Article: Geocaching: A Great Way To Get Outdoors
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Geocaching: A Great Way To Get Outdoors
If you?re tired of hiking the same trail or picnicking at the same park, then Geocaching may be exactly what you?re looking for. Geocaching, pronounced gee-o-cashing, is the high tech version of a treasure hunt. Armed with nothing but a handheld GPS unit and a thirst for excitement, you?re off for new adventures and the likelihood of finding a hidden cache.
Here?s how it works. Geocachers seek out hidden treasures utilizing GPS coordinates posted on the Internet by those hiding the cache. So to geocache, you?ll need a handheld GPS receiver. GPS, which stands for Global Positioning System, is the only system today able to show you your exact position on the Earth anytime, in any weather, anywhere. GPS satellites, 24 in all, orbit at over 11,000 miles above the Earth. Th...
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