Geocoins and Geocaching
Posted by mjr3715 on March 1, 2008
How does this exactly all work? Is it successful?
Initially, I was excited about geocaching after reading the article in Urbanite magazine. After reading several geocaching websites, I am convinced that this is not possible in an urban setting. I would imagine that several of the physical caches would get damaged or throw away. Subsequently, I read about geocoins, and thought this was a better idea. Again, I started to think, andI would like some information about where you leave these coins.
I am interested in hearing about success stories with geocoins and geocaching.
tonkaboy said
I caught your post about geocaching and thought I would weigh in. My wife and I have been geocaching for about 8 months now, and find it totally addictive. I encourage you and any of your readers to give it a try. Your thoughts about urban caching are pretty close to reality – while it is possible, it’s not as fun as seeking caches out in the middle of the woods.
Geocoins and Travel Bugs are all part of the fun. Players move them from cache to cache and they are trackable on Google Earth. We have several travel bugs out, traveling all over the place. We spot geocoins in lots of caches.
To find out where to place geocoins, go to http://www.geocaching.com and enter your local zip code. A list of geocaches will display, and by clicking on each listing, you can see details about the cache, and if they contain any trackables. To play the game, you will want to sign up. (it’s free) That way you can log your finds on-line.
If interested, be blog our geocaching adventures at The Northwoods Geocats There’s links to a lot of blogs that talk about geocaching.
Geocaching Online said
We concur with The Geocats, Geocaching is great fun, and very addictive.
If you would like to find out more about Geocaching check out our website called Geocaching Online It has a regularly updated blog and hundreds of links to Geocaching how-to’s, information and more.
EMC of Northridge, CA said
I’ve found over 15,000 caches, and many of them in urban settings. Some disappear, but most don’t, especially well camouflaged caches. Check out my blog, too, and check out your local forum and caches… and be prepared to get addicted.
http://emcofnorthridge.wordpress.com/