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Geocaching: Modern Treasure Hunting

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Colorado Springs is very much an outdoor town, in an outdoor kind-a-state, so it does not come as a surprise that there are a huge amount of geocaches available for you to find.

Have you heard of geocaching? Yes? How do you like it?  Definitely read on.

If you haven’t heard of  this modern treasure hunting, you might want to take a closer look at it. It’s so much fun for the family – even older kids like to take on this challenge.

 

When hubby was deployed this was a great way to do ‘man stuff’ with my 2 boys. (though I am not saying that this is only for boys) It was hard to find boy things to do for them that I would at least somewhat enjoy or know HOW to do them. I am NOT a video game player…I needed other ways to accomplish ‘man-time’. This was a way for us.

 

When you are travelling to your next vacation, modern treasure hunting could be a great way to use breaks, explore historic sites (I am sure someone hid a cache close by) or just have fun and move around after all this driving.

 

What exactly is geocaching?

 

Participants in Geocaching have hidden treasures or ‘caches’ (pronounced cashes). Sometimes those are private persons, clubs or even some national parks (like Cheyenne Mountain State Park here in Colorado Springs – across from Fort Carson). When you go to the main site: Geocaching.com you can plug in your location and see what geocaches are available at your destination. Geocaches are not tide to the United States only. They are available all over the world. It’s a great way to discover an area. If this is your first time caching consider a ‘beginner cache’ which are highlighted in the list.

 

Now it’s time to upload a GPSonto your iPHone or smartphone. Once you have uploaded the app enter the coordinates of your geocaches into your GPS Device then use the app to assist you in finding the hidden geocache.

 

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It can be a box, a ziploc bag…usually the website has a small hint on what you might have to look for and sometimes they are a bit hard to find.

When you found your treasure, open it up and look inside. Sometimes there actually ARE small treasures. On our last geocache my daughter found  a McDonalds playtoy, and she was overjoyed. When you take something you’ll have to replace it, we came prepared and replaced the playtoy with a few toy cars. After we signed and dated the cache log we returned the box/bag where it used to be and went on our merry way.

Depending on how long it takes us to find the caches, we try to prepare for 3. That way if we do not find one, we can quickly move on to the next one. We’ve also had caches that were wet and because of that a bit nasty. Well, shrug your shoulders and move on! Whether you do modern treasure hunting or old-school treasure hunting, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.Just have fun doing it!

 

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Comments (4)

Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Susanna, I've been curious about geocaching.  You make it sound like fun so I will have to try it.

Jan 14, 2012 11:22 AM
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
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I must admit I had never heard of geocaching and read this post just to find out what they were. It sounds so interesting. I'm off to check out if there are any around here. Our boys should love the adventure. Great idea.

Gretchen

Jan 14, 2012 11:24 AM
Susanna Haynie
CO-RE Group, LLC -Real estate sales and services - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor GRI CNE MCNE ePro MRP

Gary and Gretchen - Thank you, for stopping by. I hope you'll have fun searching for your caches. :-)

Jan 14, 2012 11:29 AM
Cheryl Dickson
Retired Realtor / Retired Home Inspector - Oklahoma City, OK
Retired Realtor, GRI / Retired Home Inspector

Susanna, This is the first time I ever heard of Geocaching. What a unique form of Treasure Hunting! I love to go on Treasure Hunting!

Jan 14, 2012 12:00 PM