GPS blog

If you ask your kids to accompany you on a family hike through the world, they would probably, moan, groan and turn up the volume on their iPods.  On the on other hand, if you ask them come out for a fun-filled, high-tech treasure hunt with a satellite navigation system, they will start packing before [...]

If you’re looking for a fun, exciting way to exercise the body and mind, geocaching may become your next favorite weekend activity.  Geocaching is a fast growing game that can be best described as a modern day treasure hunt.  However, instead of simply using an old worn out map, you utilize a GPS receiver, a [...]

Geocaching has quickly become a global phenomenon, as it puts the benefits of GPS technology on display for the entire world to see.  With technology on its side, geocaching is a popular game and essentially a more sophisticated version of real-life treasure hunting.  The players, known as geocachers, hunt for treasure with the aid of [...]

Geocaching and GPS can integrate nicely into a comprehensive higher education program. This can actually be accomplished relatively simply – all one really needs is a GPS device, and a hunger for adventure!

GPS can assist in environmental protection in many ways, but what’s probably a lesser known fact is that Geocaching can do so as well – in a simple, yet innovative type of way. With the Cache In Trash Out initiative, Geocache enthusiasts are helping to clean up our outdoors areas, while having a really fun [...]

Geocaching isn’t only for adults – kids can have a lot of fun participating in the activity as well, and they can learn a great deal about navigation and orienteering in the meantime. It doesn’t take much to start. Just a child who’s willing to learn, a spirit of adventure, and a portable, handheld Global [...]

Those new to the exciting, high tech game of Geocaching may have many questions about what it is and how to play. Here, we try to answer a few of these for you.

Breaking down the tower: GPS Babel Another potentially useful tool to employ in conjunction with the usage of the GPS unit is the GPS Babel system.

There’s a lot of outdoorsy fun to be had with geocaching! Whether it sounds like something that may be up your alley – or not so much – it’s an interesting game that’s capitalizes upon your GPS device and all its capabilities.