tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68471399534166226842024-03-05T10:17:23.143-05:00GeoProspectorS<strong> [GPS, it's in the name!] </strong> <i> Geocaching Adventurers via Earth</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-77907068657221935852014-07-07T22:17:00.000-04:002014-07-07T22:41:08.363-04:00Geocaching TEXAS Style<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB8QFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpwd.state.tx.us%2Fstate-parks%2Fparks%2Fthings-to-do%2Fgeocaching%2Ftx-geocache-challenge&ei=YE27U4itK4GGogT11YK4DQ&usg=AFQjCNF3JwuhxPDLlC1Vfytrk2Gsp5zM1A&sig2=bW1XBytWR_OETVmikaI3yg&bvm=bv.70138588,d.cGU" target="_blank">Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD): Geocaching in Texas State Parks</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MrQRe2f4UWbUkGKG7pqRgLjjNJOKFQ4coICL_4JteTcQkzavk4HetndJgw2KjeLVpmDWp2PxVf6zqADFkaV2jz2yVaHBe1_Yt4U2qJ4MVBpxO3omUlCuO4dmNvWAIXBEA67HcGLNyVE/s1600/geocacheChallengeLogo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MrQRe2f4UWbUkGKG7pqRgLjjNJOKFQ4coICL_4JteTcQkzavk4HetndJgw2KjeLVpmDWp2PxVf6zqADFkaV2jz2yVaHBe1_Yt4U2qJ4MVBpxO3omUlCuO4dmNvWAIXBEA67HcGLNyVE/s1600/geocacheChallengeLogo.png" /></a></h3>
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<a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/activities/outdoor_recreation/geocache/coordinates.phtml" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Texas State Parks Geocache Challenge Coordinates</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>(</strong><strong>Check with the park before your visit to make sure it will be open.</strong><strong>)</strong></span></h4>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" id="other" name="other"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" id="faqs" name="faqs"></a><span style="font-size: small;">Want to learn more?</span></h2>
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<li>Attend a geocaching workshop. Visit our <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/geocaching" target="_blank">Events page</a> to find one near you. </li>
<li><a href="https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXPWD/subscriber/new?topic_id=TXPWD_482" target="_blank">Sign up for geocaching e-mail updates</a>. Learn about special theme challenges, special event caches and more! </li>
<li><a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/parkinfo/passes/" target="_blank">Purchase a Texas State Park Pass</a>. With the pass, you and your guests can enter any state park for free for one year! Purchase the pass at most state parks or call (512) 389-8900. </li>
<li>Learn how to hide a geocache on state park lands. <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/activities/outdoor_recreation/geocache/media/pdf/GeocacheSuggestedGuidelines.pdf" target="_blank">Download the Geocache Placements information sheet</a>. You must get approval from a park's superintendent before placing a geocache in that park. </li>
<li>Questions? E-mail <a href="mailto:txgeo@tpwd.state.tx.us" target="_blank">txgeo@tpwd.state.tx.us</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKCkNciB7dk" target="_blank"><strong>Introduction to Geocaching - Texas Parks and Wildilfe [Official]</strong></a></div>
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Look for online resources like message boards, community geocache associations and Facebook groups. <br />
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<li><a href="file:///C:/Users/cpickens/Documents/Other%20Web%20Projects/It%20might%20take%20a%20few%20minutes%20to%20find%20the%20cache%20once%20you%20reach%20the%20coordinates!" target="_blank">Visit the Learn section on Geocaching.com.</a></li>
<li>Find a Geocaching 101 workshop in your area on our <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/geocaching">Events page</a>. </li>
<li>Join the <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/activities/outdoor_recreation/geocache/coordinates.phtml" target="_blank">Texas State Parks Geocache Challenge</a>. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/activities/outdoor_recreation/geocache/media/pdf/GeocacheSuggestedGuidelines.pdf" target="_blank">Download guidelines for hiding a geocache on a TPWD property</a>. </li>
<li>Sign up for <a href="https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXPWD/subscriber/new?topic_id=TXPWD_482" target="_blank">e-mail updates about geocaching.com</a>. </li>
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Also visit the <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texasgeocaching.com%2F&ei=tk67U_eGN4X2oAT6loGwAw&usg=AFQjCNFX2lnTNB3SCU_0wYqfI56L6utZwg&sig2=waNrybcLmjMk9GQ30YX6dw" target="_blank">Texas Geocaching Association - Site News and Updates</a></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Look for </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Texas Geocaching Association (TXGA)</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Updates and News such as:</strong></span></div>
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Cache of the Week</div>
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Events</div>
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Contests</div>
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<a href="http://vb.texasgeocaching.com/content.php?219-TXGA-Store" target="_blank">TXGA Store</a></div>
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Forum</div>
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<a href="http://vb.texasgeocaching.com/calendar.php?calendarid=2" target="_blank">TXGA Geocaching Education Events Calendar</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-43910915007234713562014-07-07T21:29:00.000-04:002014-07-07T22:31:38.227-04:00:) Creative Geocache Containers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Go to: <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/amandam10/20-ridiculously-creative-geocache-containers-1kzg" target="_blank"><strong>19 Ridiculously Creative Geocache Containers</strong></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.playcreateexplore.com/2012/04/hidden-fairy-house-in-woods.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">playcreateexplore.com</span></a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-59985935273473601242014-06-25T23:20:00.000-04:002014-06-25T23:25:47.372-04:00GeoGuessr game fun!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you like geocaching, then you will probably like this game called GeoGuessr!</span></span></div>
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<span class="st"></span><span class="st"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://geoguessr.com/" target="_blank">GeoGuessr</a></span></strong> is a web-based geographic discovery game designed by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeoGuessr" target="_blank">Anton Wallén</a>, a Swedish IT consultant. </span></span><span class="st"> </span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The free game uses Google's Street View images and Maps, which drops
the player in random locations, challenging them to decipher where they are.</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Go now, and explore the world!!!</span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><a href="http://geoguessr.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">GeoGuessr.com</span></a></span></div>
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<span class="st"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Category" title="Help:Category"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Wikipedia Categories</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">: </span></span></div>
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<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Geography_educational_video_games" title="Category:Geography educational video games"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Geography educational video games</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Google_Street_View" title="Category:Google Street View"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Google Street View</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Browser_games" title="Category:Browser games"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Browser games</span></a></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-84169452985818824262013-08-20T18:46:00.004-04:002013-08-20T18:46:33.570-04:00An amazing urban puzzle geocache :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<strong>Luvin' this urban puzzle geocache site in Germany!</strong></div>
