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Geocaching view detail comment email this

Treasure hunt for global positioning system (GPS) users. Individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the Internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. Visitor is asked to leave something in exchange for an item in the cache and to indicate the visit in the logbook included in the cache. Site includes a guide to purchasing a GPS unit. Also called GPS Stash Hunt and Global Positioning Stash hunt.
http://www.geocaching.com/
Topics: Geography, Outdoor Recreation, Technology, Transportation
Last updated Mar 19, 2001


International Orienteering Federation (IOF) view detail comment email this

"Competitive orienteering involves using a detailed map and a compass to navigate one's way round a course with designated control points which are drawn on the map." This site provides information on orienteering on skis, foot, and mountain bike, and also covers trail map reading in natural terrain. Includes a calendar of international events, with links to other sites and national federations.
http://www.orienteering.org/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation
Last updated Dec 23, 2006


Letterboxing North America (LbNA) view detail comment email this

Part treasure hunt, part orienteering exercise, letterboxing is a quickly growing outdoors hobby. Enthusiasts use clues to track down hidden letterboxes, then record their successes in logbooks. This Web site explains the origins of letterboxing, gives instructions for beginners, lists clues to letterbox locations in every state and Canadian province, and has links to related sites. Similar to geocaching, but without the use of global positioning system (GPS) tools.
http://www.letterboxing.org/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation
Last updated Sep 2, 2004




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