Geocaching and GPS activities
Geocaching is a fun way to merge technology and outdoor exploration. Folks hide a cache, typically a small container with a log-book and people use a GPS receiver or smartphone app to find it. When a cache is found, the finder goes to www.geocaching.com or to the 'Found' feature on their app to log the visit, maybe upload a photo, and read what others said about it.
Most state parks have at least one cache. They range from simple and quick grabs that are easily reached from a trail to challenging multicaches that require collecting information at one site before moving on to the next. Others, virtual caches, earth caches or waymarks, have no cache box; geocachers usually must log visits to this type of cache by providing information obtainable only by visiting the site.
Geocache Travel Bug Hotel Challenge!
Visit Travel Bug Hotel geocaches at seven parks to earn a prize. Learn More.