Ever heard of Geocaching? Great way to get outdoors with the family.

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:48:28 -0400

https://www.geocaching.com

Get the free Official Geocaching app and join the world's largest treasure hunt.

There are millions of geocaches worldwide, just waiting for you to find them. There are probably even some within walking distance of where you are right now. Visit Geocaching.com to see just how many geocaches are nearby and to learn how to start finding them.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Mar 19 at 2015 1:00 AM

COL Charles Williams — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:00:21 -0400

Yes, I don't do it... but my daughter is a goecaching nut... She even bought some mini ammo cans to hide her own...

Response by SSgt June Worden made Mar 19 at 2015 4:01 AM

SSgt June Worden — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 04:01:52 -0400

I happened to stumble upon an ammo can hidden in a hollowed out log a few years ago. I was surprised by the contents within. It is a fun activity for anyone looking to improve their navigation skills using a GPS or map & compass.

Response by SSG Paul Lanciault made Mar 19 at 2015 6:47 AM

SSG Paul Lanciault — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 06:47:45 -0400

Gonna check it out with the kids

Response by SGT J Edward Canfield made Mar 19 at 2015 7:50 AM

SGT J Edward Canfield — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 07:50:46 -0400

Geo-caching is a lot of fun and can be done anywhere in the world. The Boy Scouts have picked up on this too and teach classes on it. Awesome time.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Mar 19 at 2015 8:02 AM

SGT Richard H. — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:02:58 -0400

It's lots of fun. A bunch of people do underwater "divecaching" with the caches spread around the various lakes in Texas.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2015 8:14 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:14:48 -0400

My kids love geocaching. High tech treasure hunting. My husband has an app fot it, so whenever we go hiking or camping, he checks for caches in the area.I think the kids have found all the ones in this area, except one.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2015 8:49 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:49:56 -0400

yes I love geocaching my MSG got me into it during a state side MOB in 2013. It really is a lot of fun

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2015 9:02 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:02:54 -0400

My pa (marine) used to take me and my siblings out, I think it made me better with maps and directional skills.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2015 9:13 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:13:26 -0400

I've never done this but it sounds pretty fun. I may try this out with my kids.

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Mar 19 at 2015 9:22 AM

SSG Gerhard S. — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:22:08 -0400

I registered... Excited to try it out now...I'm surprised at how many are in my area!

Response by CPT Richard Riley made Mar 19 at 2015 11:02 AM

CPT Richard Riley — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:02:06 -0400

Interesting find I'll have to try with my kids sometime.

Response by PV2 Alaina Norman made Mar 19 at 2015 11:07 AM

PV2 Alaina Norman — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:07:22 -0400

First time i even heard about this was from a movie and unfort it went horribly wrong. The idea of it is fun though.

Response by PO3 Thomas Gregory made Mar 19 at 2015 12:55 PM

PO3 Thomas Gregory — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:55:49 -0400

Sounds interesting may have to check this out

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made Mar 19 at 2015 6:30 PM

LCpl Mark Lefler — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:30:09 -0400

I'ts fun, I've done it with my son and the scouts.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2015 7:10 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 19:10:47 -0400

Geo caching is great fun. I was skeptical at first, but an Army buddy of mine got me into it. During our free time at Camp Victory, Iraq we found quite a few hidden spots right there on base. You wouldn't believe how many other deployed service members would do this just to kill time. Back at home it was the same.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2015 7:18 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 19:18:28 -0400

I was surprised at how many Geocaching points showed up on the various bases in Afghanistan! Seems like a somewhat dangerous activity for the environment. Still boredom will prevail!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2015 10:49 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 10:49:02 -0400

Family and I enjoy it. It help get us out on the weekends. Alot of the caches are at places of interest that we would otherwise never get to!

Response by SPC Jeramie Hinsinger made Mar 27 at 2015 12:46 AM

SPC Jeramie Hinsinger — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:46:29 -0400

I enjoy the app called Ingress which is a geocache-esque. You go to monuments and popular destinations and tag them for your team. Another great way to get out and explore common destinations that are sometimes forgotten.

Response by SSG Ricky Coon made Apr 1 at 2015 8:15 PM

SSG Ricky Coon — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 20:15:48 -0400

Great idea, my wife and i are looking for something to to that gets us out of the house and this looks fun. Thanks

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2015 1:52 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 13:52:21 -0400

Its fun I Know of a few people that did it while we were in country

Response by CPT Bob Moore made Apr 17 at 2015 9:55 AM

CPT Bob Moore — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 09:55:55 -0400

I've cached since 2003. I am still fairly active and really enjoy it. There are a lot of different types, but I like the woodsy ones and ones that take you to interesting places.

My caching name is IJump. Feel free to contact me there or here on RP if you have any questions.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Apr 17 at 2015 9:57 AM

Maj Chris Nelson — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 09:57:55 -0400

I have 4 caches hidden and have 92 or 93 finds. I also have about 20 trackables (although some are MIA).....I have fun with it. Low key and I can do it when "I" want....and it is not a competition. My handle is AFNurse

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Apr 17 at 2015 10:07 AM

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:07:20 -0400

I have been running a "Virtual Cache" for several years.
This is a great sport to polish up you orienteering skills!
However .. stumbling across an unmarked ammo can can be a little unnerving for the uninitiated!

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC801E&title=something-fishy&guid=2dfab9f7-882f-4093-bb0e-3356c29c94c7

Something Fishy

Use a smartphone or GPS device to navigate to the provided coordinates. You may be required to answer a question about the location, take a picture, or complete a task to get credit for finding the cache.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2015 5:09 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 17:09:46 -0400

Just signed up, thanks for the post!

Response by SrA Jay Strauser made May 5 at 2015 7:50 PM

SrA Jay Strauser — Tue, 05 May 2015 19:50:07 -0400

I was just having a conversation with someone about this. Actually he was telling me about it.

Response by PO2 Kevin LaCroix made May 5 at 2015 7:53 PM

PO2 Kevin LaCroix — Tue, 05 May 2015 19:53:56 -0400

It is a great activity to do with kids. It gets them out, teaches them navigation and helps them be more aware of their surroundings.

Response by SGT David Dodge made Dec 3 at 2015 10:44 AM

SGT David Dodge — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:44:44 -0500

It is a great pass time that a friend turned me onto in Iraq of all places. Get out and enjoy!

Response by SPC Anna Larson made Aug 11 at 2016 5:28 PM

SPC Anna Larson — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 17:28:01 -0400

Fun stuff. Even funner on horse back.