San Antonio Geocaching Association
The purpose of the San Antonio Geocaching Association is to promote Geocaching in San Antonio, and surrounding areas, by providing information and support. No membership is required to access the information on this site, and although the forum can be viewed by anyone, you are required to register if you want to reply to or post a message. Don't live in or near San Antonio, that's ok.... everyone is welcome!
What is Geocaching?
Geocaching is an outdoor adventure using a hand held GPS (Global Positioning System) reciever and other
techniques to find hidden treasures called Geocaches. Geocaches are hidden by other Geocachers and the
coordinates are listed on the Geocaching website. There are several types of Geocaches, and most contain a
logbook and small toys/trinkets for trading. The rules are simple; If you take something, you must leave
something. After finding the Geocache and signing the log, return to the website to share your adventure.
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www.geocaching.com
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Geocaching Events
A Geocaching event is a great way to meet other Geocachers in your area or sometimes from all over the world. Local events that are hosted by individual Geocachers, or group of Geocachers, are usually created to gather local Geocachers. Other events that are created to gather people from different regions, states, or countries are usually hosted by a large group or organization.
Geocaching Awards
Geocaching Awards is an event that has become popular among Geocachers around the world. This is a great way to motivate cachers to place unique and challenging caches, and the degree of creativity continues to grow every year. Geocaches are nominated and voted on by area Geocachers, and a ceremony event is held where everyone can get together to present awards to the winners.
Cache In Trash Out
Cache In Trash Out involves Geocachers helping to clean up parks and other cache friendly places across the world. Picking up trash you find along the trails, while Geocaching, is one way to participate in CITO. There are also events such as "International Cache In Trash Out Day" and "Highway Adopt A Spot Programs", where the focus is to make a greater impact on a specific location.
San Antonio Parks/Natural Areas
Geocaching is a wonderful way to be outside exploring San Antonio Parks and Natural Areas.
Natural Areas are unique to the park system because their goal is to preserve the land in as
close to a natural state as possible. Geocachers, like all visitors, are asked to help
preserve the Natural Areas.
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Guide to Geocaching in San Antonio Parks/Natural Areas
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