In its simplest form, a cache always contains a logbook. The logbook contains information from the owner of the cache, notes from visitors and can contain much valuable, rewarding, and entertaining information. In smaller caches, a logsheet may be used.- Larger caches may contain a logbook and any number of more or less valuable items. These items turn the cache into a true treasure hunt. You never know what the owner or other visitors of the cache may have left there for you to enjoy. Remember, if you take something, it is only fair for you to leave something in return. It is recommended that items in a cache be individually packaged in a clear, zipped plastic bag to protect them from the elements.
Quite often you may also find a trackable item. Groundspeak Trackables come in two types: Groundspeak Travel Bugs, and official Geocoins.- A Groundspeak Travel Bug is a trackable tag that you attach to an item, and which travels from cache to cache with the help of people like you. Each tag is etched with a unique code which the finder can use to log its travels on this website. Every Travel Bug has a goal given by its owner, so if you think you can help it along on its journey feel free to take it with you.
Geocoins are special trackable coins created by other Geocachers to commemorate special events or as a signature item to leave in caches. They function exactly like Travel Bugs and should be moved to another cache unless otherwise specified by their owners. - People of all ages hide and seek caches, so think carefully before placing an item into a cache. Explosives, ammunition, knives, drugs and alcohol should not be placed in a cache. Respect the local laws. Food items are always a bad idea. Animals have better noses than humans, and in some cases caches have been chewed through and destroyed because of food items in a cache.
Vivi,
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a log-book when participating in this "scavenger hunt" activity. It can really help to connect people who are participating and see where people from and possibly where they are headed next. One thing that does concern me with this is the safety of it. For instance, it's something that I personally don't think children should go exploring on their own because you never know who is hanging around the area where the cache is placed and waiting for children to come by. Unfortunately, in today's society this is something that we need to think about.
Vivi...Now I know the idea of a lock-book. I will learn more and follow your blog because it's very interesting. See you next week.
ReplyDeleteAngela - What you said is a big problem in Geocaching. I looked up in some forums, most of the people encourage students go Geocaching with their science teacher or their parents. In fact, in some schools, it is a part of science class. As a group activity, it will be safer for children.
ReplyDeleteWilairat - Hope you like Geocaching.
I need to see the student go geocaching with their sciece teacher,because I never see in Thailand
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