hello everyone out there.
i am a noobie and can't wait to find my first cache,while surfing the fourums for some tips and advice from the more experinced geocachers out there i noticed that there are a lot of inquiries about free maps and software.
I have been using a program from NASA for a couple years now and find it very helpful in planning my camping trips.it is called WorldWind and is FREE!! here is the link to take you to the download page directly
http://learn.arc.nasa.gov/worldwind/
the program has many tools,overlays,and many more items too many to list
I hope this is helpful for everyone
I also use delorme topo quads 2.0 for penna. it has direct hook up and GPS recognition tools in the program and is not to pricey for the average person
cya sesleigher