GPS Treasure HuntS TURN VACATIONS INTO HIGH-TECH ADVENTURES

05-03-2008

– Tech marks the spot! Destination geocaching programs let tourists play detective –

 

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 2, 2008)–Destinations across the globe are urging travelers to use Global Positioning System (GPS) units for more than just navigation to and from the hotel.  From the Blue Ridge Mountains to Florida’s Gulf Coast to Route 66, the tech-savvy sport known as “geocaching” allows destinations to unfold like a mystery novel, one clue at a time.  Starting May 20, Asheville’s geocache hunt – The Ultimate AsheCache – will lead travelers to unexpected sites and, if they’re clever, to big prizes.

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What is Geocaching?

Geocaching is a modern version of orienteering using a handheld GPS unit. An excursion can fit any time frame–from a couple of hours to a few days.  A successful seeker will locate the hidden “cache,” usually a small plastic container or a repurposed ammo box filled with a logbook, pen and small trinket. Caches can be placed anywhere from urban areas to hiking trails to mountain tops. 

 

Release includes:

·         GPS Treasure Hunt Details -- prizes totaling $2,500

·         Geocaching Statistics

·         Other Destination Geocache Programs

·         High-Res Images & Digital Video

 

For further information visit AshevilleTreasureHunt.com.

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