2.7-Virginia 4-H Geocoin Adventure
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1. _ Tracks Routes Euits Recent Find GC G6T3 Highway Setup Proximity B EG From Current Location Calendar Calculator Stopwatch Es E 153 03 Figure 8 Garmin GPS receiver Figure 9 Garmin GPS receiver Figure 10 Garmin GPS receiver Venture HC geocache list Venture HC Main Menu page Venture HC Find page The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 7 B If your GPS receiver is Geocaching enabled you do not need to manually type in the coordinates of the Cache You can Download Geocaching locations directly to your GPS receiver from geocaching com Click on the Send to GPS icon g in Figure 4 to download waypoint information to your GPS unit follow any directions that the website prompts you may have to install Garmin software e Anew internet browser SendToGPS window will open click Find Devices Figure 5 and your GPS Waypoint GCIFFSY Mote Its About the Journey K BA Location H 3 23 929 HOFF 39 259 Elevation From Current Location E 153 037 Delete Map Go To unit should be listed e Click Write Figure 11 Garmin GPS receiver Venture HC waypoint details e You should receive the following message Geocache name gpx saved suc cessfully 8 On your GPS unit navigate to the Main Menu page Figure 8 9 Select Find amp click Enter Figure 9 10 Select Waypoint amp click Enter 11 Select the geocache you would like2. Digital version available at http www gep frec vt edu tcooltools html y VIRGINIA GEOSPATIAL EXTENSION Virginia 4 H Geocoin Adventure VirginiaGeospatial EXTENSIONPROGRAM http www gep frec vt edu Pi Virginia Cooperative Extension Forest Resources A partnership of Virginia Tech and Virginia State University www extviedu amp Environmental TR Conservation www forestry vt edu ng VirginiaTech invent ihe Future VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY John McGee Jennifer McKee Geospatial Extension Agent Geospatial Project Developer Virginia Geospatial Extension Program Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 307 C Cheatham Hall 0324 311 A Cheatham Hall 0324 Blacksburg VA 24061 Blacksburg VA 24061 540 231 2428 540 231 9115 imcg vt edu imckee vt edu The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 1 4 H Geocoin In 4 H there are many project opportunities in the areas of Science Engineering and Technology SET The 4 H Geocoin Project gives you practice in using GIS GPS technology to map and document the path of a Virginia 4 H Geocoin across the coun try and the world while learning about the area land use and culture of the community where it is cached You will need to ensure that your 4 H geocoin is properly placed into a geocache and put into circulation You will then have the opportunity to watch the coin s move ments using GoogleEarth as it moves from cache to cache We h
3. GC1JM9E 4 days ago FIND SW a Virginia Member only O 7 mi caches Kiva Microfinance Loans that Change Lives Make a Difference and Lend Today Vn ki Va a rg ublic Service Ads by Google s A a 1 1 5 12 Jan 09 Smithfield by VAS VA Surveyors GC1KPT6 4 days ago J 0 9mi a a irginia Ge A 2 1 5 6 Sep 08 16 blocks by Child ov nature GC1G19Q 4 days ago 0 99mi Virginia SE 2 1 1 5 16 Jan 08 Stack by BlooEyes and HokiePilot GC18N57 4 days ago imi A 3 BE Virginia A 1 1 1 Sep 08 Curse of the FTF 1 Blacksburg Edition by Team Hodges 23 Jan 09 E NW GC1FW9F 1 imi Virginia SE A 2 1 5 6 Sep 08 Kent Square by Child ov nature GC1G19H 4 days ago 1 1mi j Virginia 6 Figure 4 below Geocache details Icons D T Placed Description La A S MESA 23 Apr 06 Gnarly Wood Cache by HokieTrax A yiy m OS GCV ROA 4ml virginia a b C d e Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site Geocaching Home gt Hide amp Seek gt Search for Geocaches All Geocaches By Waypoint From Origin N 37 13 804 W 080 25 959 New Search Search for caches with Google Maps You are logged in as jmckee Log out 6 View list of potential caches Figure 3 The search results will give you many different details about each geocache Figure 4 AAP IT MA Figure 3 After inputting your search criteria you will see your geocache search results Last Found 30 Jan 09 o i The left c
