Geocaching with Bill's Family

Years ago, I heard about an emerging activity known as geocaching. Geocaching.com describes it this way:

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.

Bill and I and a few co-workers tried it a couple of times last fall and caught the bug. This year, Bill has a GPS device and takes his family into the woods from time to time. We'd talked about me going caching with them; this time, the timing worked out.

Bill and I differ in the caches we prefer to find. Bill likes tromping through the timber while I'd rather stroll a bike trail or parkland. This time, Bill and his family picked a handful of locations a short drive from their home. As you can see, we spent most of the time under the leafy canopy. Recent rains made some areas impassible but we just worked our way around them. The cache in the upper left was particularly well hidden; most are more like the cans in the lower right.