Geocaching is an outdoor activity where a geocacher inputs coordinates into their GPS receivers to locate hidden "treasure". These hidden treasure containers are referred to as caches. Caches are hidden in all types of locations all over the globe, including one attached to the International Space Station. Traditional caches are usually water proof containers containing: log books, writing utensils, trinkets and on the odd occasion trackable items.
Trackable items include coins, dog tags, and patches, most of which are attached to a small item like, hot wheels cars, little stuffed animals, ornaments, figurines, and even pictures. The items attached to trackables are chosen by the cacher, who will then place it in a local cache for pick up by the next cacher who comes along. Once a cacher removes a trackable item from a cache, he/she is then responsible for placing the trackable into a seperate cache of their choice and logging the move online. The owner of the trackable item can request a specific destination or that photos are taken at different points along the journey. Trackable items have been known to circle the globe before returning to its original owners location.
Caches can contain trinkets, and some times even money! It is understood between cachers that if you remove something from a cache (i.e. loot or a trackable item) you should then place somthing of your own into the cahce container. When a cache is found, the cacher writes his/her username and date in the logbook. Once home, the cacher logs their find online.
For more information on geocaching or to get started, visit http://www.geocaching.com/.
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