4. Geocaching com profile For the first time you can select the GPS device you use and rate its performance In the future these ratinas will be GPS ADVENTURES The GPS ats Adventures Maze is fully booked for 2009 Join You are logged in as jmckee Log out Hide a cache To hide a new geocache in your area It is imperative that you read and understand the Cache Listing Requirements and Guidelines prior to placing each and every geocache Please make sure to obtain permission from the landowner or land manager Once you are prepared fill out our online form to report a new cache This is a free service Only caches of a non commercial nature can be posted through this site If you wish to create a commercial cache or promotion please contact us first Caches perceived of a commercial nature will not be published First time Learn how to hide a geocache If you have difficulties posting your report to the website please check the Groundspeak Knowledgebase for more information Cache Note print out and place in cache container doc text Postscript LaTex Alternate Versions dae 432 lags doc Arabic doc Arabic Only doc Arabic English i doc Traditional html 3 Your computer will need to have Language packs installed for these lac at at dae Gero rtf micro rtf rtf in English Russian Farsi rench fEstonian Finnish Figure 1 After creating an account yo
5. Items your are watch ceocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site You are logged in as jmckee Log out ing will be listed in your Watchlist K a Geocaching Home gt My Profile gt My Watchlist Pa ail Quick view WatchList Geocaches Mine Travel Bugs Mine Benchmarks Member Features My Friends then come up Figure 19 GETING STARTED 7 My Watchlist EE Ar Added Map Syst Geocoin Virginia Geospatial Extension Program East2West to your watchlist FIND A BENCHMARK TRACKABLE ITEMS Trackable Items on your watch list 6 You can get to your Watchlist in list multi ple ways One way is to log into Geocach ing com and click on the link My Pro file Figure 20 MY PROFILE map Syst Geocoin Virginia Geospatial Extension Program East2West remove FORUMS SHOP FOR GEAR When you watch something you receive an email whenever that geocache or trackable item is logged You can add items to your watch list by visiting a geocache or trackable item listing and clicking on the watch RESOURCES i er this link You can remove items from your watch list at any time by visiting this page 7 Your profile page will Advertise uith Us then come up listing Geocaching a Groundspeak Project your logs for the last Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site Veo ee 30 days as well as links to your Watchlist me as well Geocaches P ee Ces
6. cations when your geocoin is moved from cache to cache simply add the geocoin to you watchlist see page 11 How to Watch a Trackable Item The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 2 Table of Contents What is the Virginia 4 H Geocoin AAVeNtUre ccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeneees 4 What is Geocaching ccceecccsececeseeceeeeeaeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeseeeeseueeseeeeees 4 How to Geocache sicnetinct carci crosatateate tomsenic eanneuntadncsenascannewidncniesesisinetnsaianeuinniatdenes 5 How to Retrieve a Trackable ltem geocoin ccceccceeeceeeceeeceeeseeeseeesees 8 How to Drop off a Trackable Item in a Cache ccc ceccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 10 How to Watch a Trackable Item cccccceccsecesseteeeeeeeeeeseeeeseteeeseeeeeeeeeees 11 Project Reflections see separate document We would like to acknowledge the following individuals for their contributions to this program e Amy Hays Texas Geospatial Extension Specialist reviewer e Kathleen Jamison VCE Blacksburg Virginia reviewer e Darla Marks VCE Charlotte Co Virginia reviewer e Mark Nelson PHCC 4 H Volunteer VA reviewer e Sandy Prisloe Connecticut Geospatial Extension Specialist reviewer e Cathy Sutphin VCE Blacksburg Virginia financial support e Ruth Wallace VCE Buckingham Co Virginia reviewer e Shannon White Missouri Geospatial Extension Specialist reviewer The Virginia Geospatial Exte
7. mine Travel Bugs GEOCACHING COM YOU ARE THE SEARCH ENGINE mine Benchmarks wie Member Features and My friends Figure 21 i Hello jmckee Basic Member Since 2 6 2009 Caches Found 0 HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE WELCOME TO GEOCACHING FIND A BENCHMARK Geocaching Is a high tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices The basic idea is to locate hidden containers called geocaches outdoors and then share your experiences online Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age MY PROFILE groups with a strong sense of community and support for the environment TRACKABLE ITEMS FORUMS SHOP FOR GEAR SEARCH FOR GEOCACHES There are 736 368 active geocaches around the world Jay RR PP a RESOURCES Re ne ti CNE A u Enter your postal code or address and click go to thaw come i at i rao Figure 20 above To find your Watchlist from the Geocaching com homepage click on the My Profile Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site You are logged in as jmckee Log out K j Geocaching Home gt My Profile RA d Quick ZeD Geocaches Mine Travel Bugs Mine Benchmarks Member Features My Friends f AREARE Figure 21 left Your profile page shows your logs for the last 30 days as well as links to your Watchlist HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE Hello jmckee FIND A BENC
