Ducktivities? Duct-Tape Crafts Ideas

According to www.duckbrand.com, "Ducktivities are what we call fashion, crafts or anything else made using Duck Tape®." Go there for more tips and ideas.

It also comes in handy on a camping or hiking trip. ( Uses for Duct Tape While Camping - ehow.com ) Maybe you could come up with some creative duct-tape ideas for geocaching swag, containers, etc.

You might have seen those cooky MythBusters tv shows on the Discovery Channel, where they make a duct-tape bridge or a boat made almost entirely out of duct-tape. No doubt this is strong stuff that can be used in a wide variety of ways!

A Tailgate net for your pick-up truck. Really? Wow!

Here's some Duck® Tape Drink Koozies

Or look at this cool Duct Tape Wallet.


Disney Family Fun (www.familyfun.go.com) has come up with some Duct Tape Hiking Gear

Camouflage any Geocaching-Container with Camo Tape!(found @ www.findyourgeocache.com) We've come across a couple of these camouflaged geocache containers and boy are they tough to find, especially the smaller ones!

Email us some of your craft ideas at info.geoprospectors@gmail.com

Geocaching etc. | Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

Geocaching | Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Explore the scenic trails on the grounds at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge on an exciting geocaching adventure that the whole family is sure to enjoy.

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!

•GPS devices available for rent, or you may bring your own
•Caches hidden on 640 acres
•Coordinates available at the tour desk

Find out more about geocaching in Talkeetna,
call us at (907) 733-9516

Hike Alaska's pristine wilderness
Photo courtesy Talkeetna Nature Guides

Hiking & Walking Tours | Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

Explore Talkeetna's beautiful wilderness with an experienced naturalist guide. A new scene of beauty unfolds around every turn.

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!

•Departure Time: 6:00 pm
•Distance: 3 miles
•Elevation Gain: 200 feet

For more information or to reserve your naturalist-lead tour, call us at
(907)733-9516

Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
http://www.talkeetnalodge.com/geocaching.html
CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation
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http://www.geocaching.com/reviews/hotels-in-trapper_creek,ak,us :

Trapper Creek/Talkeetna Points of Interest

• Talkeetna Airport (TKA)
8.3 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Skwentna Airport (SKW)
36.0 miles SW of Trapper Creek city center.

Geocaches in the Area

• The Bunny Cache (GC2QA1X) - Trapper Creek
4.4 miles NE of Trapper Creek city center.
• snowmachine fun (GC2BKAZ)
5.1 miles SE of Trapper Creek city center.
• Big Su Sunset (GC29VWE) - Talkeetna
7.3 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• yagotaluvthissport (GC2EK97) - Talkeetna
7.5 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Roadhouse Stop #01 - Talkeetna (GC1JCH1) - Talkeetna
7.6 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Kiss a Moose (GC1DXVK) - Talkeetna
7.7 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• WildWoods Treasure Chest (GC2F8V7) - Talkeetna
7.9 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Talkeetna View (GC12YHH) - Talkeetna
8.0 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Talkeetna Treasure (GC63EC) - Talkeetna
8.1 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• X, Y, and Z (GC223Z5) - Talkeetna Lakes
8.9 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• X Lake (GC1WQKY) - Talkeetna Lakes
9.1 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Tigger Lake (GC1327X)
9.3 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Talkeetna Lakes (GC2B8HM) - Talkeetna Lakes
9.5 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.

Waymarks in the Area

• McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge - Talkeetna, AK
17.7 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.
• Talkeetna Moose Kissing Photo Op
7.7 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Mountain Identifier Orientation Table, Denali, Alaska
20.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.
• Denali Viewpoint Compass Rose, Alaska
20.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.
• Denali Viewpoint Binoculars, Alaska
20.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.
• Memorial to Plane Crash, Denali State Park, AK
31.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.
• Army Sgt Bondsteel, Denali State Park, AK
31.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.
• Denali State Park Milepost 147, Alaska
31.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.
• Bear Resemblance, Denali Park, AK
31.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.

Geocaching Your Way To Weight Loss!

Geocahing is just another great way to be more active and healthy, especially if you prefer outdoor activities.

"Expand your weight loss efforts by hitting the trails. Geocaching is an activity that gives hiking a purpose and is a unique way to increase your cardio.
.....
"Is Geocaching Really Exercise?

Absolutely! Hiking through paths and wooded trails is a great way to get exercise and work towards your weight loss goals. You can go at your own pace. For beginners, there is no time limit, so pace yourself and have fun with it. For the more advanced hiker, however, you can choose more challenging paths and walk at a quicker pace for a better workout.

What better way to get exercise than to be hiking outdoors for several hours and not even realize it because your focus is on locating the cache."
Read more at Suite101: Hiking With a Purpose: Geocache is Fun Exercise http://www.suite101.com/content/hikingwithapurpose-a417#ixzz1Iaxuup2y

[[Add Adventure to Your Walks with Geocaching
Hunt for Hidden Treasure with this Family-Friendly Activity -- By Christopher Stormann, Ph.D., article & pic found at SparkPeople.com]]

According to Exercise for weight loss: Calories burned in 1 hour By Mayo Clinic, the estimated number of calories burned while doing various exercises for one hour. Specific calorie expenditures vary widely depending on the exercise, intensity level and your individual situation.

Weight of person and calories burned = Activity (1-hour duration)

160 lbs / 200 lbs / 240 lbs
(73 kg) / (91 kg) / (109 kg)

511 cal / 637 cal / 763 cal = Backpacking

292 cal / 364 cal / 436 cal = Bicycling, < 10 mph, leisure

438 cal / 546 cal / 654 cal = Hiking

584 cal / 728 cal / 872 cal = Jogging, 5 mph

183 cal / 228 cal / 273 cal = Walking, 2 mph

277 cal / 346 cal / 414 cal = Walking, 3.5 mph