Geocaching is a type of recreational activity in which participants navigate to locations to find a hidden object or items referred to as "caches." The idea behind geocaching is that users across the globe participate by hiding and seeking caches. Navigation can be done through traditional maps or by using GPS technologies. Most geocaching is set up to be used with GPS units.
Geocaching has grown into a very large user community. There are caching opportunities for almost any skill level and across many continents. There are even caches that center on specific items, such as geodetic benchmarks or PEZ dispensers.
