Thursday, October 8, 2015

More Fun and Games


Introduction to Geocaching

Geocaching is a high tech scavenger hunt.  Enthusiasts hide containers for other geocachers to find.  The coordinates are posted on line for members to download to a GPS.  Once found, open the container, sign the log and replace it for the next geocacher.  It is not always as easy as it sounds. Caches can be very small, artistically camouflaged and cleverly hidden.  Or they might be as big as an ammo can and out in the open.  Also, GPS has a margin of error that means you might need to be looking in a 30 ft radius.

If you would like to learn more about it go to geocaching.com.  If it interests you, create a user name for yourself (I recommend a short one because sometimes you have to print it on very small logs) and download the application.  It does not cost anything for an introductory level membership.  You will soon discover there are many geocaches around and near the UR campus! 

The weather forecast for Saturday looks like it will be a nice day to be outside!  If you don't have plans to attend the football game consider geocaching instead. I will be at MelioraFest from 11:30 to 2 p.m. and will be happy to get you started.  Others who are already experienced geocachers may be available at MelioraFest to create a team of geocachers . . . the more eyes searching, the better.

I am hoping to hide a few caches that go with the NROTC Reunion theme so stay tuned for more information.

Sara

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