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<a href="http://blog.geocaching.com/2013/08/weve-got-urban-geocaching-on-lock-quadlocklog-gc330kj-geocache-of-the-week/" target="_blank"><strong>"We’ve Got Urban Geocaching on Lock — QuadLockLog (GC330KJ) — Geocache of the Week"</strong></a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-29694471909619258942013-06-09T18:25:00.002-04:002013-06-09T18:51:02.546-04:00Geocaching.com Presents: LOST Places - GERMANY 'Stadt im Wald'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Upon discovering this Geocaching YouTube video, I felt
reanimated because a few months ago I decided to start trying to learn the
German language.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although, to be honest
it has been slow going since I am attempting to teach myself German through
various online lessons, etc. Even though I still have a lot of <em><strong>Deutsch lernen</strong></em> to do, I
was happy to be able to understand a few words such as:</span><br />
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Stadt <em>[shtat]</em> = City</div>
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Wald <em>[valt]</em> = Forest<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span>So then, '<strong>Stadt im Wald' </strong>in English means '<strong>City in the Forest</strong>'.</span><br />
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mein Name ist (insert your name here) <em>[miyn nahmuh ist]</em> = My name is ...</div>
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und mein Geocaching Name ist ... = and my geocaching name is ...</div>
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alten Plätze <em>[alten pletsuh]</em> = old places</div>
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klein <em>[kliyn]</em> = small</div>
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The word 'Geocaching' <em>[GEE-oh-cashing]</em> is a no brainer.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anyways, maybe this will inspire some of you to learn another
language, and expand your Geocaching territory!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: yellow;">Check out the German 'Word of the Day' app on the right side of this blog. <strong>--></strong></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Note: This video is spoken entirely in German. Click the CC button for English or German subtitles.</span></div>
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Watch the first Geocaching.com Presents video from Germany. Join a group of German geocachers as they explore a Lost Place cache. Lost Place Caches takes geocachers to a location that has been all but forgotten by time. Follow a group of geocachers as they search an abandoned Soviet military base. It's located in what used to be East Germany.</div>
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Sehe das erste "Geocaching.com Presents" Video aus Deutschland. Schließ dich der Gruppe von deutschen Geocachern an, als sie einen Lost Place, der sie zur einer ehemaligen sowjetischen Militärbasis führt, erforschen.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Brandenburg, Germany</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">N 53°03<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>E 013° 22</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://blog.geocaching.com/2011/06/stadt-im-wald-gc17k3a-geocache-of-the-week-june-6-2011-2/" target="_blank">(“Stadt im Wald” GC17K3A GEOCACHE OF THE WEEK – June 6, 2011)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="color: blue;"><u>This Geocache looks like so much freakin’ fun</u>! :D</span> </span></strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="background-color: yellow; color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">If you are planning a VaCachen, you may also want to read these posts:</span></strong></div>
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<a href="http://geoprospectors.blogspot.com/2011/06/planning-your-next-vacachen.html" target="_blank">Planning Your Next VaCachen</a></div>
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<a href="http://geoprospectors.blogspot.com/2011/06/5-reasons-to-geocache-around-world.html" target="_blank">5 Reasons to Geocache Around the World</a></div>
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<a href="http://geoprospectors.blogspot.com/2012/09/i-still-havent-found-what-im-looking-for.html" target="_blank">I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For ... Ireland's Best Caches</a></div>
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<a href="http://geoprospectors.blogspot.com/2012/09/vaya-geocaching-en-chile.html" target="_blank">Vaya geocaching en Chile!</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sadly, I have to report that this popular Multi-Cache is no
longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the demolition of parts of
the site, damage allegedly caused by geocachers, and too many visitors in the
late evening hours, the final access point has been sealed forever by the
forester.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The owner of the cache (hornesia caches)
has terminated the cache.</span><br />
<span title="Stadt im Wald (GC17K3A) gehörte zweifelsohne zu einem der bekanntesten deutschen Lost Places Caches.">"City in the forest (GC17K3A) was undoubtedly one of the most famous German Lost Places caches. </span><span title="Ähnlich bekannt war eigentlich nur noch “Die Ruinen von Prora” welcher ebenfalls vor einigen Wochen für immer ins Archiv geschickt wurde.">Was similar to known really just "The Ruins of prow" which was sent to the archive forever also a few weeks ago."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p><a href="http://www.gocacher.de/?p=1625" target="_blank">R.I.P. Stadt im Wald</a></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><u><strong><span style="background-color: yellow; color: blue;"><em>Never fear!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are
still thousands of geocaches to find throughout Germany and Europe.</em></span></strong> </u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.geocaching.de/" target="_blank"><strong>Geocaching in Deutschland</strong></a> Geocaching.de - Die deutschsprachige Informationsplattform über das Hobby Geocaching in Deutschland. <em>(The German-language platform for information on the hobby of
geocaching in Germany.)</em></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-74893548569847770132012-12-15T19:02:00.001-05:002012-12-15T21:56:25.088-05:00Geocaching and Surviving Zombie Outbreaks?(<b>WARNING</b>: Graphic Content May Not Be Suitable for All Viewers)
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"<b><a href="http://blog.geocaching.com/2012/11/guard-against-zombie-with-geocaching-gear/">Geocacher’s Guide to Surviving a Zombie Outbreak</a></b>"
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Even though this <a href="http://blog.geocaching.com/">Latitude 47</a> blog post is more of a promotion to sell geocaching gifts and gear, you have to give them props for their clever way to grab people's attention. For instance, the link labeled "<b><a href="http://shop.geocaching.com/default/starter-kits/holiday-shopping">13 essentials to survive a zombie outbreak</a></b>", which takes you to geocaching.com's holiday gift shop.
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(zombie-blog-picture from Latitude 47)
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I have to admit that I have also been caught up with the current Zombie phenomenon sweaping the world. <b><a href="http://www.amctv.com/shows/the-walking-dead">The Walking Dead</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.foxsearchlight.com/28dayslater/">28 Days Later</a></b>, and <b><a href="http://www.residentevil.com/agegate.php">Resident Evil</a></b> are a few of my favorites!
