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12 years ago
Sunday, May 31, 2009
New, Favorite Pastime
We have finally found something fun to do on Saturdays that everyone in the family enjoys!! Geocaching! It started as any other Saturday: "What are we going to do after the jobs are done today?" Kids wanting to stay at home and play outside with friends all day and parents wanting to get away. We decided to make it one of our "Surprise field trips" (in other words Mom and Dad get to decide where we are going and we get there without whining). We rented a GPS unit from campus and set out on our way. There was a list of several geocaching spots in Swan Valley so we decided to go there. We were unsuccessful at finding the first cache and we heard some whining in the process. But were able to find the cache at the second location and the kids were hooked. They wanted keep going on more "treasure hunts". It made for a very enjoyable day and we ended it all with a famous square ice cream cone.
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OK. I want to try that. Exactly how does geocaching work? You rented a GPS from the university, right? ORC? Then how did you know where the geocaching sites were set up? Where did you find the map for it? Also at the ORC? Please help, I want to try it!!!!
I love geocaching!! I am excited to see you guys in August!
Yes, we got the GPS from the ORC. It was $10 for the weekend. We looked things up on www.geocaching.com and they give directions to the starting point or a map. There are also hints there, which were really helpful. It's nice because they give some indication of how hard they are to find and how rough the terrain is. There are also some caches right here in town. It was lot's of fun, you should try it.
Yes, we got the GPS from the ORC. It was $10 for the weekend. We looked things up on www.geocaching.com and they give directions to the starting point or a map. There are also hints there, which were really helpful. It's nice because they give some indication of how hard they are to find and how rough the terrain is. There are also some caches right here in town. It was lot's of fun, you should try it.
Thanks. I think that we will give it a try this weekend. I'll let you know how it goes for us. You have officially inspired me.
Awesome! I had to google it cuz I've never heard of it before lol. It sounds like fun. Marks been wanting to get a GPS for a while but I've seen a good reason since free maps work just fine. But this looks so fun I might give in ;)
It looks like a great day! I have heard of geocaching, but never thought about doing it as a family. I wondered if it would be too hard or long for the kids. Thanks for the inspiration, we might have to try it. I think your "field trips" are awesome!
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