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Geocaching in Big Tree Country

Join in the international 'treasure' hunt.

When was the last time you came across a hitchhiker? How much 'swag' have you collected recently? Does TNLN mean anything to you? If you can answer any of the above questions you’re probably well aware of the latest outdoor activity attracting people of all ages and abilities across the world. It’s like a huge treasure hunt with a twist.

It involves a hand-held GPS unit, some imagination, natural curiosity, a wee bit of time on your computer and much more time outdoors. You can connect with a network of people throughout the world using one international website. Welcome to geocaching.

It’s fun, it’s free and it’ll help you discover some of the hidden gems of Big Tree Country.

What began as one person’s experiment with GPS technology at the turn of the millennium has escalated into a massively entertaining game of hiding ‘n’ seeking treasure. It takes its name from geo – for geography – and caching, referring to the idea of hiding a cache (or ‘treasure’).

A geocache can be hidden by a geocacher anywhere in the world. Its location is then given via the geocache website, in GPS coordinates, and often accompanied by other clues. Then all you have to do is try to locate the cache using a GPS unit … simple!

Geocaching Logo Well actually there’s a bit more to it than that but if you’re interested and raring to get out into the stunning Perthshire Big Tree countryside, have a look at the geocaching website and follow instructions on how to get started.