Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Geocaching Outdoor Recreation and Adventure

How was your summer? You get lots of camping done. We did a bit.
Did lots of travelling in Alberta. Wedding! Went to Banff National Park,
Lake Louise. It was all good. Let us know what you did over the summer. We have
some good info in stored for you here. So check it out. Let us know what you
think.

Geocaching Outdoor Recreation and Adventure



By Robin Shortt

Geocaching, have you tried out this new high - tech hobby yet? Its getting,
very popular! What is it? Geocaching is a fun adventure game for GPS users.

The idea is to have different groups both individual and organized set caches up all over the world and then share the locations of these caches on the internet.

After finding the location coordinates GPS users can then locate the caches.
As caches are discovered, the finder will usually enjoy a variety of treasures.

Geocache Treasure or Rewards


The only thing the treasure finder is asked to do on finding a cache is to add something themselves.

All the visitor is asked to do is, if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache.

This sure is a great way to be outdoors and enjoy the adventure and thrill of the hunt!

What things might you find in a cache, all depends on its size,the log book, non-perishable food items, books, toys, cds.

Besides the rewards, caches most often contain a log book of sorts that the cache hunters can leave a log entry or note for those future cache hunters.
http://www.geocoins.ca/

What Is GPS


The GPS letters stand for "Global Positioning System," there are a series of about two dozen satellites in a low earth orbit that constantly broadcasts their position.

The receivers then triangulate on these signals and determine where you are on the earth's surface. After selecting a cache, entering the coordinates into your GPS receiver, the receiver will then show you just how far away the cache is and in what direction it is in.

What Makes This So Exciting


The truth is getting to the cache is where most of the fun lies.

Just think about it, even if you know exactly how far and in what direction to go,
what obstigals lie before you. A forest, a highway, swamp, mountain and many other impassible barriers. The idea is you need to find your way around these obstigals.

Remembering to stay within the law, getting permission when necessary to cross private property. Most caches are accesssable throught public land anyway.
http://www.brillig.com/geocaching/maps.shtml

Whats The Cost


To participate in geocaching is completely free, although you will need a GPS receiver. They will generally run you around a hundred dollars and up to buy one.

Other than that its free. You should always remember to carry some extra cash, for
ovious things like gas for your car, parking, munchies, etc.

Did you know that on May 2nd, 2000 Dave Ulmer placed the first cache near Portland
Oregon. The birth of geocaching.

For more info on Geocaching
http://www.geocaching.com/

Camping Tip


Things you should carry in your first aid kit:
latex gloves will help you keep you keep hands clean when applying
first aid. Scissors, gause, band aids, tape, tweezers, tongue depressers as small splint,
anti- itch cream, cold packs, Epipen for be stings

“THE ULTIMATE CAMPFIRE KITCHEN CAMPING GUIDE”Click Here!

Recipe
Yummy Energy Bars
1/2 cup honey
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
6 ounces mixed dried fruit bits
1 cup shredded coconut
4 cups whole grain cereal flakes

PREPARATION:

Using a saucepan, mix together the brown sugar and honey. Now bring it to a boil
stirring as you go. Take off the heat and add the peanut butter stirring until its
smooth. You can now add the coconut and the dried fruit bits to the mixture. Now stir in the whole grain cereal flakes.

For The Love Of The Outdoors

Robin and Val

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