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Geocaching An outdoor Adventure game.

Geocaching An outdoor Adventure game. Equipment. Global Positioning System GPS. Computer with internet access. www.geocaching.com. Longitude and Latitude Coordinates (A Waypoint). N 45 o 02.215’ W 078 13.364’. A cache could be any shape and size. Inside…. How Geocaching Began.

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Geocaching An outdoor Adventure game.

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  1. Geocaching An outdoor Adventure game.

  2. Equipment Global Positioning System GPS Computer with internet access

  3. www.geocaching.com Longitude and Latitude Coordinates (A Waypoint) N 45o 02.215’ W 078 13.364’

  4. A cache could be any shape and size

  5. Inside…

  6. How Geocaching Began David Ulmer hid the first cache outside Portland Oregon Mike Teague was first to find it Jeremy Irish designed the website Geocaching.comwas launched in August 2000 with 75 caches

  7. Over 650,000 cachesaround the world!

  8. Why Geocaching is so Popular • Anyone can play • and • Everyone can find some aspect of the game that appeals. • Techies • Puzzle seekers • Outdoor enthusiasts

  9. Geocaching fits YOUR lifestyle When – Where - How

  10. How to play

  11. K0L 3C0

  12. Extend your geocaching adventures to the and FEEL THE FORCE

  13. Eastern side of Haliburton County • Irondale • Gooderham • Tory Hill • Wilberforce • Harcourt • Highland Grove • Cardiff

  14. Bancroft Haliburton

  15. Numerous pristine lakes Outstanding scenery Quaint villages Hiking, ATV and snowmobile trails 190,000 acres of Crown Land A business association looking for a new twist on tourism

  16. Geocaching combines ecotourism, technology and the spirit of adventure

  17. CITO Cache In Trash Out

  18. We created theGeocaching Capital of Canada Algonquin Gateway Business Association formed a Geocaching Committee to promote the area as the Geocaching Capital of Canada

  19. Secured the domain nameand created a websitewww.geocachingcapitalofcanada.com

  20. Designed a Logo WGS84 World Geodetic System Wilberforce and Greater Surroundings

  21. Put out more caches and encouraged others to do so

  22. Hike Haliburton

  23. Media Attention Local newspapers as well as The Toronto Sun Cottage Central and Cottage Life magazines have written articles. Mary has appeared live on Canada AM and in a Ryerson University student’s video on You Tube!

  24. Professor Hossenfeffer ‘s Faux Pas Annual Halloween Cache Event GC1GKV2

  25. A lot of what we did was made possible by: • Funding from the Haliburton County Development Corporation • Support of the Algonquin Gateway Business Association • Municipal encouragement • Donated services and skills • Enthusiastic volunteers

  26. The Results • Cachers are coming and they are enthusiastic about caching in the Geocaching Capital of Canada • Resorts, B&Bs and Motels have reported that they are getting bookings from Geocachers • A local restaurant offers the GeoBurger • The Riding Stable has partnered with an Eco-Lodge to provide Geocachers with a Geocaching Horseback Riding Adventure

  27. Library has seen an increase in the use of its computer / internet service • Red Cross Outpost Historic House / Museum has had more visitors through • The General Store now stocks Geocaching supplies • Real Estate agents appreciate the exposure the area is getting • Cottagers are trying our the new recreational activity • Community spirit is high - Locals now boast of our new title

  28. Future Initiatives • Improve our website • Create additional promotional material • Continue to develop the Geocaching theme throughout the Geocaching Capital • Involve more local businesses • Seek out resources available to small businesses wanting to develop the Geocaching theme • Encourage Government assistance to broadband suppliers so that they can supply high-speed internet throughout the Geocaching Capital of Canada • Source out resources and funding

  29. The 21st Century Game of Geocaching is an innovative application of Digital Technology that comes with economic benefits to small communities.

  30. “Geocachers are people who use multi-billion dollar Military Satellites to hunt for Tupperware in the bush!”

  31. Happy Caching!

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