8. dv ri ed Search j 3 A pes lt FIND A GEOCACHE AND SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE Once you have found a geocache sign the logbook and return the geocache to its original location Afterward share your geocaching stories and photos online Learn More LATEST UPDATES TO GEOQCACHING COM account details page found in your Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site GETTING STARTED HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE FIND A BENCHMARK TRACKABLE ITEMS MY PROFILE FORUMS SHOP FOR GEAR RESOURCES Be Seen Advertise with Us Geocaching Home gt Hide and Seek Seek a cache To locate the nearest geocaches in your area by Address 100 Mile s Radius by ZIP Postal Code 100 Mile s Radius Lee J by State US only Alabama by Country Afghanistan Alabama by Local State Page US Only Or search with Google Maps Latitude Longitude Search WGS84 Datum Latitude aem PAEO E Longitude w x If W E HDDD MM MM 100 Mile s Radius Decimal Format Latitude i i 33 5111 _______ Longitude 112 125 Other Search Options vce J 100 Mile s Radius by Keyword by Areacode US Only by Waypoint Found by Username Hidden bv The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program The latest release features an update to the my
9. EDA of Log to Grab it from cur mb AMi NANN Riam M msm ede cemal Alm ma l mmm Peele A RAN Mas and ama M eseman Pida fo ot rent holder name You must also fill in the Travel Bug Tracking and the Comments field Figure 15 Click Submit log entry when you re done Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site You are logged in as jmckee Log out GETTING STARTED Geocaching Home gt Trackable Items gt Trackable Item Details Map Syst Geocoin Virginia Geospatial Extension Program East2West HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE Owner Clamstock Released Friday October 31 2008 Origin United States Use TB2F82ZB to reference this item Wate FIND A BENCHMARK Found It Log it TRACKABLE ITEMS rackable Item MY ACCOUNT Print Info Sheet How do Trackable Items Work as FORUMS Q View in Google Earth SHOP FOR GEAR Recently Spotted In the hands of the owner RESOURCES Current GOAL To support geospatial and geographical education and encourage folks to learn more about their communities and their world Most of all have fun outdoors This coin should travel from East to West Bon Voyage ADVERTISEMENT Premium Me Caches along a outs About this item This coin is part of a collaborative multi state outreach and education effort through eXtension a science based online resource supported by US Land Grant Universities This coin was created by an extension Community of Practice t
10. GETTING STARTED Geocaching Home gt Trackable Items gt Trackable Item Details Map Syst Geocoin Virginia Geospatial Extension Program East2West HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE Trackable Item Options Owner Clamstock Released Friday October 31 2008 Origin United States Use TB2F8ZB to reference this item FIND A BENCHMARK ch Found It Log it TRACKABLE ITEMS A Watch this Trackable Item MY ACCOUNT amp Print Into a How do Trackable Items Work FORUMS Q View in Google Earth SHOP FOR GEAR Recently Spotted In the hands of the owner Current GOAL To support geospatial and geographical education and encourage folks to learn more about their communities and their world Most of all have fun outdoors This coin should travel from East to West Bon Voyage About this item This coin is part of a collaborative multi state outreach and education effort through eXtension a science based online resource supported by US Land Grant Universities This coin was created by an eXtension Community of Practice that develops and provides information about geospatial technology on eXtension s website This coin was initiated by the Virginia Geospatial Extension Program http www cnr vt edu gep View the Gallery 1 image extension coin Trackable Item History Geocaching a Groundspeak Project Figure 18 Watching a trackable item Click on Watch this Trackable Item 11 Figure 19 right
