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GPS - Geocaching Extra Credit Assignment

GPS - Geocaching Extra Credit Assignment

GPS - Geocaching extra credit assignment

Goto:  Geocaching in Sayville
Right click on this link and open in either a new tab or new window (PC)

Directions to Logging onto Geocaching.com

1.  Click in the "You are not logged in" section or on the "Log in" link located in up right corner of screen

2.  Type in the user name and password

      Username:  SMS Technology             Password:  Sayvillems

      Account has been validated. 

3.  Once logged in, In the side bar to the left, choose "Hide & Seek a Cache"

4.  Fill in the seek a cache section (green.)  You can search by street address, by zip code or  by state.  Start with the street search and stay within one (1) mile of this address.

5.  A list of 15 to 20 caches will appear.  Pick one. 

6.  When the cache page appears, print it with 5 logs.

7.  Load the coordinates into your GPS receiver and start hunting.

 

Go on the hunt but, read this first.

Before Geocaching, please goto the following link:  Before Finding your Cache, Click here.  This link will help you with research tips and techniques, safety tips while on the trail, what to do on the hunt and what you should do when you find the cache. 

By pre planning your trip and following reading the infomation mentioned above, you will ensure yourself a memorable Geocaching experience.

 

Vocabulary
Use the following terms to help you understand what you are reading the Geocaching website.

  • Postal Code - Search by a postal code if you live in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada or Australia.
  • Coordinate - Use latitude and longitude to determine a position on the planet. Not sure how to determine latitude and longitude? Select "Geocode Address," type a physical address and we will determine the approximate location for you.
  • State/Country - Select a state and/or country to search.
  • Keyword - Choose keywords carefully. A search of "Iron Horse" will search for "Iron Horse" specifically and not "Iron" and "Horse." A keyword search only searches geocache names and not the geocache detail page content.
  • Username - Search for geocaches hidden or found by a specific username.
  • Waypoint - Search by a specific waypoint name. A geocache waypoint name starts with "GC" and is shown on every geocache listing.
Geocaches of Sayville
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Geocaches of Sayville
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