| Some geocachers like to place geocaches in very public spots to make them more challenging. |
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| As geocachers you are invited and challenged to find all these caches and at the same time learn about the areas in which you are caching. |
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| Geocaches can be set up in the wilderness, or in urban areas, and can provide geocachers with a number of different experiences. |
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| It is a great opportunity to meet other geocachers and find out who's behind a nickname. |
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| In preparation for this meeting, geocachers are required to complete a cache information form. |
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| Geocaching is a type of treasure hunting, in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted on the Internet by those hiding the geocache. |
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| If marked and maintained trails do not exist, geocachers must check with Parks Canada staff at the selected historic site, park or marine conservation area to discuss where a cache may be placed. |
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| Like any outdoor activity, geocaching involves some inherent risk, and many geocachers enjoy manageable risks. |
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| Unlike geocachers, who rely on a GPS unit, letterboxers use a compass to follow their clues. |
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| Like birders' life lists, geocachers talk about the total number of caches they've found. |
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| I tried the Geomate.jr recently with some young geocachers in New Jersey. |
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| And lucky geocachers may even stumble upon a limited-edition Oregon geocoin. |
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| As well as being respectful of wildlife and plants, geocachers must not interrupt other recreational or working activities, and caches must be in a safe place for hunters to search. |
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| But that's what the country's growing army of geocachers do every day. |
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| The big reward for geocachers, other than finding the cache itself, is the location. A prime camping spot, great viewpoint, unusual location, etc. are all good places to hide a cache. |
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| However, a historic site, park or marine conservation area can choose to act as an intermediary so that the geocachers can obtain or leave trade items. |
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