Geocaching!!

Geocaching is a worldwide "treasure hunt" game using GPS. People will hide "caches" (not "cashes"... I wish) in various parks and public places for other people to find. These caches usually contain an assortment of odds and ends and a logbook for people to document their adventure. Although you are welcome to take a souvenir from the cache, you must also leave something.

I went on a bike geocache last night. It's a really fun time, even though using gps is pretty difficult while on two wheels. I almost ran over a little old lady and her dog... multiple times...

The good news is that I found a cache! Check out the loot:

(notice the BTW pencil I added!)

Most of the caches you can find are about the size of a pencil box:


Want to get started? All you need is a GPS - ask your teacher if you can check one out from your school. To find caches in your area, create a free account at www.geocaching.com . This website provides maps and GPS coordinates of caches - you'd be amazed at how many there are (many of which might be in places you visit on a regular basis!).

Oh, and if you find the cache that I found above at N 38° 47.916 W 077° 13.890 email me (rfordham@fergusonfoundation.org) a photo of you at the location with the box and I'll send you a FABULOUS BTW PRIZE!!!

Happy Caching!

Becca