Barcamp Charleston 2010

Geocaching HistoryWhat is Geocaching? The use of a GPS to

find a cache that contains items to be found. http://www.geocaching.com/about/

history.aspxhttp://www.geocaching.com/faq/default.aspxWho can participate in Geocaching?

If you can walk you can go GeocachingGreat activity for families

Geocaching in Lowcountry

Geocaching pictures

Geocache picture

Geocache pictures

Geocache picture

Geocache picture

What tools do you need?Free Geocaching account on

http://www.geocaching.comGPSCorrect clothing – closed shoes and long

pantsBug Spray (DEET) or Skin So Soft from AvonLong stick or metal rod for probing for

hidden caches on the ground Flashlight if Geocaching at night

The different types of Caches• http://www.geocaching.com/about/

cache_types.aspxTraditionalMicroMulti CacheMystery CacheEvent CacheCache in Trash Out event

Geocache Difficulty ratingDetermined by the size of the cacheDetermined by the terrainRating goes from 1 through 5The higher the number the harder it will be

to find it.

Different types of GPS to usehttp://www.geocaching.com/about/

buying.aspxGarmin is a well known brandGPS software for iPhone, iPad, Android http://www.geocaching.com/iphone/ Groundspeak

Geocache application

Picture of Garmin GPS I use

Being Aware of surroundingsPersonal safety. Geocache with a partner Be aware of wildlife and insects Beware of MugglersMugglers are people who vandalize caches

Geocaching ettiquetteThere are no wrong or right ways to

GeocacheDifferent people do it differentlyDon’t leave trash in the cache you findHide the cache container as well as you

found itIf you take a cache item please leave oneIf you take a travel bug relocate it within 24

hrs

Angel Oak Tree on Bohicket Rd

Geocaching Picture

Geocaching Picture

The Bird Cache

The Bird Cache

The Bird Cache

Going to the cache

The cache found