Let’s be honest: most parents envision a national park vacation as a majestic, peaceful communion with nature where the ...

Armed with geographical coordinates and hand-held global positioning devices, five students from the Catalina Foothills Community Schools' summer program attacked the hillsides of Mount Lemmon as if ...

Bryan Roth had been hiking and scrambling for a while, with drop-offs evident around him, when his guides held out coveralls and pointed between two rocks. “We have to go in the hole,” one said. Roth ...

Bryan Roth had been hiking and scrambling for a while, with drop-offs evident around him, when his guides held out coveralls and pointed between two rocks. “We have to go in the hole,” one said. Roth ...

Geocaching is an outdoor activity using GPS to find hidden containers (caches). Participants use a smartphone app to locate caches, often hidden in public places like parks. Once found, geocachers ...

On May 2, 2000, the U.S. government lifted restrictions on GPS, making it more accurate and useful for the general public. That day is now known as Blue Switch Day and while these lifted restrictions ...

Families can enjoy a new geocache treasure hunt trail that celebrates the rich art heritage of the coastal village of Staithes in the North York Moors. The trail, which has been created by the North ...

Looking for a new outdoor adventure? Geocaching, a modern-day treasure hunt using GPS coordinates, might be just the thing. With more than 3 million active hidden caches worldwide — including 5,908 on ...

People of all ages can benefit from spending more time in nature. Immersing yourself in the outdoors is a fantastic way to improve both your physical and mental health. But just wandering the same old ...

In a world where digital interactions are canon, screens capture every minute of our leisure and discovery is now increasingly virtual, the appeal of geocaching stands out as a compelling blend of ...

Back in May 2009 when use of global positioning systems (GPS) was starting to be used more frequently, Paul Lenort set out in search of an activity in which he could engage local army cadets. And that ...

Back in May 2009 when use of global positioning systems (GPS) was starting to be used more frequently, Paul Lenort set out in search of an activity in which he could engage local army cadets. And that ...