Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys {Day 2}: Geocaching
How To Go on a Geocaching Adventure…
Supplies:
- GPS Device (such as a Geomate Jr.) or Smartphone
- A FREE Account with Geocaching.com)
- Small Treasure (see list suggestions)
- Pen/Pencil
Never heard of geocaching? It was a new adventure to me as well not too long ago. Think of it as a real-life worldwide outdoor treasure hunt, that you “hunt” with a GPS device or smart phone app. The best part is, you don’t have to go far to find one of these treasures. There’s probably one in your own neighborhood or nearby!
Once you’ve downloaded the app, or searched the Geocaching website, and signed up for a free account, you can search for caches closest to you. Each location is rated by difficulty and terrain, and there are descriptions and clues to help you locate the container.
Inside the container is a log which you can add your name to, and a small (inexpensive) treasure. Simply take what’s been left and replace it with a new goodie.
Need Ideas of What to Put in a Cache Container?
- Baseball cards
- Coins
- Hard Candy/Gum
- Small Toy {Goodwill or Kid’s Meal}
- Silly Bands
- Polished Rock
- Coupon for a Free Kid’s Meal
Helpful Tips/Resources:
- Geocaching.com
- The Joy of Geocaching
- Geocaching App in iTunes
- Geocaching in Two Minutes Video:
* Remember to dress appropriately for the terrain. {My biggest mistake was wearing shorts and sandals in the middle of the woods. Hello stickers – YEOW!}
* Also, remember that geocaches are not limited to what’s around you. It’s a great way to explore an area on vacation, or take a stretch break from a road trip.