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GEOCACHING

GEOCACHING. Geocaching. What is geocaching? An outdoor activity that uses a GPS device to find hidden containers, called geocaches What is a geocache? A container that contains at minimum a logbook or logsheet to sign Why geocache ? Get outdoors Physical activity Discover new places

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GEOCACHING

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  1. GEOCACHING

  2. Geocaching What is geocaching? • An outdoor activity that uses a GPS device to find hidden containers, called geocaches What is a geocache? • A container that contains at minimum a logbook or logsheet to sign Why geocache? • Get outdoors • Physical activity • Discover new places • Social activity • Combine with other activities or interests Who can geocache? • All ages and ability levels • Groups or individual

  3. History • May 2000 – Removal of Selective Availability from NAVSTAR • Dave Ulmer of Beavercreek, OR - "Father of Geocaching" • “Geocaching" • Jeremy Irish • Groundspeak, Inc.

  4. Rules & Guidelines The Rules of geocaching • Sign the logbook • If you take and item, leave an item • Replace the container to its original position • Log your find at www.geocaching.com Guidelines in hiding a geocache: • Adequate permission from the land owner • Observe and obey all local laws • Items that should never be placed in a geocache • Cache saturation Prohibitions of hiding a geocache: • Buried or destruction of the natural environment • Defacement of public or private property • Placement in areas that are: • Sensitive to extra traffic (archaeological or historical sites, cemeteries) • Are in close proximity of active railroads • On or near military installations • On or near public structures deemed potential or possible targets for terrorist attacks (highway bridges, dams, government buildings, schools, and airports)

  5. Equipment • Navigational Device • Container • Logbook

  6. Items Found Inside a Geocache • Swag • Personal/Signature Items • Wooden Coins • Pathtags • Business Cards • Trackables • Travel Bugs • Geocoins

  7. Different Types of Geocaches • Traditional • Multi-Cache • Mystery or Puzzle • Virtual • Event • Other

  8. The Global Positioning System (GPS) and Receivers • A US-based navigational satellite system • 24 satellites • Broadcasted signal • Calculation of a 3-dimensional intersection

  9. Garmin Legend GPSr Parts Data Port Page Zoom In/Out Find Power Thumb Stick Display Screen Battery Cover

  10. Operating the Garmin Legend GPSr • Start Up Sequence Page Power

  11. Operating the Garmin Legend GPSr • Previewing the Main Pages Page

  12. Operating the Garmin Legend GPSr • Enter a waypoint Thumb Stick

  13. Operating the Garmin Legend GPSr • Edit a Waypoint (Name) “First Name” Thumb Stick

  14. Operating the Garmin Legend GPSr • Edit a Waypoint (Coordinates) N 46 37.438 W 112 06.253 Thumb Stick

  15. Operating the Garmin Legend GPSr • GoTo a Waypoint Find Thumb Stick

  16. Troubleshooting • Calibrating • This is used if it seems the GPSr is not directing you in the right location but you are sure the coordinates are entered correctly. • On the navigation slide, use the thumbstick to select the single paper option on the top. • Select down to “Calibrate Compass”. • Follow directions on screen.

  17. Troubleshooting • Units • This is used if the units are not set up to hours, minutes, seconds. • From the main menu, select “Setup”. • Select “Units”. • Select “Position Format”. • Select “hddd mm mmm”.

  18. Troubleshooting • Deleting • This is used to delete waypoints. • From the main menu, select “Find”. • Select the single piece of paper at the top with the thumbstick. • Select “Delete All”.

  19. Enter a Waypoint with Name N 46 37.391 W 112 06.272 “Last Name”

  20. www.geocaching.com • Most prevalent website for geocaching • Website: • Search for geocaches • Participate in online forums • Links to other resources • Membership: • Free for everyone to register an account • Only requires a valid email address • Usernames: • Used to sign-in • Sign logbooks • Cannot be changed

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  25. Summary We have gone over: - Geocaching & its History - Rules and Guidelines - Equipment - Types of Geocaches - The GPS and Receivers - The parts of a Garmin GPSr - How to mark, rename, and navigate to a waypoint using a Garmin GPSr - How to use www.geocaching.com to find a cache listing and log a find

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