| A GPS system is great for finding specific locations. | | | | own trinkets to leave behind at different spots is fun. |
| It's almost a must for boaters and not even a bad | | | | Geocachers from Florida who travel the country, for |
| idea for hikers and campers. The valuable tool can | | | | example, will find something representative of the |
| really come in handy when an emergency arises and | | | | Sunshine State to leave behind at different sites. |
| means of regular navigation are out of the question. | | | | Those from Alaska will have their own brand of |
| Sweeping America and beyond is the hobby of | | | | "prize" to leave behind. |
| geocaching. This involves a game in which players | | | | Although retirees love geocaching, the hobby is one |
| hide small trinkets in water-tight containers in unusual | | | | enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. |
| locations. These locations are posted for those who | | | | Caches themselves can be located just about |
| want to play the game. They can be found on | | | | anywhere imaginable. Some are found hidden under |
| various web sites. Actual cache locations can be | | | | roadway overpasses, on hiking trails in remote |
| found in cities all over America, Canada and beyond. | | | | locations and even in out-in-the-open tourist |
| Those who are into geocaching log onto the game | | | | destinations. |
| web site, look for cache locations where they live or | | | | The key to playing the game is using the GPS |
| where they'll be traveling and then they hunt down | | | | system correctly to locate the exact coordinates. |
| the sites using their GPS systems to find the | | | | The clues for where the caches are generally involve |
| coordinates. Once the locations are found, the cache | | | | only the numbers, so it's a test of ability to find the |
| hunters open the box, take out their prize, sign a log | | | | spot. But, once the exact location is pinpointed, there |
| book and leave something else behind. | | | | may be a greater challenge as well. Cachers like to |
| Geocaching is a hobby for many people in North | | | | hide the stash in interesting places as well. Think of it |
| America. Retirees who travel the country in their RVs | | | | as a giant international scavenger hunt and you'll have |
| enjoy the game as a fun way to pass they time. In | | | | a good idea of what geocaching is all about. |
| fact, many take trips specifically to geocache. | | | | Other games with GPS systems are also popular. |
| High-tech travelers log on using their WiFi laptops | | | | These include GPS poker, road races and more. The |
| after they've found a cache and to look for new | | | | systems are great when they're needed, but they |
| ones. | | | | don't have to be turned off and left unused when |
| For avid players, even the process of finding their | | | | emergencies aren't present. |