Let the Adventure Begin

On Friday the pilot suggested we do something new with the family. He downloaded an app called Geocache. Here is the definition of what it is -

GEOCACHING is a free real-world outdoor treasure hunt. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone or GPS and can then share their experiences online.

We had so much fun with this and they are all over. D-boy thought it was a great treasure hunt. So far we have found 4. Saturday we took a hike and hid one ourselves. It also gives a little bit of purpose to a hike by being able to find something. The containers will have a log where you can write your name and the date you found it. We brought a little spider eraser to trade for something that might be in the container.  Our container had a matchbox car, a donate life plastic bracelet and a log book. We hid it yesterday morning and already 2 people have found it.  They also have urban geocache, basically hidden items in the city. I think I had just as much fun as my 5 year old. The look on his face when he found the "treasure" put a huge smile on my face. The app on your phone will lead you to the exact location, so we let D-boy hold the phone and tell us where to go once we were close. I think what I liked the most is its something free to do and you can share your experiences on line with others. I didn't realize we would get an email letting us know that others had found ours. 

Next weekend we might go on a trip with the pilot. I'm not sure and I don't want to jinx it. But it certainly will be an adventure. If we do go I will make sure to take lots of pictures and share at least one here.

What new adventure could you do....

Here is the link for geocaching 

http://www.geocaching.com/