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Geocaching 101

Bring proper geocaching gear with on every cache, spare batteries, flashlight, etc... Geocaching still involves mother nature; be prepared.

Make a waypoint upon reaching the general location of the cache.

Print a copy of the cache description before venturing out into the wild. (you could bring the spoilers with just in case)

Even though geocaching is a game, take your time to enjoy the process. Take your time when looking for a cache, don't destroy everything in your path to find the geocache.

Have respect for the earth by trying not to disturb the natural surroundings of the geocache.

Allow your GPS to recalculate by slowing down or stopping to get your coordinates right.

Always leave the geocache exactly how you found it. Do not re-hide a cache, or spend a lot of time at the cache spot itself. No one wants to have a geoacache vandalized or stolen.

Try to clean up any area of nature you are involved in. Some geocachers take great pride in the "cache in; trash out" motto.

Respect every cache you find, don't be afraid to leave an item, or exchange an item of equal value.

Be considerent when placing items in a cache box don't place adult related items in the cache, keep it family friendly.

Make sure to report any geocaching problems to the related site in which you found the coordinates.

Enjoy the excursion by relaxing, and enjoying your surroundings. The real meaning of geocaching is seeing things you never saw before.