11. HMARK My logs last 30 days Basic Member Show all logs for Caches Bugs or Benchmarks e Since 2 6 2009 TRACKABLE ITEMS Caches Found 0 Caches Hidden 0 g 2 25 2009 jmckee grabbed Map Syst Geocoin visit log Upgrade your Membership FORUMS Virginia Geospatial Extension Program My Public Profile Log Out East2West Map Syst Geocoin MY PROFILE SHOP FOR GEAR Stat Bar Have fun geocaching RESOURCES imckee s stats Found 0 Hidderx 0 B E View my profile My GPS Select a GPS Device Search Options Search for nearest caches MAP AIT from your home coordinates filter out finds List newest in Virginia View nearby benchmarks Advertise with Us Update home coordinates Field Notes Access My Field Notes for supported GPS devices and applications Premium Features Build Pocket Queries Manage Bookmarks Set up Notifications Find Caches dlann a Rante The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 12
12. N Navigate to Hide and Seek a Cache Figure 1 Find a cache where you would like to drop off your geocoin and download the location to your GPS unit page 6 Download Geocaching locations to your GPS receiver 4 Once you have visited EJ the cache and placed K EJ Geocaching Home gt Seek gt View Cache Details GC18N57 Ra the geocoin in the no ka amp Stack gt a cache you need to let A cache by BlooEyes and HokiePilot Hidden 1 16 2008 GETING STARTED Size m I Regular Difficulty we e ee Terrain kye tis it J easiest 5 is hardest a watch listing others know you ve A E o S FIND A BENCHMARK W bookmark listing put it there To let oth Greyed out links are only available to Premium Members x TRACKABLE ITEMS Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site You are logged in as jmckee Log out k t th ein N 37 13 557 W 080 24 910 other Conversions EPEE A MeD ers NOW oca UTM 175 E 551882 N 4120098 T FORUMS 0 4mi from your home coordinates rer cache on geocach SHOP FOR GEAR In Virginia United States view Map 7 Blacks n RESOURCES Print AA EEN Iront aaa me k ir l ng CO m z an e B Simple No Logs 5 Logs 10 Logs 4 Driving Directions NEW ae New Ellett Download Read About Waypoint Downloads Go gle 2009 Tele Atlas GPX eXchange File 5 a O nce yo u h ave fou nd Servici LOC Waypoint File _Send to GPS 4 user s watching this cac
13. atial Extension Program 10 Log a Date Logged b date you found the cache and Com ments c If you dropped off a geocoin or trackable item specify this at the bot tom of the page d by highlighting the track able you had previ ously claimed and click Submit log en try How to Watch a Trackable Item You can add a geocoin or other trackable item to your Watchlist This will help you keep track of it 1 Log in to Geocach ing com 2 Navigate to Trackable Items Figure 12 3 Enter the tracking code into Enter the Tracking Number of the Item or the enter the item name into Search for a Track able Item by Name Figure 13 4 To watch an item click on Watch this Trackable Item Figure 18 5 Your Watchlist will The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program Gencacteg Home Sea gt Cache LEJ F i i a mutacia Th Post a new log i IEE Tr Pui TFT MOLT i ba Type ef key a tee ee ee Tate oad mmia Lor Minii i FFE Pe erg pa orgie F ee caret 4 Hri i l lemery this ing eniry tau can mae l al wee i ethos w Tw l ee Lee ee Dre wi ery Tree Dugat Ware iu Can ge e che rio thes CHAF E 5 PE Ma Geen hepe Geop E rimm Proar E al Peet Pt a Vr H Siene Cory iP peek dit Aegir Cordy Il yaj eee Oe ee Ce ee CT thers be ee er ee ee ee TT Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site
14. ave developed in tensive instructions to provide you with everything that you need to know about geo caching and trackable Geocoins to track and document successfully Enjoy your trav els So you want to get started Just follow these steps 1 Be sure to copy the serial number usually 6 characters that is stamped on your geocoin here for future reference In the event that you lose this number contact the Virginia Geospatial Extension Program at They ve got the number on file 2 Create a geocaching account http www geocaching com if you do not have an ac ES count already Please note that you will need to provide your email address and A will need to verify your account before it is activated 3 While the geocoin has been given to you and you physically have it in your pos session you will need to virtually grab the coin from its current holder or owner see page 8 How to retrieve a trackable item 4 After you have grabbed the geocoin from its current owner you are ready to navi gate to and place the geocoin in the geocache where it will go next see Page 10 How to Drop Off a Trackable Item 5 After you have placed the geocoin in a geocache you will need to return to geo caching com and log or associate your geocoin with the geocache using the serial number above see page 9 How to Drop Off a Trackable Item 6 Now you are ready to watch where your geocoin travels To receive email notifi
