Treasure Hunting/Geocaching/Prospecting
Treasure Hunting at it's finest awaits just a few links away. History and treasure await throughout the west.
Geocaching Games and Activities
| A relatively new sport called Geocaching awaits the entire family and all you need is a GPS and a few inexpensive trinkets to trade. This is the sport where you are the search engine. In geocaching you search for a geocache with a map and your GPS.
Utah Association of Geocachers-- UTAG has resources and sponsors events for the Utah Geocaching crowd. Utah State Parks Geocaching Brochure Utah Cache Games -- Cach-U-Nuts is a series of games for Utah Geocachers for the serious (is that the correct word?) Utah Geocacher. Where's George-- Find out where your money's been. You can track currency movement by tracking serial numbers on dollar bills. Geocachers like to use Where's George bills in geocaching games. Learn more about the Jaos Adventure Rally Shopping for a GPS? Check out Magellan's website for your newest GPS and their new Road Mate |
Geocacher learns to use Magellan GPS quickly |
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GPS Information-- Understanding how GPS works, Tips for purchasing, Product Reviews
Geocaching Software Downloads-- To quickly download waypoints to your GPS. Easyspeak GPS works great for most Magellan GPS receivers. Geoteaming- Events involve one or more teams who go on a high-tech treasure hunt. Each team is given GPS units that are pre-programmed with vital coordinates of the goals, called caches. Utilizing the GPS units and team skills, each team collaborates to find caches, which often take the form of hidden boxes or team challenges. Armchair Treasure Hunt Club-- The Armchair Treasure Hunt Club is for people who like puzzles that lead to real buried treasure. The web site contains all the details about the Club and how to join, as well as other features like a bulletin board and chat area. International Orienteering Organization-- Orienteering has been described as "running while playing chess" and "cunning running". Map reading and compass skills are a must, as well as a good constitution. Learn about Trimble Outdoors and how you can share your next adventure! |
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Treasure Hunter's Code of Ethics Metal Detector Field Tests from Lost Treasure
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Gold Prospecting Resources
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Northern Utah Prospectors Association Modern Dredging Information and Gold Dictionary Links from the Utah Geological Survey Abandoned Mine Cleanup in Utah |
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| Utah Prospecting | Tooele Gem and Mineral Society |
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Gold Prospectors of the Rockies
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Ghost Towns of Utah |
