Geocaching: Treasure Hunting with a Purpose (In-person)

Geocaching: Treasure Hunting with a Purpose (In-person)

Fall (9 - 13 hours) | This course has been canceled

One Court Street Lebanon, NH 03766 United States
Room 3A - 3rd Flr - Suite 380
9/12/2023-10/10/2023
10:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT on Tue
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$70.00

Geocaching: Treasure Hunting with a Purpose (In-person)

Fall (9 - 13 hours) | This course has been canceled

Have you thought about going on a treasure hunt, but the idea of exploring shipwrecks or deserts didn’t quite appeal to you? Geocaching provides the thrill of the hunt from as close as your own neighborhood to exotic places all around the world. With millions of caches hidden around the world, you’ll never run out of exciting places to go. And with over five million folks playing, you’ll never run out of interesting stories to share.

Old mills, ghost towns, cemeteries, and great vistas are just waiting for you to find them. On vacation with the grandkids? This is a perfect chance to spend some time outside with them having fun, without throwing a ball or jumping a rope. All you have to do is walk and observe.

So you say you want more than a walk? Cardigan Mountain is waiting for you. The Baker River is there for folks who want to kayak. Too much for you? How about the Boston Lot or trails through the Hanover Golf Course? But you say, I vacation in Florida, California, Arizona, even Hawaii. Yes, they’re there too, as well as Italy and Spain. It’s free to play.

Participants will learn the basics of geocaching through activities in the Hanover area. Activities will be outdoor oriented.

  • NOTE: First session on September 12 is the only classroom session; all remaining sessions are field trips (see syllabus).

  • Participants will need either a Smartphone or GPS device.

    There are no required books for this course.

     
Dontonville, Roger
Roger Dontonville

Roger was introduced to Geocaching in 2009 and took to it quickly and passionately. In close to a decade involved with Geocaching, he has taken numerous groups on local Geocaching trips while personally amassing over 3,100 finds in 16 states and three countries. He is a retired Health and Physical Education Teacher with a BS from East Stroudsburg University and a Master’s from Temple University. He and his wife have a great love of the outdoors, history, and unique places.