What is Geocaching?
So
just what is Geocaching anyway? If you've found
this page, chances are you fall into one of two groups. Either
your are an avid cache-seeker and are looking for places in Noble
County OR you have no clue what we're talking about.
Hopefully, both will leave satisfied.
The official geocache website,
www.geocaching.com, describes geocaching as "...a worldwide recreational activity
enjoyed by GPS (Global Positioning System) users. It involves
a GPS user hiding a "cache" (usually a waterproof container of
trinkets) and posting the exact coordinates so other GPS users can
come on a "scavenger hunt" to find it. There are caches of all
kinds for all ages and are usually placed in interesting locations
in your area that you may not know about. That makes it all
the more interesting to find! When you find one, take any
trinket you like and leave one of your
own to keep the cache full."
Geocaching.com encourages a friendly attitude toward
natural resources with it's "cache-in/trash-out" policy.
Ceocachers are encouraged to tread lightly in the wilderness,
respect private property, and remove litter wherever possible.
Participants realize that the future good name of this activity
depends on maintaining respectful, open communication with
property-owners and officials.
 If you'd like to participate, it's easy! It's a
great way for multi-generations to spend time together, see areas
they may not otherwise visit, and enjoy being outdoors. Two
things are necessary: a GPS and access to the web. Log
on to www.geocaching.com and
check for caches in your area....or an area you'd like to visit.
Noble County currently has 46 caches that we're aware of!
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Some interesting articles on Geocaching:
Geo-What? is an interesting article about
geocaching. Article is by Tim Latshaw, Staff Writer,
Dunkirk Observer Newspaper
Posted with the permission of the Dunkirk, NY
Observer Newspaper.
Geocaching is the modern 'scavenger hunt'
Publication: Aiken Today (Aiken, SC)
Posted: Sunday, June 17, 2007
http://www.aikenstandard.com/homepage/8352922523495.php
GPSmagazine Guide To Geocaching
Publication: GPS Magazine (US)
Posted: Monday, July 02, 2007
http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2007/07/gpsmagazine_guide_to_geocachin.php
Noble County is pleased to be the home of numerous
ACRES Land Preserves. Here's a link to the rules regarding
geocaching in an ACRES preserve.
Geocaching in ACRES
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