The Geocaching Handbook

by Layne Cameron, Dave Ulmer (Foreword)

02 Geocaching is a fast-growing outdoor sport, which combines aspects of treasure hunting, high-tech navigation, and exploration.

The Geocaching™ Handbook is a complete introduction to the fast-growing sport of geocaching. It includes a history of geocaching; instructions on creating a cache; hiding it and sharing it with others; geocaching etiquette and conventions; basic land navigation techniques including using a GPS unit; basic backcountry safety and etiquette; where to look and where to hide; types of treasures; and everything the aspiring geocacher needs to get started in this fascinating, family-friendly, high-tech outdoor-oriented pastime.
Geocaching is a fast-growing outdoor sport, which combines aspects of treasure hunting, high-tech navigation, and exploration.

The Geocaching™ Handbook is a complete introduction to the fast-growing sport of geocaching. It includes a history of geocaching; instructions on creating a cache; hiding it and sharing it with others; geocaching etiquette and conventions; basic land navigation techniques including using a GPS unit; basic backcountry safety and etiquette; where to look and where to hide; types of treasures; and everything the aspiring geocacher needs to get started in this fascinating, family-friendly, high-tech outdoor-oriented pastime.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Outdoors

113 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2004

Reviews

[Andie]

A little out of date. Some of the URLs are broken, but that’s to be expected in a technology-based hobby.

[Brian]

Not a lot to be learned here that I didn't already know. The problem with a technology-based hobby is that books are going to be old & out-dated before they are even printed.

That being said, this is a pretty good book for someone just getting started with Geocaching.

[Ralph McEwen]

If your just starting geocaching this book will help some. It also has the story of how geocaching started.

[Natarsha]

easy to read, and glean good geocaching knowledge. Quite useful indeed.

[Brian]

An informative general introduction to the hobby of geocaching. Answered some burning questions and gave us some ideas for our own caches. Easy read.

[Catherine]

Lots of good information if you are just starting out geocaching. I have been geocaching for the past 4 years and still refer back to this book on occasion.

[Mr. Wakiki]

a little dated, but not to bad --- but the book is nine years old (I bought it used)

[Sandie Bushey]

Good information even if a bit old and out of date.

[Merary Lopez]

me encanto aprender algo nuevo, me encanta seguir pistas!