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(<a href="http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/10/watch-every-walking-dead-zombie-kill-ever.html">Watch every 'Walking Dead' zombie kill ever</a>)
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(<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289043/">28 Days Later... (2002) - IMDb</a>)
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(<a href="http://kotaku.com/5949125/six-reviewers-really-cant-agree-on-resident-evil-6">Six Reviewers Really Can’t Agree On Resident Evil 6</a>)
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Why are Zombies so popular today? It may be due to the economic hardships we have been dealing with in recent years. Zombies could symbolize the feelings we have of helplessness and hopelessness in our societies. Either that or we simply enjoy the gore and excitement of watching characters like Rick Grimes of The Walking Dead and other regular folk much like ourselves, slashing zombies heads with a machete, axe, etc.
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Zombies or not, it's always <i><b>good to be prepared!</b></i>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-32262144930301059692012-09-22T23:50:00.001-04:002012-09-23T00:22:02.328-04:00I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For ... Ireland's Best CachesGeocaching Ireland Links:
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<b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=645bd6da-fa8a-498f-bcce-1dd7169d3109">www.geocaching.com "Ireland - Best Caches (shared, public)"</a></b>
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<b><a href="http://www.geocachingireland.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1">Geocaching Ireland @ www.geocachingireland.com</a></b>
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<b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/JoeVlogsTV?feature=CAgQwRs%3D">JoeVlogsTV's channel</a></b> (Irishman, vlogger, geocaching enthusiast)
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<i><b><a href="http://www.geocachingireland.ie/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=89">trackable Geocaching Ireland coin</a></b></i> <p>from Geocaching Ireland (www.geocachingireland.ie)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-67642020695391173192012-09-22T23:14:00.001-04:002012-09-22T23:16:38.281-04:00Riddle Me This?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.brighthub.com/electronics/gps/articles/57625.aspx" target="_blank">How to Make a Puzzle Geocache</a><a href="http://img.bhs4.com/51/1/511686e3f3c4d8d93d28ab5668df5d051a9d2830_small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" src="http://img.bhs4.com/51/1/511686e3f3c4d8d93d28ab5668df5d051a9d2830_small.jpg" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-53551943719732241742012-09-02T23:41:00.007-04:002012-12-15T21:15:51.004-05:00Vaya geocaching en Chile!<b>G</b>o <b>C</b>hile is a online travel agency offering consulting services and reviews on hotels in Chile, tours, cruises, flights and car rental deals.<br />
<p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gochile.cl/en/templates/gochile/images/logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="132" width="210" src="http://www.gochile.cl/en/templates/gochile/images/logo.jpg" /></a></div><p><b><a href="http://www.gochile.cl/en/articles/trekking/geocaching-outdoors-and-higt-technology.html">GoChile.com</a></b> offers up some insight and advice on geocaching in Chile:<br />
<p><b>W</b>here to Practice<br />
<p>Although the sport is very recent, nearly 340.000 hidden caches exist in more that 130 countries around the world. The numbers in South America are growing, with about 500 caches (as of Nov, 2006) and Chile being the most developed geocaching country with around 165. We hope that soon more gocachers will unite us.<br />
<p>Geocaching is not solely about searching, but also hiding caches. For more information on how to hide caches, refer to Geocaching.com.<br />
<p>You can search geocaches in Chile, from Geocaching.com with the link below:<br />
<p><b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?country_id=6&as=1&ex=0&cFilter=9a79e6ce-3344-409c-bbe9-496530baf758&children=n">* Geocaches in Chile<br />
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<p><b>R</b>ecommendations<br />
<p>- Take the same precautions that you would when you go on a hike or trekking trip.<br />
- Advise or warn someone about your travel itinerary<br />
- Take a map, water, sun protection and a flashlight in case the night catches you in the way.<br />
- Do not underestimate the time for the trip. The distance of the GPS indicates a direct route.<br />
- Choose a cache in accordance with the difficulty and your abilities as well as the people who are accompanying you.<br />
- It is convenient that you familiarize yourself with the area through a topo map and identify the possible obstacles and dangers.<br />
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<b>W</b>hile you are in Chile, you might also want to plan a trip to Rapa Nui island (aka Easter Island, Spanish: Isla de Pascua). Do a little more geocaching and sightseeing amongst ancient stone statues, called "moai" by the islanders.<br />
<p>The "<b><a href="http://thegeoks.wordpress.com/about/">GeoKs</a></b>”(JEE-oh-kays) chronicled their island geocaching adventure on their blog, <i><b><a href="http://thegeoks.wordpress.com/2011/02/10/geocaching-around-the-world-chile-rapa-nui/">Geocaching Around the World – Chile (Rapa Nui)</a></b></i>, which also includes some awesome photographs!<br />
<p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thegeoks.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/p2090791.jpg?w=1024&h=768" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="384" width="512" src="http://thegeoks.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/p2090791.jpg?w=1024&h=768"/></a></div>
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Got a case of Wanderlust? Thinking about living abroad? A US expat currently living in Chile, <b><a href="http://www.leslieforman.com/first-time-here/">Leslie Foreman's</a></b> site (<a href="http://www.leslieforman.com/">www.leslieforman.com</a>) has some great tips on how to become a global citizen! Also, read her article on Brazen Life; <a href="http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/12/14/how-to-launch-your-career-overseas/">How to Launch Your Career Overseas</a>.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.com0Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile-33.4691199 -70.641997-34.0887024 -71.2363745 -32.8495374 -70.04761950000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-7979481594899864432012-09-02T20:10:00.001-04:002012-09-14T01:05:23.862-04:00GPS Coordinate Converter/Mapper Online Tools<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"></div>Check out some of Jeff Boulter's handy GPS tools at <a href="http://boulter.com/">boulter.com</a>. <p>We've used the <b><a href="http://boulter.com/gps/">GPS Coordinate Converter</a></b> to plot multiple waypoints on one map. It is fairly easy to use, but it would be nice if it had better map printing options other than just printing the web page, and the map view area could be larger. This tool also converts coordinates into different formats of Latitude and Longitude data such as in decimal degrees(WGS84), degrees/minutes/seconds, GPS, and UTM. <p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncfvCqgzcuynYGkXraiYwlWwRbl5CKII6xgXq458QVBZ3xD0QMbVEavw6Jvl5HSv0xQbA30q1zKsvivhGFHs160c51PcLyWV3-GsBVt-ZBAmWJ_4Gr_DFovxyyj59bjVLbjFPbMGa65vK/s1600/GPS-Coord_Converter_Maps%2528boulter_com%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="273" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncfvCqgzcuynYGkXraiYwlWwRbl5CKII6xgXq458QVBZ3xD0QMbVEavw6Jvl5HSv0xQbA30q1zKsvivhGFHs160c51PcLyWV3-GsBVt-ZBAmWJ_4Gr_DFovxyyj59bjVLbjFPbMGa65vK/s400/GPS-Coord_Converter_Maps%2528boulter_com%2529.png" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-77011021945894676112011-11-24T15:37:00.009-05:002012-09-02T19:15:37.072-04:00Ducktivities? Duct-Tape Crafts IdeasAccording to www.duckbrand.com, "<b><a href="http://duckbrand.com/Duck%20Tape%20Club/ducktivities.aspx">Ducktivities</a></b> are what we call fashion, crafts or anything else made using Duck Tape®." Go there for more tips and ideas.<br />
