These resources are brought to you by the Cooperative Extension System and your Local Institution

Articles from our resource area experts.

Have a question? Try asking one of our Experts

Geocache

Last Updated: February 06, 2008 | Related resource areas: Geospatial Technology

Print

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.



Have a specific question? Try asking one of our Experts

Unlike most other resources on the web, we have experts from Universities around the country ready to answer your questions.

Comments

Post a comment about this topic

Please keep comments on topic. To ask a question, please use Ask an Expert. All comments are held for moderation. Comments that include profanity, personal attacks or other inappropriate material will not be posted to the site.

Did you find this page useful?

No one has rated this article yet. Why not be the first? what is this?
not useful
very useful
 1  2  3  4  5