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Geocaching in California
Geocaching is a popular treasure hunting game in which participants use GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers to hide and seek for geocache containers around the world. This techno-treasure hunt includes over 750,000 caches worldwide, including nearly 63,000 caches in California. Caches are everywhere, including nearly 9,000 caches within 50 miles of the Golden Gate Bridge. Anyone with a GPS device can play.
Getting Started
- Geocaching.com - Official geocaching website.
- Geocaching FAQ - Basic questions about geocaching.
- Search for Geocaches
Local Links
- Bay Area (PDF) – Geocachers of the Bay Area
- Goodan Ranch/Sycamore Canyon Preserve – San Diego County Parks
- Sacramento – National Wildlife Refuge Complex, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Sensing Nature Geocache GC1GKR0
- Nature's Mystery Geocache GC1GKV3
- San Deiguito River Park, Escondido - San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space Park Joint Powers Authority
- Santa Teresa Park, Santa Clara County – Friends of Santa Teresa Park
More Resources
- Geocacher Organizations – Geocaching.com
These regional geocaching groups sponsor event caches and online forums where geocachers in the same area can get to know each other and share information. - Geocaching.com
The official web site where you can learn about the latest caches in your area, how to hide a cache, and how to start experiencing this scavenger hunt sport. - Geocaching Resources – Friends of Santa Teresa Park
Extensive list of geocaching resources and links. - GPS in the Classroom – Water Resources, Dept. of
Related links, including a list of educational geocaches in the state of California.
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