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<i>It also comes in handy on a camping or hiking trip. ( <a href="http://www.ehow.com/about_5382474_uses-duct-tape-camping.html">Uses for Duct Tape While Camping - ehow.com</a> ) Maybe you could come up with some creative duct-tape ideas for geocaching swag, containers, etc.</i><br />
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You might have seen those cooky <i><b><a href="http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/mythbusters/">MythBusters</a></b></i> tv shows on the Discovery Channel, where they make a <a href="http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-duct-tape-hour-2/">duct-tape bridge</a> or a <a href="http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-duct-tape/">boat</a> made almost entirely out of duct-tape. No doubt this is strong stuff that can be used in a wide variety of ways!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://duckbrand.com/Duck%20Tape%20Club/ducktivities/~/media/Images/Solutions/User%20Uploads/tailgate-duck-net.ashx?mh=160&mw=210" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="157" width="210" src="http://duckbrand.com/Duck%20Tape%20Club/ducktivities/~/media/Images/Solutions/User%20Uploads/tailgate-duck-net.ashx?mh=160&mw=210" /></a></div>A <b><a href="http://duckbrand.com/Duck%20Tape%20Club/ducktivities/sports-and-recreation/tailgate-duck-net">Tailgate net</a></b> for your pick-up truck. Really? Wow!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://duckbrand.com/Duck%20Tape%20Club/ducktivities/~/media/Images/Monthly%20Updates/June%202010/Drink%20Cozy/Fianl_3.ashx?mh=160&mw=210" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="145" width="210" src="http://duckbrand.com/Duck%20Tape%20Club/ducktivities/~/media/Images/Monthly%20Updates/June%202010/Drink%20Cozy/Fianl_3.ashx?mh=160&mw=210" /></a></div>Here's some Duck® Tape <b><a href="http://duckbrand.com/Duck%20Tape%20Club/ducktivities/crafts/how-to-make-a-duck-tape-drink-koozie">Drink Koozies</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://duckbrand.com/Duck%20Tape%20Club/ducktivities/wallets/~/media/Images/Monthly%20Updates/June%202010/New_Main_3.ashx?mh=184&mw=280" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="175" width="280" src="http://duckbrand.com/Duck%20Tape%20Club/ducktivities/wallets/~/media/Images/Monthly%20Updates/June%202010/New_Main_3.ashx?mh=184&mw=280" /></a></div>Or look at this cool <b><a href="http://duckbrand.com/Duck%20Tape%20Club/ducktivities/wallets/how-to-make-a-duck-tape-wallet">Duct Tape Wallet</a></b>.<br />
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<a href="http://familyfun.go.com/">Disney Family Fun (www.familyfun.go.com)</a> has come up with some <b><a href="http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/duct-tape-hiking-gear-668501/">Duct Tape Hiking Gear</a></b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://familyfun.go.com/assets/cms/crafts/duct-tape-hiking-gear-summer-craft-photo-260-FF0605ALMEA02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="260" width="260" src="http://familyfun.go.com/assets/cms/crafts/duct-tape-hiking-gear-summer-craft-photo-260-FF0605ALMEA02.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://findyourgeocache.com/findyourgeocache.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/052510-FinishedTapeJob.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="188" width="250" src="http://findyourgeocache.com/findyourgeocache.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/052510-FinishedTapeJob.jpg" /></a></div><b><a href="http://findyourgeocache.com/2010/05/25/camouflaging-a-geocache/">Camouflage any Geocaching-Container with Camo Tape!</a></b>(found @ www.findyourgeocache.com) <i>We've come across a couple of these camouflaged geocache containers and boy are they tough to find, especially the smaller ones! </i><br />
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Email us some of your craft ideas at <i><b><a href="mailto:info.geoprospectors@gmail.com">info.geoprospectors@gmail.com</a></b></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-75847575858996753862011-11-24T01:23:00.003-05:002011-11-24T01:31:34.931-05:00Geocaching with relatives/friends on Thanksgiving<strong><a href="http://www.examiner.com/geocaching-in-san-jose/geocaching-with-relatives-over-thanksgiving">Geocaching with relatives over Thanksgiving</a></strong> "<br />
<em>"A good way to work off Thanksgiving dinner is to take a nice hike to find a geocache. ...."</em><br />
Continue reading on Examiner.com Geocaching with relatives over Thanksgiving - San Jose Geocaching | <a href="http://www.examiner.com/geocaching-in-san-jose/geocaching-with-relatives-over-thanksgiving">Geocaching with relatives over Thanksgiving, by Rick Wong</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23vH4iw58ATdUGyrZx1tHaQck9AaLFyvsKRx0IzGU7S4eWK5YmHt2KvwOt6dJV068gbRlvmV9S2hA7NAoLcylMN06Di7ErNJJFiyAcQBs8fkZd5EE5AHnLG-o-VHxTM7b6v8HoboTKK0/s320/IMG_8195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23vH4iw58ATdUGyrZx1tHaQck9AaLFyvsKRx0IzGU7S4eWK5YmHt2KvwOt6dJV068gbRlvmV9S2hA7NAoLcylMN06Di7ErNJJFiyAcQBs8fkZd5EE5AHnLG-o-VHxTM7b6v8HoboTKK0/s320/IMG_8195.JPG" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-19698989378984714502011-06-17T20:09:00.005-04:002011-06-17T20:37:48.722-04:005 Reasons to Geocache Around the World<i><b>GO GLOBAL</b>! Here is an article that will inspire you...</i><br />
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<b>Harness Your Inner Amazing Race Contestant: 5 Reasons to Geocache Around the World</b><br />
By Mary Richardson, March 29th, 2010 on <a href="http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/10-03/5-reasons-to-geocache-around-the-world.html">BootsnAll Travel Network</a> (go here to read full article)<br />
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Here are their five reasons to incorporate geocaching into your travel plans.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bna-art.s3.amazonaws.com/www.bootsnall.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/bayonfaces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="266" width="400" src="http://bna-art.s3.amazonaws.com/www.bootsnall.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/bayonfaces.jpg" /></a></div><b>1. Geocaching Has Gone Global</b><br />
"Since its inception, the geocache craze has spread all over the world – and I mean all over.<br />
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Not only are there caches right now probably within a 20 mile radius of you, but they are waiting to be discovered in thousands of international locations. There are caches hidden among the temple ruins of Angkor Wat, side alleys in <a href="http://www.spaintravelguide.com/barcelona">Barcelona</a>, and jungles in Okinawa.<br />
