Geocaching is the outdoor 21st century "hide and seek" game in which participants use Global Positioning System (GPS) to locate "geocaches," or containers which have been hidden anywhere in the world.
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ArkGeo is the official website of the Arkansas Geocaching Association, a nonprofit organization that aims to improves the sport of Geocaching in the Arkansas state. The website provides everything you need to know about the organization and about geocaching as well. The website also provides news and stories related to geocaching and the organization with the first story dating back May 2004. The website also features surveys and geocaching events.
http://www.arkgeocaching.org/
The GeoCacher University website provides information on how to GeoCache, a new satellite-enabled treasure hunt game. You can learn the basics of playing it here. The website also has geocaching items available for purchase, including t-shirts. You can also send geocaching e-cards to your friends to interest them in the hobby.
http://www.geocacher-u.com
The Geocaching website provides information on this technological version of treasure hunting. The website makes it easy to find items and launch a treasure hunt of your own. All you need to participate is a GPS device and this website. You can also find out how to hide a cache here.
http://www.geocaching.com
The Groundspeak company creates location-based experiences using the Internet. You can also apply to Groundspeak for employment on this website. Groundspeak has four main services: geocaching, waymarking, WhereiGO, and Cache In & Trash Out. You can also buy products from Groundspeak in their online shop here.
http://www.groundspeak.com
Handicaching is a free service that makes it possible for disabled people to enjoy geocaching. You can rate geocaches here. The website also has articles that describes the experiences of disabled people enjoying geocahcing. The website can also help you find geocaches that are accessible to you, no matter your disability.
http://www.handicaching.com
Letterboxing North America (LbNA)
Part treasure hunt, part orienteering exercise, letterboxing is a quickly growing outdoors hobby. Enthusiasts use clues to track down hidden letterboxes, then record their successes in logbooks. This site explains the origins of letterboxing, gives instructions for beginners, lists clues to letterbox locations in every state and Canadian province, and has links to related sites. Similar to geocaching, but without the use of global positioning system (GPS) tools.
http://www.letterboxing.org/
The official website of this modern day global hide and seek game gives an overview of the game, an online application, and upcoming meets.
http://www.geocaching.com/
