What better place to start when talking about geo-apps than with the one produced by the geocaching mothership, Groundspeak. The official Geocaching.com app is a simple yet highly user-friendly option.
Now this is a little more like it … A geo-app that is integrated with Geocaching Live but which pays particular attention to offline functionality and has some of the mod cons of rivals such as GC Vote.
The app, which has a free version, costs US$8.99.
Visit the itunes or Google play store and type geocaching in the search bar to view more available apps.
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.
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Register with Geocaching.com and start finding geocaches. A great site to find out how to start geocachin
See how a teacher in Texas is using geocaching to take her lesson plan out of the classroom and into the real world. Students learn navigation, directions, math and that's just the beginning.