By now you've surely heard of geocaching. Talk about exponential growth - there are now over 982,000 active caches worldwide. According to http://www.geocaching.com, 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."
With the explosive growth in geocaching, it was just a matter of time before a cache would be placed in outer space. Read more here.
The Center has been actively reach out to geocachers about adopting Leave No Trace practices when they're placing and seeking caches. One of the newest educational resources is the Geocaching Ethics Reference Card. This pocket sized resource has the right information to help you Leave No Trace on your next geocaching adventure.
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