingdotcom and
http://twitter.com/GoGeocaching
8. Number of Geocache Records In Cities
80000
60000
40000
20000
Number of Geocache Records
In Cities
0
This chart presents the number of caches within 100 miles of each city.