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This means that you can participate almost any place you happen to be visiting, or design trips based on descriptions sounding interesting to you. Perhaps even more relevant in these trying economic times, however, is that you can trek around your own city and entertain that wanderlust without ever leaving home."<br />
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<b>2. Geocaching Takes You Off the Beaten Path</b><br />
"While searching for that cache down a side street in <a href="http://www.italylogue.com/rome">Rome</a>, for example, you might find a tasty hole in the wall to eat your lunch, which could end up being the best Italian food of your life. Or you might saunter through a public park in China and come upon an interesting artistic performance."<br />
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<b>3. Geocaching Gets You Closer to Nature</b><br />
"Because the caches are stashed where they can’t easily be tampered with, you’ll sometimes find yourself immersed in natural beauty."<br />
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<b>4. Geocaching is Great for Planners and Spontaneous Sorts</b><br />
"In fact, geocaching appeals to both types of traveler as it provides a short-term specific goal <i>and</i> chance environments. In addition, it’s ideal for imparting that same sense of purpose for solo travelers as well as families with children, who perhaps need a reason to be excited about being away from home."<br />
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<b>5. Geocaching Involves You in a Community</b><br />
"Geocaching enhances your sense of involvement in a dynamic global community. You’re encouraged to record your discoveries online as well as post anecdotes and pictures of your enterprises.<br />
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More importantly, you’re given a unique opportunity to “craft” experiences for others to enjoy. Did you stumble upon a special waterfall while <a href="http://www.hawaiilogue.com/3-unique-and-beautiful-hiking-trails-in-hawaii.html">hiking in Hawaii</a>? Place a cache nearby and bestow the encounter on a fellow nature-lover. Wandering around narrow side streets in Tokyo, did you find an interesting temple? Hide a geocache in a crevice in the wall and lead another person right to it."<br />
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<i>www.bootsnall.com</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-33610778707682828632011-06-17T14:55:00.010-04:002011-06-17T15:34:42.659-04:00Planning Your Next VaCachen"Thanks to advances in satellite technology, social media, and the <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/iphone/default.aspx">Groundspeak Geocaching</a> iPhone application, geocaching as a family hobby is wildly growing in popularity. Yes, you can enjoy finding all the caches in your neighborhood and even treasure hunt on a day trip or two. But what about geocaching as a reason to take a family vacation? At Road Trips for Families, we call it <i>Going on VaCachen</i>™. ..."<br />
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~ Pendleton, Oregon<br />
~ Black Hills, South Dakota<br />
~ Lincoln City, Oregon<br />
~ Charlotte, North Carolina<br />
~ Highland Forest Park, Syracuse, New York<br />
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Go to <b><i><a href="http://www.roadtripsforfamilies.com/2010/09/planning-your-next-vacachen/">Planning Your Next VaCachen</a></b></i> to read the full article.<br />
Submitted by Julie Henning on September 12, 2010 on www.roadtripsforfamilies.com<br />
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For more info about Road Trips for Families web site and geocaching trips, go to: <a href="http://www.roadtripsforfamilies.com/category/geocaching/">RoadTripsForFamilies.com ; Geocahing events and destinations for your next road trip</a>. You can also find info here on GPS and geocaching book reviews, etc.<br />
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<i><b>Have you gone on a "VaCachen"? Where to? Share your "VaCachen" travel destination and plans with us!</b></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05566306459627977845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847139953416622684.post-15343650051427050832011-06-16T21:11:00.005-04:002011-06-17T15:17:27.055-04:00Walk As if Your Life Depended on It (LLS-LTN)<a href="http://www.lightthenight.org/what/2011ambassador/">The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS's) Light The Night Walk's 2011 Ambassador:</a><br />
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- Michael C. Hall</b></i><br />
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<b>PSA featuring Michael C. Hall:</b><br />
Hall appears in a new public service announcement campaign titled 'Walk As if Your Life Depended on It, produced and directed by filmmaker, Jesse Dylan. Successfully treated for Hodgkin lymphoma in 2010, Hall shares his personal experience and encourages people to walk in support of this important cancer fundraiser. <br />
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<b><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oG37YCE96HM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>"To Whom It May Concern" by The Travel Bugs</iframe></b> by SteveWeeksMusic / www.thegeocachers.com, posted on www.youtube.com<br />
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"www.thegeocachers.com - <br />
After 3 years of filming in multiple locations around the globe with an all-star cast and a budget of over $300 million, the latest music video by The Travel Bugs for their hit song "To Whom It May Concern" is complete! <br />
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The song, from their CD "Found It!", chronicles the woes of a certain Mr. Mug L. Guy and his growing concerns about the strange people he sees wandering around the fields. <br />
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If you like Geocaching and music (and big budget Hollywood productions), this video is dedicated to you.<br />
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Happy Geocaching!<br />
www.thegeocachers.com"<br />
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This time we're making geocoins with <b><a href="http://www.shrinkydinks.com/">Shrinky Dinks</a></b>! You might remember creating things with Shrinky Dink plastic as a kid and watching them in the oven/toaster oven as they get smaller and smaller. I believe I got this idea from a geocoin forum somewhere. The good thing with this method is that you have a wider range of options to be creative in creating your geocoins, such as shape, colors, size, etc. There are so many possibilities.<br />
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So lets get to it. I found several types of Shrinky Dinks sheets sold at local craft stores like Michael's and Jo-Ann's. At first I wasn't sure which type I should use so I opted for the Frosted Ruff N' Ready (Item D100-10A) because this plastic has been roughened to accept any colored pencil, and the Bright White for Ink Jet Printers (Item D600-6A). Frosted Ruff N' Ready runs about $5.99 for 10-8"x10" sheets, and the kind for Ink Jet Printers is about $13 for 6-8"x10" sheets. You may also need to experiment to get to the final result you want for your geocoins.<br />
