[Free Topo Maps for Garmin GPS]

I had some initial problems with the Zip file, as my unzip crashed too. I'm running Vista on a laptop, and the unzip closed explorer with an error. I didn't realize the first time, and installed the maps not knowing that it wasn't complete (not a pretty sight!).

 

When I figured it out, i un-installed using Mapsettoolkit, then downloaded the unzip utility from PKZip. It ran without a hitch, and the maps installed with no problem into MapSource. I hope this helps out some of those that have had the unzip fail.

 

Thanks Ibycus for these great maps!!

[London Ontario Caches]

For sure the Bog is a neat place. Right now the actual London Bog cache is not active, as it was muggled. Our own cache - Bambi's in the Hood is the other cache in the Bog - at the other end. It is a neat hike and one is almost guaranteed to see wildlife!

[Vancouver]

Hey there,

 

I was just out in Vancouver for work and just returned to Ontario. Your route sounds similar, as I did some caches in Stanley Park and out at UBC. My favourite of all the bunch was Acadia Beach. It had a beautiful view.

 

The Stanley Park ones were okay - I ended up doing a couple of micros in there (I did it while running). The nicest may have been "Is it 4:20pm already?!?" , as it took you near some nice gardens. I also did "Vancouver Decachelon - Stump Jumping" I enjoyed that one as I had a real hard time with reception, so I was glad to finally find.

 

I had a hard time with quite a few caches in the downtown and Stanley Park area, as so many muggles were about. A very interesting Fountain indeed!!! was a fun micro and is on the way to Stanley Park.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Legofamily

[London Ontario Caches]

You can add Bronze Bridge View (it's on your Springbank route). It's a tricky little one. Other than those, I'm at a loss for anything too unique or historic. I guess I'll have to get hiding some caches!

[London Ontario Caches]

Hey JARS,

 

On the scenic side, you could try the River Stroll Series that goes through Springbank Park and some of the trails system (paved). It's a very nice area -great for a picnic. If you have wee ones, you can visit Storybook Gardens while you are there. We did the series on bikes, which is a fun way. It can be a busy spot on weekends though, and it's more of a park series - not wilderness. As an added bonus, several caches are near by, should you have the time.

 

In terms of unique, the two most unique ones I can think of are London Transit, where you take the cache and re-hide it (in London) and Get Clicking - a webcam cache in downtown. Make sure you get the coordinates for London Transit from the last log, not the cache page.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Legofamily

[Garmin Forerunner 201?]

I have a Forerunner 201 that I've had for a couple of years as I'm a runner. I also have a Garmin GPS12. The Forerunner does just fine Geocaching and has been a real workhorse for me. I'm still unsure if it has more reception problems than larger units, but most of the time it operates quite well and I would recommend.

[Logging Canadian Geocoins]

Thanks. That's too bad. I really wanted the icon thingy!

[Logging Canadian Geocoins]

Hi All,

I picked up a Canadian Geocoin today and logged it at geocoins.ca. Can we not log them into geocaching.com too, so it shows on our stats? I tried to figure it out, but I think geocaching.com only allows U.S. geocoins.

 

Thanks!

Legofamily

[Geocaching And Girl Scouts]

Interesting discussion. I'm a Cub leader in Canada. Scouts Canada has a "Pack Specialty" badge, where you identify a unique skill not covered by other badges. See Pack Specialty Badge . At first, we were considering taking our pack on a cache hunt, but now we're also thinking of creating criteria for making our speciality badge about geocaching.