15. d by Garmin Communicator Can t get it to run Try installing the latest plugin here Done Done Done Figure 7 After clicking the Write button you should get this message in the Send to GPS window if it was successful Figure 5 Send to GPS window To find your device click the Find Device but ton If you device is turned on and con nected to your computer it should be found e The Placed column d shows when the geocache was created or placed in its current location Figure 6 After finding your device the Send to GPS window should display your unit details e The Description column e gives more details about the geocache You can select this to discover more details e The Last Found column f indicates the most recent discovery of the cache The last column g allows you to download the coordinates of the geocache to your GPS unit by clicking on the Send to GPS icon g Multiple caches can be Ea downloaded at once by checking the box 7 Enter the coordinates of the cache onto your receiver using one of two options ka A If your GPS receiver is NOT geocaching enabled older models then you will need to manually enter the coordinates of the cache into the GPS use the little keyboard on the GPS receiver and refer to your user s manual as needed 7S Ai 7 Geocache a a a Satellite Trip Comp Mark Waypoints Geocache Cities GPGCIFFO Y a BGC IF IVY Ci B A GC 1G2EF
16. hat develops and provides information about geospatial technology on eXtension s website This coin was initiated by the Virginia Geospatial Extension Program http www cnr vt edu gep find caches on specified route View the Gallery 1 image extension coin Figure 14 left Claiming a trackable item Click on Found it Log it Trackable Item History Geocaching a Groundspeak Project The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 9 Geotacthing The Official Global Ges Cachi Hunt Site YOU are logged in as meke bog put Figure 15 Grabbing a trackable item from its current holder To grab it you need to set the Type Gegcachng Home Travel Bugs Travel Bug Lag Post a new log Iin reference te apeSyst Gepccen Virginia Geospatial Extension Program Eastonest Mapas yat Gegenn CEMA MANED MDOE 6 SEEK Ae HE MNG FE TEACKARLE MEME Babe Loggedt mmia conary y pene Mir POPLE Travel Bug Tracking abun WOP ON el at BPS ES w Ez Pia eae sith Lia C nmnernts If you decide ta encrypt the lope text within brackets hbe this wil not ba enerypted How to Drop Off a Track LlEncrypt this log entry Grou can make it unradabiy unless someone chooses to transhate it Good to use if your log contains a e e m information on how to find the cache Once you have found a geocoin you need to place it in a new geocache Submit tog entry h Log in to Geocaching com
17. he the cache and are Moav mm GJ Attributes th h d Please note To use the services of geocaching com you must re ak Fe D VIEWI Ng e cac e agree to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer i AR tails you can log your AE Advertise with Us Ryan Stack Clark was among the first victims of the Virginia Tech visit and drop off the tragedy on April 16 2007 4s members of the Marching Virginians we enjoyed rehearsals football geocoin Figu re 1 6 games and band trips from New Orleans to Washington D C together We will never forget the way he entered a room by screaming AAAAHHHH Garmin GPS Garmin the finestin car and hand held units Free shppng in 48 States una outdoorsexploring com Gps Before You Buy a GPS Find Out Which Models Are The Best wa ConsumerReports org Ratings His contagious smile and spirit will never be forgotten by all of those who 6 On the rig ht side of were lucky enough to know him Stack always seemed to be everywhere on campus from a favorite study lounge in WAJ to the drillfield to the bus the page click on log a aa e e E as we enjoyed knowing him If your visit Figure 16 you knew Stack please share a memory of him in your log E Inventory Figure 16 Logging your visit to a cache Click on log your visit 7 To log your visit you need to fill in the following information on the Post a New Log page Figure 17 Type of The Virginia Geosp
