Geocaching - RV-Dreams Community Forum

Auburn War Eagle · RV-Dreams Family Member

Geocaching

Linda · Hostess

We haven't been geocaching that long but the times we have been, we have never found anything inappropriate for children. As a matter of fact, most of the stuff we have found in the caches are more along the lines of children's toys.

Workinrvers · RV-Dreams Family Member

I agree with Linda. We have found 72 so far and have never found anything inappropriate in a cache. There have been a few that were close to drop offs and free flowing water or next to highways that would be a concern if you had younger kids along. I can't wait for the grandkids to get a little older (3,1 and newby) so we can take them along Geocaching with us, it's loads of fun.

Paul and Bonnie · RV-Dreams Family Member

We enjoy geocaching and have not found anything inappropriate so far. Some of the caches are harder to find than others, but I think a lot of people take their children with them. As Linda said, most of what we have found has been things kids would enjoy. We borrow our nieces and nephews sometimes just so we can have fun with kids. They really enjoy the adventure of looking for "hidden treasures."
Bonnie

flyone · RV-Dreams Family Member

Geocaching is great fun, especially for kids, it's like an Easter egg hunt for them. I have never found anything inappropiate for children, like the others what I have found is mostly geared for kids. I think most people would report inappropiate material and the geocache site would be removed from the web site. Take the kids, it makes it more fun, and if you are real worried take a peak in before opening it for others to see.

Flyone

sfischer · RV-Dreams Community Member

We have been GeoCachers for several years now. Our GeoCaching ID is "GoldenRetrievers". In all of the caches we've been to, we've never found a really "gross" object.

The following is a quote from the GeoCaching site regarding rules for items to be placed in caches. We try to Geocache in every new place we camp. Lots of fun and many times will take you to see places that you otherwise would never have visited. I would seriously consider Geocaching if you haven't tried it.

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What is usually in a cache?

A cache can come in many forms but the first item should always be the logbook. In its simplest form a cache can be just a logbook and nothing else. The logbook contains information from the founder of the cache and notes from the cache's visitors. The logbook can contain much valuable, rewarding, and entertaining information. A logbook might contain information about nearby attractions, coordinates to other unpublished caches, and even jokes written by visitors. If you get some information from a logbook you should give some back. At the very least you can leave the date and time you visited the cache.

Larger caches may consist of a waterproof plastic bucket placed tastefully within the local terrain. The bucket will contain the logbook and any number of more or less valuable items. These items turn the cache into a true treasure hunt. You never know what the founder or other visitors of the cache may have left there for you to enjoy. Remember, if you take something, its only fair for you to leave something in return. Items in a bucket cache could be: Maps, books, software, hardware, CD's, videos, pictures, money, jewelry, tickets, antiques, tools, games, etc. It is recommended that items in a bucket cache be individually packaged in a clear zipped plastic bag to protect them.

What shouldn't be in a cache?

Use your common sense in most cases. Explosives, ammo, knives, drugs, and alcohol shouldn't be placed in a cache. Respect the local laws. All ages of people hide and seek caches, so use some thought before placing an item into a cache.

Food items are ALWAYS a BAD IDEA. Animals have better noses than humans, and in some cases caches have been chewed through and destroyed because of food items in a cache. Please do not put food in a cache.