GPS for Dummies.pdf - Engineering Surveyor

Chapter 7GeocachingIn This Chapter Understanding geocaching Finding out what you need to geocache Selecting a cache to look for Locating a cache Creating your own cache Discovering Internet geocaching resourcesProbably the fastest way for you to get real-world experience with yourGPS unit is by going geocaching. This new, high-tech sport gets you outof the house and into the fresh air as you use both the computer in your GPSunit and also the one in your head to find hidden treasure. Geocaching is afun and challenging activity that combines modern technologies like GPS andthe Internet, with primitive outdoor navigation and search skills that peoplehave been using for thousands of years. The sport also gives you a goodreason to visit places you’ve never been.Geocaching is pronounced GEE-oh-cash-ing. Don’t pronounce cache as cashay,even if you’re French. Unless you want funny looks, stick with cash.Geocaching: The High-TechScavenger HuntWhen the U.S. government turned off GPS Selective Availability (SA) in May2000, it was like magic. Suddenly civilian GPS receivers that were formerly