<i>Watch out for sales at theses craft stores. They also offer discounts on their websites, weekly ads, etc. At <a href="http://www.michaels.com/">Michael's</a> I got a coupon at checkout for a 40% Off Any One Reg Price Item on my next purchase. On <a href="http://www.joann.com/joann/common/content_noleftnav.jsp?catName=mobile&icn=Home&ici=Slot5">Jo-Ann's</a> website you can get mobile phone apps to get coupons and other info sent directly to your phone.</i><br />
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<i><b>1.</b></i> Before you begin you need to think about your design and what size you want your end product to look like. Shrinky Dinks plastic shrinks down to 1/3 of it's original size after baking. So if I want my geocoin to be close to the standard geocoin size, which is 1.5" wide in diameter, then my design on the Shrinky Dinks sheet before baking needs to be about 4.5" diameter (1.5" x 3 = 4.5"). I tried creating a basic design that would print out to the 4.5" wide diameter onto the Shrinky Dinks plastic to cut down on time. After this initial trial run I will probably come up with a design to streamline the process even more, so I won't have to do anything after printing/cutting except maybe adding a little more color or detail if the printer doesn't get it all. See example below:<br />
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<i><b>2.</b></i> In this case I did add some color and detail with stamps after printing my basic design onto the Shrinky Dinks sheet. With the Bright White for Ink Jet sheets you can't use pencils, but stamping worked out pretty good for me and you can also use permanent ink pens. I was also able to use the printer on the Frosted Ruff N' Ready which allows light to pass through and the printed areas show up more faded then the bright white sheets. Here's an example on how the two types look side-by-side so you can see the difference:<br />
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<i><b>3.</b></i> Read and follow <a href="http://www.shrinkydinks.com/">Shrinky Dinks</a> instructions, tips and info from the package and/or on their web site. Remember, instructions vary for the different types of Shrinky Dink plastic sheets.<br />
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<i><b>4.</b></i> After it's all done baking and cooled, your geocoin is basically ready for it's geocaching adventure to begin! It will be about 1/16" thick, hard plastic, and the colors get more vivid after baking. If you're using the Bright White for Ink Jet Printers, the instructions say to spray with sealer. If you're making your geocoins into the typical circle shape, keep in mind they will come out of the oven slightly different every time. You will probably notice the perfect circle you originally cut out before baking became slightly distorted in the shrinking process. But that's okay right? It just means every coin you make will be special and unique just like you!<br />
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Explore the scenic trails on the grounds at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge on an exciting geocaching adventure that the whole family is sure to enjoy. <br />
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We've placed a number of hidden caches throughout the trails for geocachers to discover. Find trinkets from other travelers who have stayed with us. Make your own personal addition to a cache!<br />
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•GPS devices available for rent, or you may bring your own<br />
•Caches hidden on 640 acres<br />
•Coordinates available at the tour desk<br />
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Find out more about geocaching in Talkeetna,<br />
call us at (907) 733-9516<br />
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Explore Talkeetna's beautiful wilderness with an experienced naturalist guide. A new scene of beauty unfolds around every turn.<br />
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Look for loons and kingfishers on the lakes, moose and bears in the woods, and Mt. McKinley on the horizon. This lush, oldgrowth forest is alive with songbirds, wildflowers, berries and mushrooms. You'll enjoy a trip like this in any sort of weather!<br />
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•Departure Time: 6:00 pm<br />
•Distance: 3 miles<br />
•Elevation Gain: 200 feet<br />
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For more information or to reserve your naturalist-lead tour, call us at<br />
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<b>Trapper Creek/Talkeetna Points of Interest</b><br />
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• Talkeetna Airport (TKA)<br />
8.3 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• Skwentna Airport (SKW)<br />
36.0 miles SW of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
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<b>Geocaches in the Area</b> <br />
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• <b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC2QA1X">The Bunny Cache</a></b> (GC2QA1X) - <i>Trapper Creek</i><br />
4.4 miles NE of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• <b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC2BKAZ">snowmachine fun</a></b> (GC2BKAZ)<br />
5.1 miles SE of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• <b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC29VWE">Big Su Sunset</a></b> (GC29VWE) - <i>Talkeetna</i><br />
7.3 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• <b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC2EK97">yagotaluvthissport</a></b> (GC2EK97) - <i>Talkeetna</i><br />
7.5 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• <b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC1JCH1">Roadhouse Stop #01 - Talkeetna</a></b> (GC1JCH1) - <i>Talkeetna</i><br />
7.6 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• <b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC1DXVK">Kiss a Moose</a></b> (GC1DXVK) - <i>Talkeetna</i><br />
7.7 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• <b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC2F8V7">WildWoods Treasure Chest</a></b> (GC2F8V7) - <i>Talkeetna</i><br />
7.9 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• <b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC12YHH">Talkeetna View</a></b> (GC12YHH) - <i>Talkeetna</i><br />
8.0 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• <b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC63EC">Talkeetna Treasure</a></b> (GC63EC) - <i>Talkeetna</i><br />
8.1 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• <b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC223Z5">X, Y, and Z</a></b> (GC223Z5) - <i>Talkeetna Lakes</i><br />
8.9 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• <b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC1WQKY">X Lake</a></b> (GC1WQKY) - <i>Talkeetna Lakes</i><br />
9.1 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• <b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC1327X">Tigger Lake</a></b> (GC1327X)<br />
9.3 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• <b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC2B8HM">Talkeetna Lakes</a></b> (GC2B8HM) - <i>Talkeetna Lakes</i><br />
9.5 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
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<b>Waymarks in the Area</b><br />
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• McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge - Talkeetna, AK<br />
