The weekend is here, and it’s hard to believe that geocaching recently turned 25 years old. It’s still going strong with over 3.4 million caches hidden around the world. I used to do geocaching with ...

STURBRIDGE — Sturbridge is seemingly synonymous with history, from its first settlers in 1644 to the opening in 1946 of Old Sturbridge Village, which welcomes visitors to experience life in a rural ...

The thrill of hunting for buried treasure is an adventure that humans will probably never tire of. Some find it in their local thrift store, others in traveling the world, and still others find it in ...

On May 2, 2000, the U.S. government lifted restrictions that made GPS technology more accurate and accessible to the general public. This day became known as Blue Switch Day, and this decision ...

Looking for a new outdoor adventure? Geocaching, a modern-day treasure hunt using GPS coordinates, might be just the thing. With more than 3 million active hidden caches worldwide — including 5,908 on ...

People of all ages can benefit from spending more time in nature. Immersing yourself in the outdoors is a fantastic way to improve both your physical and mental health. But just wandering the same old ...

AUBURN — Eckhart Public Library invites adventure seekers of all ages to explore the world of letterboxing, a blend of art, navigation and outdoor exploration. This unique hobby, often dubbed the ...

BEAVERCREEK, Oregon (WHTM) – First, there was orienteering and letterboxing. Orienteering involves following a course, finding waymarks called “control points” using just a map and compass. It can be ...

Squinting at her handheld GPS under the Space Needle, Eve Cooper hones in on her target location just steps away. Cooper, with her dog Amara by her side, weaves between families and tourists toward a ...

Geocaching — the crowdsourced, hi-tech treasure hunting game enjoyed by hikers and sleuths around the world — is catching on in Bucks County and throughout Pennsylvania. Geocaching is "best described ...

Many grow up reading about the adventures of treasure hunting, only ever dreaming of experiencing one for themselves. However, with the help of Geocaching, treasure hunting no longer exists only in ...