In the past hunting was about survival, if you didn’t catch something your village, clan and family slept hungry. Today thanks to malls, food vendors and supermarkets we no longer have need to hunt. The only issue is hunting is an instinct that’s deep inside us all, think about it, remember when you were young and you used to hunt grasshoppers and other weird animals? Being that hunting today is prohibited in most parts of the world because it’s cruel there are alternatives to hunting that won’t put you behind bars or in the crosshairs of animal rights activists.
Geocaching, fancy word I know. Geocaching refers to a treasure hunting game that allows you to become a “pirate”, what could be better than that? Wait I know, you get to do it with your family, spouse or friends. Geocaching in Maple Ridge is quickly becoming one of the most popular games in North America. If you check the numbers you will find that today there are over six million geocaches on the planet.
Why? Maple ridge
Picture this, a location that sits between Golden Ear Mountains and the Fraser River, if you head down town Maple Ridge you will find what can only be described as the perfect spot to go Geocaching, and the best part is all you need is your Smartphone. To participate in a Geocaching exercise you will have to download a Geocaching app.
Maple ridge is a blend of urban and country living meaning that there is diversity; this translates to fresh air and beautiful locations. Geocaching requires you to walk meaning that it is a good way to keep yourself and your family fit; you should encourage your kids to start because they will exercise without knowing it. Remember, walking is one of the best ways to stay fit.
The theory behind Geocaching in Maple Ridge
The theory is simple a Geocacher picks a location in Maple ridge, when he or she gets there he/she hides “treasure” in a waterproof container. It could be anything, the Geocacher then logs the existence of the treasure on a Geocaching app, when another Geocacher sees the listing he/she goes out to find it.
The important thing to know is that, when you take something you leave something for someone else to find, and that’s how it goes.
Important things to know about Geocaching in Maple Ridge
Geocaching is an activity that is designed to make you want to go outdoors; it takes you to places that you normally don’t go. This means that you need a sense of adventure in order to enjoy it, remember when you go outdoors safety should always come first.
As a consequence of that you should only rely on reputable Geocaching websites especially if you are taking your kids with you. My advice is:
- Be aware and look out for warnings from law enforcement
- Bring a first aid kit
- Bring a cell phone, preferably a satellite phone
- Wear sunscreen and bug repellant
- Carry water
- Trust your gut, if it tells you something is wrong back off