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Geocaching is an activity where an individual or team uses a global positioning system (GPS) to locate different treasures, otherwise known as caches. Caches are usually placed in wooded area of parks, or areas that are off the beaten path. Seekers then use the latitude and longitude of the item locate the cache. In most cases caches are some type of container that you leave an item in, and then take and item out of. Caches also frequently have logs to sign and/or cameras to document those who found it.

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• Boulter Geocaching

  http://www.boulter.com/geocaching/
  Has several useful tools such as coordinate converter and mapper, quick search, coordinate grabber, distance calculator, Bay Area geocaching leaders, expertGPS calibrated maps and geocaching express logger.

• Buxley's Geocaching Waypoint

  http://www.brillig.com/geocaching/
  Explanation of the sport, collection of recent news stories, maps of cache locations, FAQ, and announcements of geocaching parties and events.

• Cache-A-Maniacs

  http://www.cacheamaniacs.com/
  Podcast features recorded interviews with geocachers. Some video episodes.

• Caching Tree

  http://www.cachingtree.com/
  A way to visualize who introduced whom to geocaching. Requires Java. Links to profiles. Unreadable in smaller monitors.

• Certitude

  http://www.certitudes.org/
  Tool to verify solution for a puzzle, with cache owner's option to allow slightly fuzzy coordinates. List can be sorted in various ways, or can be limited to a time zone or quadrant. Each cache lists people who have solved the puzzle.

• EarthCache

  http://www.earthcache.org/
  A special place that people can visit to learn about a unique geoscience feature or aspect of our Earth.

• evince

  http://evince.locusprime.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi
  Checks solutions to puzzle caches. Can accept coordinates that are "close enough" if the cache hider wants. No registration required. FAQ, help turning the cache description into HTML.

• Geocache Rating System

  http://www.clayjar.com/gcrs/
  Tool for helping geocachers rate the overall and terrain difficulty of their hidden caches.

• GeoCaching Flickr Group

  http://www.flickr.com/groups/geocaching/
  Brings related pictures, discussions and a map.

• Geocaching Rank Stat Bar

  http://www.drunners.de/
  Alternate statistics graphic displays rank by number of caches found, compared with other geocachers in same state (U.S.), country, Europe, world.

• Geocaching.com

  http://www.geocaching.com/
  Includes large database on caches to hunt down, along with general information on geocaching. Enables to hide and seek a cache, find a benchmark or trackable items.

• GeoCheck

  http://geocheck.org/
  Allows geocachers to confirm the answer to a puzzle. Options for cache owners, list of some difficult puzzles.

• Geochecker

  http://www.geochecker.com/
  Allows geocachers to see whether they have found the correct coordinates for a puzzle cache. Requires JavaScript. FAQ, information for cache owners.

• GeoLex

  http://geolex.locusprime.net/
  Features a glossary of geocaching terms.

• GeoSnippits

  http://www.geosnippits.com/
  Video tutorials on geocaching, by HeadHardHat. Topics include basic information for new cachers, good and bad containers, winter caching, making caches.

• GPSgames.org

  http://gpsgames.org/
  Features a variety of games involving use of GPS receivers, including geocaching, geodashing, minutewar, geopoker and geogolf.

• Handicaching

  http://www.handicaching.com/
  Aims to improve the accessibility of geocaching for physically handicapped people all over the world.

• My Geocaching Profile.com

  http://www.mygeocachingprofile.com/
  Allows geocachers to create a detailed geocaching profile that displays their cache statistics and special accomplishments in a clear, attractive layout.

• Navicache

  http://www.navicache.com/
  Provides a wide range of information and listing resources for the geocaching enthusiast including worldwide cache listing.

• OpenCaching.eu

  http://www.opencaching.eu/
  Links to national opencaching sites, and a forum. Network of geocache databases.

• PodCacher

  http://podcacher.com/
  A weekly audio show about geocaching.

• Rankings for Geocachers with 200 or More Finds

  http://www.cacherstats.com/
  Cachers around the world ranked by number of finds. Also rankings for U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and nations. Includes FAQ.

• TerraCaching

  http://www.terracaching.com/
  Caches rated by members to encourage memorable and challenging hunts. Includes a wiki, map, and how to become a member section.

• The Geocachers Creed

  http://www.geocreed.info/
  Designed to help orient new players to the ethos of the community and to guide experienced players in questionable situations.

• Waymarking

  http://www.waymarking.com/
  Provides tools for you to catalog, mark­ and visit interesting and useful locations around the world.

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