18. nd provides strong community connec tion and support for the environment e This trackable coin has a unique serial number which enables you to map it s move The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site GEOCACHING COM GETTING STARTED HIDE amp SEEK A CACH FIND A BENCHMARK TRACKABLE ITEMS MY PROFILE FORUMS SHOP FOR GEAR RESOURCES You are logged in as jmckee Log out Hello jmckee Basic Member Since 2 6 2009 Caches Found 0 Caches Hidden 0 Upgrade your Membership My Profile Log Out THE SPORT WHERE YOU ARE THE SEARCH ENGINE WELCOME TO GEOCACHING Geocaching is a high tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices The basic idea is to locate hidden containers called geocaches outdoors and then share your experiences online Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups with a strong sense of community and support for the environment Alternatively you may search by Geocache Code if you 3 know the code of a specific geocache srt hn j 7 2 Go i maT j mis y z y hene FT GCXKXX A NE SEARCH FOR GEOCACHES ia Oe There are 734 999 active geocaches around the world git Pp a ies Enter your postal code or address and click go to SS ee Kien Woes explore the geocaches near you _ e T iei 37 2317 80 4158 c0 G tocate me ey ty aS y
19. near you 37 2317 80 4158 Locate Me Advanced Search Alternatively you may search by Geocache Code if you know the code of a specific geocache GCKKKX FIND A GEOCACHE AND SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE Once you have found a geocache sign the logbook and return the geocache to its original location Afterward share your geocaching stories and photos online Learn More LATEST UPDATES TO GEOQCACHING COM The latest release features an update to the my account details page found in your Geocaching com profile For the first time you can select the GPS device you use and rate its performance In the future these ratinas will be GPS ADVENTURES The GPS Adventures Maze is fully booked for 2009 Join Figure 12 After locating a geocache and finding a trackable item you can claim it on Geocaching com to let others where it is and who has Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site You are logged in as jmekee Log out Figure 13 Trackable items To find a trackable item enter in the tracking number or the item s name for ex ample Virginia 4 H Geocoin Geocaching Home gt Trackable Items Geocoins Travel Bugs Promotionals 3 GETTING STARTED HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE Collectible Geocoins come A Travel Bug is a trackable From time to time FIND A BENCHMARK in all shapes and sizes and item that moves from place Groundspeak will host can be tracked in the same to place picking up stories yarious promoti
20. nsion Program What is the Virginia 4 H Geocoin Adventure The Virginia 4 H Geocoin Adventure is a 4 H Technology Project as part of 4 H SET Science Engineering and Technology It can be one project in a 4 H Community Club or it could be a 4 H Project Club where all members do the same project Goal To increase geospatial and geographical awareness and to encourage youth and adults to learn more about land use their communities and their world In addition to keeping maintaining a project record book you are encouraged to post pictures on geo caching com and maintain a log or provide a written history of what you are learning including interesting stories and fun facts about each community where the geocoin trav els Most of all have fun outdoors About this item VIRGINIA GEOSPATIAL EXTENSION This coin was developed as part of a collaborative Extension outreach and education ef fort through the Virginia Geospatial Extension Program http Awww gep frec vt edu Vir ginia Cooperative Extension 4 H http Awww 4 h ext vt edu and the National Geospatial Technology Extension Network NGTEN http Awww geospatialextension org What is Geocaching e A high tech entertaining adventure game for GPS users e The idea is to hunt for hidden containers geocaches or caches that have been placed in the landscape e Pick an item from the cache and leave an item e Geocaching is enjoyed by people of all ages a
21. olumn a will have a compass direction and mileage This is the direc tion and distance to the geocache from the search criteria that you provided in Figure 2 The Icons column b gives details about the geocache itself whether it s a tradi tional virtual or multi cache geocache Icons are also associated with trackable items geocoins or a travel bugs The D T column c gives information about the geocache physical size as well as the difficulty and terrain The bar graph indicates the size of the cache left is small right is large the 1 3 indicates the level of Difficulty choice of 1 out of 5 and the Terrain is a 3 5 where 1 is the easiest and 5 the hardest The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program Send to GPS Mozilla Firefox aa http www geocaching com seek sendtogps aspx wptid 386520 Send to GPS Garmin DeLorme A GARMIN No devices found Find Devices Powered by Garmin Communicator Can t get it to run Try installing the latest plugin here Send to GPS Mozilla Firefox ae http wuw geocaching com seek sendtogps aspx wptid 386520 D Send to GPS R Garmin DeLorme GARM Found eTrex Venture HC Unit ID 3543020958 Powered by Garmin Communicator Can t get it to run Try installing the latest plugin here Send to GPS Mozilla Firefox H http www geocaching com seek sendtogps aspx wptid 386520 e Send to GPS TI Garmin DeLorme Powere
