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Celebrating 10 Years
of Geocaching!
10 Years! Events
There will be 10 Years! Events happening April 30 - May 3, 2010. Be sure to check your local event calendar to find one.
If you can't attend an event, we hope that you can get out geocaching this weekend for your own celebration!
In addition to the standard event cache Guidelines, there are a few additional guidelines that need to be followed for the event to qualify for a 10 Years! cache type icon.
Additional Guidelines:
-Events must be held April 30 - May 3, 2010.
-The name of the event needs to be formatted this way: "10 Years! <your location>." For example: 10 Years! Seattle, WA or 10 Jahre! Munich, Germany.
-At least 10 people must attend the event.
-Flashmobs do not qualify.
-A video or picture must be taken at the event. At least 10 attendees must be in the video/photo along with a legible sign showing the event coordinates and location name.
The people in the video or photo should be festive. Be inventive! But please keep it family friendly.
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CITO THANKS!
We at Cache Advance wish to send out our thanks to EVERYONE who participated in a CITO event this past weekend, and to all those that practice Cache In, Trash Out every day out on the trail.
THANK YOU!! |
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So How Did This Little Game Called Geocaching Get Started?
On May 2, 2000, at approximately midnight, eastern savings time selective availability was deactivated. Twenty-four satellites around the globe processed their new orders, and instantly the accuracy of GPS technology improved tenfold. Tens of thousands of GPS receivers around the world had an instant upgrade.
The announcement a day before came as a welcome surprise to everyone who worked with GPS technology. The government had planned to remove selective availability - but had until 2006 to do so. Now, said the White House, anyone could "precisely pinpoint their location or the location of items (such as game) left behind for later recovery." How right they were.
Excerpts based on The Complete Idiot's Guide to Geocaching, 2nd Edition | The next day, May 3, one GPS enthusiast, Dave Ulmer, a computer consultant, wanted to test the accuracy by hiding a navigational target in the woods. He called the idea the "Great American GPS Stash Hunt" and posted it in an internet GPS users' group. The idea was simple: Hide a container out in the woods and note the coordinates with a GPS unit.
The finder would then have to locate the container with only the use of his or her GPS receiver. The rules for the finder were simple: "Take some stuff, leave some stuff."
On May 3rd he placed his own container, a black bucket, in the woods near Beaver Creek, Oregon, near Portland. Along with a logbook and pencil, he left various prize items including videos, books, software, and a slingshot. He shared the waypoint of his "stash" with the online community on sci.geo.satellite-nav: N 45° 17.460 W 122° 24.800
Within three days, two different readers read about his stash on the Internet, used their own GPS receivers to find the container, and shared their experiences online. Throughout the next week, others excited by the prospect of hiding and finding stashes began hiding their own containers and posting coordinates. Like many new and innovative ideas on the Internet, the concept spread quickly - but this one required leaving your computer to participate.
And thus geocaching was born. You can read the entire story (and learn A LOT about geocaching in detail) in the book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Geocaching, Second Edition.
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Found It! Rock Cache | Found It! Rock Caches Now In Stock!
Awesome New "Found It!" Rock Caches!
This is a cache that will be sure to get you some good feedback! If you're looking for a realistic looking rock cache that will easily blend in just about anywhere, you won't be disappointed. You can insert a bison tube or a plastic bag with log. There's even room for a few small treasures.
We are excited to have these at Cache Advance; they have sold well locally and at events, and finders of these caches are really enjoying them.
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FoundIt! Fanny Pack | Found It! Fanny Packs In Stock!
Whether your just grabbing a quick drive-up cache or you're going out for the day, this pack is the perfect size. You won't believe all the features they've included: - Pen loop
- Front pocket
- Side pockets (one that includes a hanging mesh for a soda can or water bottle)
- Clip on the inside for keys etc
- Hole in the top for ear buds
- Generous main pocket with 3 dividers
- And back pocket.
This little pack will not disappoint you! Happy caching! |
 Found It! New T Shirts In Stock!
Awesome New "Found It!" T Shirts! Also have "TFTC" in red on the left sleeve.
Heavyweight 6.1 oz. t-shirt featuring Found It! Smiley Face logo. If you've been out there finding caches you're sure to recognize the little smiley face that comes up when you log your visit online. Also, features TFTC on the left sleeve. Whether you're looking for an excuse to talk about Geocaching or you just want it as an INSIDER, this is YOUR shirt!
These are made of 100% cotton are preshrunk for a great fit. We have them in Sand and Heather Gray, in sizes Small to 3X.
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