17.7 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• Talkeetna Moose Kissing Photo Op<br />
7.7 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• Mountain Identifier Orientation Table, Denali, Alaska<br />
20.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• Denali Viewpoint Compass Rose, Alaska<br />
20.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• Denali Viewpoint Binoculars, Alaska<br />
20.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• Memorial to Plane Crash, Denali State Park, AK<br />
31.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• Army Sgt Bondsteel, Denali State Park, AK<br />
31.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• Denali State Park Milepost 147, Alaska<br />
31.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
• Bear Resemblance, Denali Park, AK<br />
31.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nwf.org/Get-Outside/~/media/2B77E788BD514174B52BE6610A837088.ashx" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="154" width="220" src="http://www.nwf.org/Get-Outside/~/media/2B77E788BD514174B52BE6610A837088.ashx" /></a></div>• <i><b>Pack for a hike.</b></i> It’s a good idea to bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and clothing to suit the weather. You may want to bring along a notebook, pen or pencil, crayons (for rubbings), and a camera. Most geocaches contain a pen or pencil for signing the log book, but occasionally you will need to have something of your own to write with.<br />
• <i><b>Use your eyes.</b></i> Follow the GPS coordinates until you are within about 25 ft. of the geocache, then start to use your eyes. Look for signs of something out of place, such as stacked tree limbs, bark, or other materials. A geocache may be hiding there. Use the hints and recent log posts on the geocache’s online listing to help you. The names of geocaches are often clues as well.<br />
• <i><b>Look out for Bugs.</b></i> Trackables, often referred to as travel bugs or geocoins, are specially tagged items that are being moved from cache to cache, around the world. Keep an eye out for coded tags or coins. If you find one, take it home and enter it’s number on geocaching.com. Many travel bugs have a specific goal. Help it move by placing it in a new cache next time you geocache! Read more on trackables at <b><a href="http://geocaching.com/track/default">geocaching.com/track/default</a></b>.<br />
• <i><b>Take something, leave something.</b></i> Trading in geocaching is encouraged. The rule is: only take something out of the geocache if you have something of your own to put back in.<br />
• <i><b>Hide it well.</b></i> Be sure to replace the geocache exactly as you found it. If the geocache was exposed, help the owner by hiding it better. Please don’t bury it.<br />
• <i><b>Stay on the trail!</b></i> Because GPS displays do not account for roads and paths, the GPS will often point you away from the marked path. Staying on the path until the GPS tells you to make a hard right or left turn is a good rule to follow. Usually the geocache is not hidden more than 50 ft. off of a marked trail. If you’ve left the trail to find a cache, always remember go back to the trail before continuing on to your next geocache.<br />
• <i><b>Leave no trace.</b></i> Try not to disturb wildlife or their habitats while you geocache. If you are quiet, you might see some really neat things. Never litter—carry out everything you carry in.<br />
• <i><b>Practice CITO!</b></i> Also known as “Cache In, Trash Out.” It’s always nice to help Mother Earth. Bring some trash bags along and clean up any litter you find as you go.<br />
• <i><b>Find other cachers!</b></i> There are lots of geocaching organizations, where people get together to enjoy geocaching. Find local groups near you at <b><a href="http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC">forums.groundspeak.com/GC</a></b>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nwf.org/Get-Outside/Geocaching-Hosts/~/media/PDFs/Be%20Out%20There/RangerRickTrails_Tips.ashx">Ranger Rick’s Geocaching Tips.<br />
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<b>Want to give geocaching a try? Here are some more tips:</b> <br />
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1. Get an adult to visit <a href="http://geocaching.com">geocaching.com</a>® online and sign your family up for a free account. <br />
2.Then search the site to find a list of caches near you. <br />
3.Grab your GPS receiver and go hunting! <br />
4.If you're heading out on a warm, summer's day, plan on taking along some water, snacks, a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent. <br />
5.It's always nice to help Mother Earth. Bring some trash bags along and clean up litter as you go. <br />
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Ranger Rick’s Geocache Trails™ is a program of the National Wildlife Federation®. <i><b><a href="http://RangerRickTrails.com">RangerRickTrails.com</a></b></i><br />
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♥ <b>R.I.P. "Alex"!</b> ☮<br />
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<a href="http://www.christophermccandless.info/">www.christophermccandless.info</a><br />
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<b><a href="http://pathfinderalaska.com/stampedetrail/">Hiking The Stampede Trail (with video) -by www.pathfinderalaska.com / Last Frontier Adventure Club /Erik Halfacre</a></b> <i><br />
[Photos * Resources * Trail Reports * Articles * Forum * Contact * The List] </i><br />
"If you are planning to hike the Stampede Trail, or have already done so and want to share your experiences, this is the place!<br />
Here you can find out about the challenges of the trail such as bears, rivers, mosquitoes, and blisters. You can also find out what you'll need to bring, and read about the experiences of others who have gone before you."<br />
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<b>What to Know Before You Go</b><br />
Site Administrater, Erik Halfacre, talks about the Stampede Trail. In this article you'll find out everything you need to know, from items to bring, to challenges to expect. The Teklanika River crossing is discussed in detail, as well as other things you might not expect like the constantly wet trail conditions. Read this, and your chances of getting to Bus 142 will greatly improve. More importantly, your chances of getting back do also! <b><a href="http://pathfinderalaska.com/stampedetrail/whattoknow.php">read more --> </a></b><br />
<i><b><a href="http://pathfinderalaska.com/stampedetrail/disclaimer.php">Stampede Trail Disclaimer</a></b></i><br />
Stampede Trail <br />
by ErikHalfacre on Jun 20, 2010 <br />
Healy, Alaska, United States<br />
Backpacking | 18.6 miles <br />
For more information about hiking the Stampede Trail check out my site:http://www.pathfinderalaska.com/stampedetrailthere's a lot of great information and resources available there. <br />
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<b>Geocaches on the way to the bus on Stampede Trail Road and<br />
near Healy, AK:</b><br />
<i>FYI, geocaching term... SWAG = An acronym often referred to as standing for "Stuff We All Get." It includes the trade items left in caches by geocachers.</i><br />
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1. <b>Stampede Stash</b> (GC227AJ), Traditional cache <i>{Stampede Road}</i><br />
N 63° 53.466 W 149° 04.885<br />
UTM: 6V E 397811 N 7086546<br />
size: small<br />
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆<br />
Terrain: ★★☆☆☆<br />
