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Overview
Here's everything you need to know to participate in this increasingly popular outdoor activity.
Synopsis
The new sport of geocaching involves the use of a global positioning system (GPS) receiver to find hidden "treasures" called geocaches. Dyer (International Map Trade Association) invites beginners and seasoned geocachers to learn the fundamentals of the game and its variations, offering tips on land navigation, outdoor ethics, and safety skills along the way. The guide features checklists, a glossary, b&w photos, and a resource listing of GPS manufacturers and geocache organizations. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Biography
Mike Dyer is a self-proclaimed map geek. He helped launch Wildflower Productions, a San Francisco-based software venture that created the TOPO! mapping software, which was later acquired by National Geographic Maps. Dyer got into geocaching in the late nineties and used it as a means to learn about all the great places in his new home state of Colorado.