22. ons ease way as Travel Bugs Here along the way Here you involving trackable items 2 Navigate to Trackable eee you can log a geocoin you can add your own story or Here you will find FORUMS found activate a new live vicariously through information on all of the Items Figu re 1 2 SHOP FOR GEAR geocoin locate geocoins each bug s adventures past and present near you and find out how promotions involving RESOURCES to create your own Geocaching com Trackables Travel Bug Home Travel Bug FAQ Order Travel Bugs How to Log a Travel Unite for Diabetes Bug Campaign visit the Travel Bug Jeep 4x4 Geocaching Gallery Challenge Travel Bug Forums Garmin UK Geocoin Campaign 3 Enter the tracking code into Enter the Tracking Number of the Item or the enter the item name into Search for a Trackable Item by Name Figure 13 ADVERTISEMENT Geocoin Home Geocoin FAQ How to Log a Geocoin Geocoin Forums Click here Advertise with U nter the Tracking Number of the Item The Tracking Number is the unique sWries of letters and numbers that appears on each tem 4 Claim the geocoin by clicking on Found It Log it Figure 14 Search for a Trackable Activate Trackable Item 5 Grab it from the current holder by setting the Type Recent Logs y 2 25 2009 RenegadeBS discovered Ramblin Yellow Rose Travel Bug visit log y 6c i Dog Tag E
23. to locate Figure 10 12 Select Go To Figure 11 13 Follow the onscreen directions to locate your selected geocache If it s located near or off of a trail hike the trail then follow the on screen directions How to Retrieve a Trackable Item geocoin lf someone has mailed given you a trackable item or if you have found a trackable item you will need to virtu ally grab it from its current holder owner before placing it in a different geocache 1 Log in to Geocaching com The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site You are logged in as jmckee Log out GEOCACHING COM Basic Member Since 2 6 2009 Caches Found 0 Caches Hidden 0 Upgrade your Membership My Profile Log Out THE SPORT WHERE YOU ARE THE SEARCH ENGINE GETTING STARTED WELCOME TO GEOCACHING FIND A BENCHMARK Geocaching is a high tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices The basic idea is to locate hidden containers called geocaches outdoors and then share your experiences online Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age ROFILO groups with a strong sense of community and support for the environment HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE FORUMS 2p SEARCH FOR GEOCACHES There are 734 999 active geocaches around the world Enter your postal code or address and click go to SHOP FOR GEAR RESOURCES explore the geocaches
24. u can log on to Geocaching com and locate a geocache near you ments Geocaching is increas ingly used in recreation and tourism Virginia 4 H has adopted the 4 H Geo coin Adventure to get more kids involved in us ing GPS and to share their learning electroni cally How to Geo cache 1 Make sure you have acquired satellites outside with your GPS receiver prior to before you Geo cache 2 Create account on http www geocaching com 3 Log into Geocach ing com 4 Navigate to Hide and Seek a Cache menu left side see Figure 1 5 Enter location infor mation zip code ad dress location see Fig ure 2 Figure 2 Locating a geocache Caches can be located by address ZIP Postal code State as well as many other ways Geocaching The GETTING STARTED HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE FIND A BENCHMARK TRACKABLE ITEMS MESOCSUNI Total Records 4701 Page 1 of 236 Prev lt lt lt 12345678910 gt gt gt Next FORUMS SHOP FOR GEAR Icons D T Placed Description Last Found O Eee TNE 9 G e 3 5 1 5 26 Nov 08 Diabolical Atbash by paganmen GC1IEQN 4 days ago 0 2mi nE virginia ADVERTISEMENT Pomjan A 1 1 17 Aug 08 All Hands On Deck by GokartMozart amp Beth GC1FAWX 4 days ago J NV Virginia 0 2mi Se WY 1 1 19 May 02 Ut Prosim by Hokies GC59C6 3 days ago J O 7mi bi Virginia 9 3 1 4 Dec 08 Diabolical Zone Improvement Plan by paganmen
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