Geocaching for dummies

By Joel McNamara

Subjects: Games, Nonfiction, Geocaching (Game), Sports & Recreations, Treasure hunt (Game)

Description: Find a high-tech hobby in the great outdoors! Dig into this fast-growing detective sport that's fun for all ages Once you get your coordinates, your GPS receiver, maps, compass, and this book, you're ready for adventure! Seek out containers of goodies hidden around the world by other geocachers, hide a cache of your own, see new places, and get a little exercise to boot. Here's where to start! The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Choose and use a GPS receiver Find and download coordinates Pack the right gear Share experiences with the geocaching community Search for benchmarks Use geocaching as a teaching tool