So what exactly is geocaching?

Geocaching is kind of a sport. Sort of like a fox hunt without the dogs and foxes. Yes, it is a merry chase in search of a small token or treasure.

The idea behind geocaching is that you find the cache, take something, leave something, and make a note about it in the log. You use your handheld GPS tracking system in order to find the caches. Where do you find the locations of the caches?

The locations and coordinates of the caches and stashes are on websites. Geocaching is a very popular pastime. Inside the caches, you will find all kinds of spectacular and crazy prizes and goodies. And some caches are pretty disappointing as well when it comes to prizes. Some stashers leave great goodies behind, and others leave pranks or silly items.
It is completely up to you which treasures you will leave behind. But use common sense and good taste. Keep in mind that this is often a family activity. Keep your tokens or prizes that you leave behind family-friendly as people of all ages enjoy the sport.

There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to geocaching. New games are created all the time to keep the fun alive and the sport much more interesting. For example, check the internet for caches hidden in your area. You might be surprised at the vast number of geocache treasures and the number of fellow treasure hunters that live nearby.

Personally, I have a tendency to think of geocaching as my own form of treasure hunting. Not all caches are created equal and the treasures are sometimes very disappointing, but the thrill of the hunt is really what geocaching is all about.

There have been some incredibly zany and humorous caches created by people, including a few caches with real cash. Just use your handheld GPS tracking system and start geocaching with the idea of having a lot of fun and getting outdoors. You might be surprised at all the wonderful gifts and goodies you find. The protocol is to always leave something behind if you take an item.

What can you leave behind?  Stickers, buttons, trinkets, anything like this. If you have a GPS dog tracking system, then obviously you love dogs. Why not check out your local Dollar Store and see what you can buy for $1? Can you get a bag of plastic dog treats? Dog tags? Pens with dogs? Get crazy and show your passion.

We recommend that you make sure that you take with you on your treasure hunt 10 Essentials, and water and a snack. Don’t be deceived by the fact that because you are using a GPS to find the stash, that you can’t get lost or get far from a road. If you use your GPS dog tracking system for geocaching, you may find yourself getting quite the workout.

You may need to walk, climb, scramble up rocks, hike, swim, bike, and on occasion, you may need specialized equipment such as scuba equipment or rock climbing equipment in order to reach some caches.

You can begin your own cache by finding a creative location in which to stash your trinkets and treasures (be sure to leave a notepad and pen!), and then using your GPS dog tracking system, determine the coordinates of the cache, and then upload the coordinates to your local geocaching website.

If you keep an eye on your stash you may find all manner of interesting goodies and ideas coming through.

Even if you haven’t really considered how exciting it would be to go on a real treasure hunt since you were a kid, isn’t it about time you did?

Geocaching is the modern day treasure hunt with a twist. Rather than “X” marking the spot, you will find your way with your trusty GPS dog tracking system and geocaching.