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140Part II: All About GPS Cache In, Trash Out (CITO). If you see any litter on your way to or froma cache, get some additional exercise with a deep-knee bend, pick it up,and pack it out. Say thank you. After you visit a cache, send a quick e-mail, thank-youmessage to the geocacher that placed the cache or acknowledge him orher in your cache comments.Internet Geocaching ResourcesBecause geocaching is very much a sport of the Internet community, theInternet contains some terrific sites about the sport. Here’s a sample: Geocaching.com (www.geocaching.com): This is the primary geocachingsite on the ’Net. In addition to an extensive database of caches and FAQsabout the sport, the site also has a large number of forums dedicated todifferent geocaching topics. Navicache.com (www.navicache.com): This is the second-largest Website dedicated to geocaching, but it’s still currently quite a bit smallerthan Geocaching.com in terms of caches listed. The site has many of thesame features as Geocaching.com and is often viewed as an alternativeto the more mainstream, larger site. There’s not much duplication in thecache listings between the two big sites, so be sure to check both theirlistings when searching for caches. Buxley’s Geocaching Waypoint (http://brillig.com/geocaching):This site has a comprehensive set of maps that provides a bird’s-eye viewof caches in your area. Just click a dot on the map for cache information.If you want to socialize with other geocachers in your area, local and regionalclubs and Web sites have sprung up. Many of these sites have their own listsof caches and practical information for the novice or experienced cacher. Doa Google search for geocaching and your city or state to search for Web siteswith more information. You can also find out more about geocaching in yourarea by checking out the regional discussion forums at Geocaching.com.The geocaching community is not immune to politics. Skirmishes and largescalebattles can break out between individuals and rival Web sites. It’s bestto duck your head, check your GPS receiver, and head to the cache waypoint.