Overview
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called "geocaches" or "caches"). Go to www.geocaching.com/about to learn more about geocaching.
How to Search for Geocaches
Every geocache hidden in the MetroParks is registered with geocaching.com. To find the caches hidden in Five Rivers MetroParks, please follow the instructions below:
- Go to www.geocaching.com.
- Click on the Advanced Search link or simply navigate to www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx.
- From the dropdown box that reads "By Postal Code" select "By Keyword."
- Type in keyword Five Rivers MetroParks and press the "Seek" button.
- Choose a Geocache to locate, grab your GPS and get started!
- Please note that all caches are within 15 feet of official hiking trails and marked with an official MetroParks geocache sticker.
- Please stay on the trails and have fun.
Get Involved
Five Rivers MetroParks is excited to host geocaches. Conservation is the founding principle of Five Rivers MetroParks with a goal to connect people to nature through Education and Recreation. Geocaches play a valuable role in motivating and inspiring people to get active and take a hike in their MetroParks while experiencing this family friendly activity.
Practice "Cache In Trash Out"
While out geocaching, bring a bag with you to pick up trash along the way. Visit the official Cache In Trash Out page to learn more about CITO.
Comment on Caches
Five Rivers MetroParks appreciates your input regarding the location and placement of any one of the geocaches located within our park system. Please direct all comments to outdoors@metroparks.org. |