Date Hidden: 12/21/2009<br />
Details: A short walk through the willows to a cottonwood grove off of Stampede Road. Cached on Winter Solstice 09. <br />
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2. <b>Solstice Sunrise</b> (GC2AGFP), Traditional cache <i>{Stampede Road}</i> <br />
N 63° 52.614 W 149° 13.533<br />
UTM: 6V E 390681 N 7085203 <br />
size: small<br />
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆<br />
Terrain: ★★★☆☆<br />
Date Hidden: 6/20/2010<br />
Details: Off of Stampede Rd. Three mile drive past end of pavement. May not be accessible in winter with vehicle. To the Northwest is Eight Mile lake. To the Northeast is where sunrise is on Summer Solstice at around 2:55 a.m. Good spot to camp and walk dogs. Be aware of Jeep & ATV tours in summer and Dog Sled tours in winter on Stampede Rd. <br />
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3. <b>Denali Otto Lake</b> (GCK2K6), Traditional cache <i>{Otto Lake Road, Healy}</i><br />
N 63° 50.831 W 149° 02.352<br />
UTM: 6V E 399726 N 7081587<br />
size: regular<br />
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆<br />
Terrain: ★★☆☆☆<br />
Date Hidden: 7/19/2004<br />
Details: Scenic Otto Lake park near Denali National Park in Healy, Alaska. NOTE: It was previously reported that the cache had drifted from the posted coordinates above. Through the efforts of several geocachers, including Vinyl Slider and Sly Dog, all recent reports indicate the cache has been returned to its original coordinates. If you note a problem with the coordinates, please indicate the problem in your log.<br />
This traditional cache is an ammo case in the city park at Otto Lake in Healy, just north of Denali National Park. One of very few caches between Anchorage and Fairbanks, the ammo case includes a log book and assorted souvenirs. Start from Otto Lake Road at the Parks Highway in Healy. Watch for muggles!<br />
This cache is located OUTSIDE of Denali National Park.<br />
There are no nearby geocachers to help maintain this cache, so it exists as a "community cache," depending on the charity of the world geocaching community. The cache has been vandalized on occasion, so take care to treat only the ammo case as the cache and ignore any other items that might be lingering in the area. Big thank yous to mousewoman for monitoring the cache, to PedalPushin for replacing and relocating the cache, and to El Treko and Team Soiled Sloth for their help in the past!<br />
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4. <b>Otto Grotto</b> (GC1V1AF), Traditional cache <i>{Otto Lake, Healy}</i><br />
N 63° 50.500 W 149° 02.091<br />
UTM: 6V E 399921 N 7080966 <br />
size: regular<br />
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆<br />
Terrain: ★★★★☆<br />
Date Hidden: 6/21/2009<br />
Details: A traditional cache on an island accessible only by boat or when the lake is frozen. <br />
This traditional cache is located in a 'grotto' amongst an Aspen grove on the banks of an unnamed island in Otto Lake. It is accessible only by boat (available for rent nearby) or by foot, ski or skate when the lake is frozen. The cache is a plastic jar. It was placed 6/21/09 with a log, pencil, a patch, and the Otto Grotto travel bug. <br />
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<i>cache info from <a href="http://www.geocaching.com">www.geocaching.com</a> </i><br />
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<i><b>Visit The Bus</b><br />
by www.denalichamber.com/news<br />
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Into the Wild to visit the Bus?<br />
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Since the release of Sean Penn's movie "Into the Wild," there have been many more inquiries about the infamous bus on the Stampede Trail.<br />
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Please use caution if you are planning to travel to the the bus and dress appropriately. Some of the windows in the bus are broken and there is no way to use the bus to stay warm. Remember, you will be in a backcountry situation.<br />
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If you do Not know what kind of gear you need or have this equipment to travel safely into the Bush, then you probably have no business trying to do so. <br />
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For example:<br />
If you had decided to carry 10 pounds of food with you, a 10 pound bag of rice is probably the wrong choice.</i><br />
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<i>The Alaska bush IS NOT the Cascades or Rockies.<br />
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<b>Death is always a possibility.</b><br />
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There are no provisions or supplies at the bus. </i><br />
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You might also want to read this article from ABC News:<br />
<i><b><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/story?id=3680748&page=1">'Into the Wild' Inspires Adventurers, but at What Cost?<br />
Pilgrims Brave the Alaskan Bush on Trail of Chris McCandless, Who Died on a Lonely Bus<br />
By NEAL KARLINSKY<br />
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Describes 12 caches while visiting Texada Island.<br />
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"Well we just got back from Texada Island. Our 5th visit and it was of course just as wonderful as it's always been. We rent the same little place with an incredible view of the ocean right beside Shelter Point Park. It's quiet and peaceful and we just renew & rest.<br />
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There is only one thing wrong with our perfect retreat now... there's only one more cache left on the island for me to find!<br />
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So I thought that I'd write this post as my "How to Cache Texada Island" entry. If you are planning a trip to this wonderful place and you want to do some caching this should help." ..... continue reading at <i><b><a href="http://treestrailsandtupperware.blogspot.com/2011/01/texada-island-our-happy-caching-place.html">Texada Island - Our Happy "Caching" Place</a><br />
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Looking for an outdoor activity that you can do anytime, with anyone, with no admission costs and countless health benefits? In one of the many testimonials we receive, Tami Spaulding from Big Lake, Alaska, tells us how she overcame daunting obstacles while reaching a geocaching milestone:<br />
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I started caching about 3 years ago in between health issues and hospital stays. I finally got my 700th find on the 14th of May 2008. This is a very special feat for me since 6 months ago I was told to get my affairs in order and give power of attorney to my family because of a massive blood clot in my right leg. I have so many medical problems they have told me I would not do things. Well, I have proven them wrong - through geocaching and the Lord I have made it further than ever expected and plan on going for years to come. I love my <a href="http://www8.garmin.com/buzz/colorado/">Colorado 400t</a> and I am so glad I received this as a gift and what a gift it is. Thank you Garmin for making things so fun and getting me out in the world again with a purpose. Geocaching is my favorite thing to do and doing it keeps me looking forward to moving onward for many years to come.<br />
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