What is geocaching  From Cacheopedia Revision as of 20:12, 11
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navigation, search  Geocaching is a game using GPS receivers to
describe the location of a hidden object using coordinates in
latitude and longitude, and then challenging other people to use
the coordinates to try and locate the hidden object. The hidden
object is called a "cache", and is almost invariably some type
of container which holds a log book at the very least, and
usually some trade items. Anyone who finds the cache must sign
the log book and then replace the cache as they found it. The
person also has the option of trading something they brought
with them for a trade item from the cache.  Over time, many
Types of caches have emerged. Moving caches, virtual caches,
hitchhikers, so-called locationless caches, even event caches,
are popular.  Enjoyed by thousands of people around the globe,
this activity draws people from all walks of life, and of all
ages. If you ask ten different "