This morning my family participated in a geocaching hike at Piccetti Ranch in Cupertino, CA, organized and sponsored by the Mid Peninsula Open Space Preserve (Mid-Pen Open Space for short) and REI. It was our first time ever doing geocaching of any types. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting activity using GPS devices (handheld GPS, iPhone, or Android Phone). The basic idea is to locate hidden containers that may include family-friendly or general trinkets to trade (if you want), called geocaches. They can be hidden anywhere outdoors - trails, creeks, parks, shopping malls, along freeways, in the water, just to name a few. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment. There are over 1.3 million active geocaches and over 5 million geocachers worldwide according to
Geocaching.com - the official geocaching website.
