Geo-Caching at Lake Chelan

Geo-caching is a world-wide phenomenon as folks from all over join together in a huge treasure hunt. Geo-caching is becoming more and more popular not just for techies but for families and those that want a very affordable adventure.

Geo-caching is a global positioning treasure hunt guided by coordinates to find the treasure. Hidden in trees, under rocks, along bridges, behind buildings and anywhere else that is a secretive place that will not be moved, treasures are placed and then found by others.

Geo-caching around Lake Chelan can be fun to do alone or with a family. There are so many amazing spots and hidden gems and it’s a wonderful way to learn more about the area. Simply go to www.Geocaching.com and search for hidden treasures around the area. You can stay as close to home or your resort as you want. Many are within walking distance from just about anywhere in town.  If you feel a little more adventurous consider trekking out of town up to Manson or beyond. There are many geo-caches around Lake Chelan that require a little more thought and some are multi-caches. This means that there are several coordinates that can be found and lead to another treasure. Something like a wild goose chase with a real prize at the end.

There are puzzle caches where the seeker must decipher clues or riddles to find numbers and tips for the coordinates. Some caches are hidden in historical areas where you must learn a little about the area to move forward. This is a great hobby to learn more about a new area or if you have moved to a new city. Lake Chelan offers some great caches and there is always a log book to sign once you find the cache.

The boxes or containers that are hidden can range from a micro-cache, sometimes a container as small as a pencil eraser, to a large ammo box filled with toys and prizes. The general rule when you find a cache is to sign the log book and log the find if you are a member of geo-caching.com. If you take a trinket from the box it’s appropriate to leave something of similar value.  

Geo-caching is free to join but there is an upgrade available. A Premium account allows better caches and typically harder to deduce puzzles. Many times the trinkets are a little better as well.

You never know what you will find or how you will get there but there is always something fun to learn when geo-caching. There is apps available for smart phones and you can simply drive, walk, boat or crawl right up to the coordinates. There is always a hint and records of those that have found the cache that may help you figure it out. Anyone can hide a cache if you are a member and allow others to find your cache.

Whatever you choose to do while visiting Lake Chelan, geo-caching is a wonderful and affordable addition to family fun! Check out www.Geocaching.com for more information about caches in the area.