With the advent and rapid development of gadgets, new exciting activities are emerging in the modern world that appeal to both children and adults. Who among us didn't want to find a hidden treasure when we were kids? Today, anyone can take part in the search for a real treasure!
What is geocaching?
Geocaching is a new hobby for kids and adults that first started in Oregon in 2000. Geocaching involves searching for treasures or hiding places using GPS. This process is similar to a hide-and-seek game with online hints for participants. Geocaching was invented by a group of people interested in technology and geography.
How does it all happen and what can be found in the caches?
The first thing participants do is to register online. After that, their task is to find the coordinates (longitude and latitude) of hidden caches or caches. Caches consist of two or three parts: a waterproof container, a journal that records the names of people who visited the cache, and an inexpensive trophy or special coin called a geocoin. Geocoin is a metal coin that is made specifically for geocaching and does not cost a lot of money. In addition, treasures such as foreign currency, keychains, jewelry, books, etc. can be found in the cache. Geocaching does not involve the use of food, fragile items or expensive valuables.
Where treasures are hidden: basic rules
First of all, they're not buried in the ground. The cache can be located behind a stone or on one side of a tree so that it can only be seen from a certain angle. To make geocaching safe, trophies are never hidden near the railroad tracks. Some caches are designed so that they can be found by car, but most can only be found after a long walk. That's why geocachers take along a special set of items: a map, a GPS device, spare clothes, an umbrella, etc. Geocaching is a great hobby for nature lovers and for anyone who wants to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and get some fresh air.
What else is geocaching useful for?
In addition to satisfying their own curiosity and thirst for adventure, geocachers are actively helping the environment. On their way to the caches, they collect garbage and then take it out.
Some geocaching rules
- When a geocacher picks something up from a cache, he should leave a little thing in return. This does not apply to garbage =)
- Geocachers are not allowed to excavate, destroy, or move caches.
- You can't share the location of the caches with anyone (except for other geocachers).
- Only records of the geocacher's visit should remain in the cache—no more traces.
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