lulusoy

no, the Filters folder should just have files for your geocache filters. Could you please refer to the photo included and tell me which files should not be there? Thanks

Yes Im aware of hitting the upload file button, thanks. What about the indexing? are they in the correct location, under Fllters?

um... do you mean that the found caches no longer appear in your list of caches or on the map, or that they revert to being marked as unfound? If it's the first, then your filters are simply set to hide your finds and they are actually disappearing while your device is on. If it's the latter, that is unusual behavior that should not be happening. The device reads your field notes (both the .txt file and the .xml file) in addition to the status written into the GPX file to mark caches as found. This is also how the device can distinguish between a DNF and an unattempted cache. Either you didn't mark it as found, or went back and marked it as unattempted after you found it. The latter can happen if you delete the geocache_visits.txt and geocache_finds.xml files, but not update your pocket queries or cache files. The geocache_visits.txt file is what you need to upload field notes (located in /GARMIN/Garmin/). It's a good idea to periodically delete this file (and the xml file) *after* you import your field notes as this makes sure the GPS is properly indexing a fresh file each time you run your PQs. So, should I delete the geocache_visits and geocache_finds files and create them back? BTW, I noticed that these files, geocache_visits and geocache_finds are indexed in the Filters folder. Im pretty sure I never touched these files before.

Sorry for this late reply, I was expecting an email that my comment was replied. Anyhow, that is exactly what Im doing, uploading from the Garmin/geocachig_visits.txt file and obtain a no file chosen. I just did an excersice right now. I marked a cache found in my gps. then plugged the gps and try to upload the a field note. nothing. If I look in my gps and select show found, I can see the cache listed as found. Any other recommendation?

I have an Oregon 600 and I like to find geocaches and then mark them in my GPS as found. Then later I upload them as field notes in my account in geocaching page and log the found eventually. I specially do this when Im traveling because I don't like to log in the field and I don't have to use papers to save my notes. But something is wrong with my GPS. Two things are happening: 1- I can not upload the found as field notes when I plug my gps to my computer. I follow the instructions provided by always end with a No file choosen message and no field notes are uploaded. 2- And when the battery is off and I put other another pair of batteries in my GPS, all the entries, all the found marked are lost. Any recommendation? Is there a setting that I need to change? Just in case my Oregon is using software v 5.00 and I use a MacBook Pro with OS X el Capitan.

Hola: Me presento, lulusoy desde Puerto Rico. Una bonita sorpresa encontrar una sección que hablen español en Groundspeak. Necesito un poco de información de España y no sé exactamente donde preguntar. Les explico. Hay un grupo de geocachers de Puerto Rico que queremos hacer un Camino a Santiago el próximo año y por supuesto nos encantaría que incluya caches en el camino. Nuestro plan es dedicar al Camino a Santiago unos 5-7 días. Si alguien sabe de algún foro especifico que hable sobre eso pues me gustaría que me dirijan a ese grupo o si saben de alguien que tenga experiencia sobre eso pues mejor. Me pueden enviar información también contactándome por geocahcing.com o a mi email: lourdessoy@gmail.com Estamos en Puerto Rico a la orden. [/size]

@weewillie @kbfamily: Im back and yes I survived Sun Valley. I did it, cant believe it but I did it. Took us two days but we were able to complete the route. An experience totally new and different for me. sunburned, solitary, well-drained, challenging but well worth it as @kbfamily said. Im still on the process of log in the caches. I have some dnfs but really appreciate the recommendation. I think now I have an idea of what the geocachers do when they complete Route 66 or those who made ET. UNBELIEVABLE! the first day we started the route at about 11 am and about at 4 pm we knew we were not going to find anything to eat close to there so we looked for a place off the road to eat. when we returned we had only 1 hour of sunshine so I just made ​​several more. returned two days later and were able to complete the route, we had better provisions this time. again thanks to both of you to replied this topic and if you decide to come to puerto rico anytime, do not hesitate to contact me. @weewillie, our son made a PhD there so if you daughter needs any support you can contact me also. he does not live in Arizona any longer but im sure he can provide great support and recommendations.

@weewillie and @kbfamily: thank you very much for the replies. the caches at ASU are a must and based on kbfamily i will give a try to Sun Valley Parkway.

Hi: Im visiting Tempe Arizona by the mid of May for a University graduation and of course I want to do as much as possible caches. Problem is that I'm traveling with my husband and he is not a geocaching lover, so Im sure I will not be able to do as much as I wanted. I sorted by favorite the caches listed so I have an idea of caches that I must visit. However I die to have an experience with a power trail caches because we do not have these on PR. Any recommendations from local geocachers? I'm renting a car so I will have flexibility to move around. Thanks