Geocaching For Dummies
by Joel McNamara
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Author: Joel McNamaraEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-09-03
ISBN: 0764575716
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: For Dummies
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- ISBN13: 9780764575716
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Book Review: Great for a neophyte...
Summary: 4 Stars
A friend of mine introduced me to geocaching two years ago, but it wasn't until Santa brought me a personal GPS this past Christmas that I really became an active participant. It did not take long for me to realize that geocaching is a little more complicated than just entering GPS coordinates. In the beginning days, I kept coming home empty-handed. Thank goodness for the very helpful book, Geocaching for Dummies by Joel McNamara. For me, this book was the difference between failure and success.
Geocaching for Dummies is broken down into many helpful chapters including Selecting a GPS, Hiding Caches, Seeking Caches, Using a Map and Compass, etc. McNamara also gives a short history on the history of geocaching. In 2000, the U.S. Government turned off Selective Availability--something that allowed civilians to get more accurate GPS readings. Three days later, Dave Ulmer posted coordinates online for a "stash" he hid in Portland, Oregon. Thus began the sport of geocaching. Ten short years later, there are almost one million "caches" hidden all over the world with between 2-4 million people searching for them. The premise for geocaching is simple: "you find some stuff, take some stuff, leave some stuff, record it in a log, and have fun!"
The chapters that I found most helpful were Using a GPS and Searching for a Geocache. It wasn't until reading Geocaching for Dummies that I discovered that GPS coordinates aren't always accurate and can have a margin of error of up to 49 feet. Also, I didn't realize that tree cover, clouds and other conditions can interfere with accuracy. McNamara also provides geocaching internet websites, geocaching programs, and an entire chapter on incorporating GPS and geocaching in education.
Even with Geocaching for Dummies, I had a very difficult time downloading cache coordinates into my GPS, although I suspect this may have been due to the brand of my GPS. But thanks to Joel McNamara, I'm not quite the neophyte I was a month ago.
Summary of Geocaching For Dummies
Find a high-tech hobby in the great outdoors!Dig into this fast-growing detective sport that's fun for all ages
Once you get your coordinates, your GPS receiver, maps, compass, and this book, you're ready for adventure! Seek out containers of goodies hidden around the world by other geocachers, hide a cache of your own, see new places, and get a little exercise to boot. Here's where to start!
The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:
* Choose and use a GPS receiver
* Find and download coordinates
* Pack the right gear
* Share experiences with the geocaching community
* Search for benchmarks
* Use geocaching as a teaching tool
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