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Geocaching is a hobby that uses Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) systems. The sport is a worldwide treasure hunt and has many rewards for the participants. A cacher (anyone who participates in geocaching) hides a container in a park or other location, and then marks the coordinates with their GPS. Coordinates are basically a virtual grid paper that is laid across the earth, and describes any location on the planet. The placer of a cache then lists the cache on www.geocaching.com. There it can be seen by other cachers, who use their GPS to find the cache. We only have a few rules. 1)You must log your find (online and in the log) 2)If you take something, leave something 3)Respect the environment. Anti-Geocaching legislation is on the rise. South Carolina is trying to pass a law to prohibit geocaching from cemeteries and historical locations in that state. I, Robbie from Team Robrad, am a geocacher from Virginia. You might be asking, why I’m worried about a South Carolina law. We have already been banned from national parks, and now this law shows a trend in anti-geocaching legislature. Geocaching is a hobby I love, and I know thousands agree with me. Geocaching gives people of all ages a way to get outside and enjoy the environment. Instead of sitting inside playing video games, kids are getting outside and finding a hidden container in some of the worlds most beautiful places. Geocaching a new hobby, but has grown a surprising amount over the short amount of time it has been around. Obviously people love this hobby. Please of to www.geocaching.com for more info!! If you want to keep geocaching alive (even if you don’t participate yet) sign the petition. |
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