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To find a geocache, you go to a geocache description page and enter the cache coordinates into your GPS. Then you must go to the coordinates and look for the cache (sometimes there are hints that may help). When you find a cache, you may write your geocaching name, the date, and any comments in the logbook (usually a book or a piece of paper inside the cache). |
To find a geocache, you go to a geocache description page and enter the cache coordinates into your GPS. Then you must go to the coordinates and look for the cache (sometimes there are hints that may help). When you find a cache, you may write your geocaching name, the date, and any comments in the logbook (usually a book or a piece of paper inside the cache). |
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===Geocache types=== |
===Geocache types=== |
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+ | Types of geocaches include [[traditional cache]]s, [[multicache]]s, [[virtual cache]]s, [[event cache]]s, and [[mega-event cache]]s. For more cache types, see [[geocaches|this page]]. |
===Objects inside geocaches=== |
===Objects inside geocaches=== |
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 The Geocaching Logo [copy 1] | |
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What is it? |
An online treasure hunt |
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What do you do? |
Find containers with objects inside |
Geocaching is a special treasure hunt for finding objects called "geocaches," which can be anything from a tupperware container to a small metal tube. To join the hunt, you must have a GPS and a membership at geocaching.com.
How to find Geocaches
A typical cache page.
To find a geocache, you go to a geocache description page and enter the cache coordinates into your GPS. Then you must go to the coordinates and look for the cache (sometimes there are hints that may help). When you find a cache, you may write your geocaching name, the date, and any comments in the logbook (usually a book or a piece of paper inside the cache).
Geocache types
Types of geocaches include traditional caches, multicaches, virtual caches, event caches, and mega-event caches. For more cache types, see this page.
Objects inside geocaches
A regular-sized cache consisting of an ammo can.
The larger geocaches can contain many things. These consist of travel bugs and geocoins, and other objects.
A micro-sized metal cache container.
Travel bugs and Geocoins
- Main article: Travel bugs and Geocoins
Travel Bugs
Geocoins
Travel bugs and geocoins are small tags usually attached to objects and small coins with numbers on them, respectively. Travel bugs and geocoins are items that travel across the world and gain distance. For more info, visit this page.
Other objects
Other objects are usually things like McDonald's® - or Burger King® - type toys, trading cards, bean balls, money, etc.
Geocaching Programs
There are many Geocaching programs. One of these is Cache In Trash Out, or C.I.T.O.
C.I.T.O.
- Main article: Cache In Trash Out
The C.I.T.O. logo.
The C.I.T.O. Program is dedicated to helping take trash out of caching areas. This program is usually implemented during special C.I.T.O. events.
Membership
There are two types of membership: basic and premium. Basic membership is free and premium membership costs $30 USD a year, or $10 USD for 3 months.
Membership benefits
| Benefit | Basic Membership | Premium Membership |
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| Organize Your Favorites | No | Yes |
| Custom Searches | No | Yes |
| Be Instantly Notified of Geocaches | No | Yes |
| Caches Along a Route | No | Yes |
| Support Geocaching.com | No | Yes |
| Premium Member Access to all Groundspeak Websites | No | Yes |
| Access to Location | Yes | Yes |
| Share Your Experiences | Yes | Yes |
References
Copyrights
- ^ The Groundspeak Geocaching Logo is a registered trademark of Groundspeak, Inc. Used with permission.
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