Geocaching /
Complete idiot's guide to Geocaching
by the editors and staff of Geocaching.com.
- 2nd ed.
- Indianapolis : Alpha Books, c2009.
- xviii, 295 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Rev. ed. of: Complete idiot's guide to geocaching / by Jack W. Peters and the editors and staff of Geocaching.com. Includes index.
What is geocaching -- Game basics -- How GPS works -- Before you leave home -- Playing the game -- Geocaching tips and tricks -- Geicache types and variations -- Travel bugs, geocoins, and other trackable items -- Choosing a GPS for geocaching -- GPS setup and features -- All about maps -- Computers and software -- Geocaching groups, forums, and events -- Geocaching while on vacation -- Waymarking -- it's virtually a whole new game -- Wherigo: the next generation of GPS-enabled adventures -- The future of Geocaching and GPS.
Presents a comprehensive guide to the activity known as geocaching, providing tips and advice on choosing equipment, staying safe, and starting a geocache group. Also features information on additional helpful software, websites, and forums.