Amos Moses

I just got Google Earth for my computer. After I loaded it, all the maps on cache pages switched to this format, so I am pretty sure that Google Earth can be used somehow to Geocache, but I can't find out. I have looked around on the website, all over the internet, and in the forums. I may not have looked hard enough, but if someone could tell me how to use Google Earth with geocaching (as in GE shows caches) i would really appreciate it. Thanks, Amos Moses

Since I am fairly new, I thought this would be the best place for my question. Whenever I go caching I look at the hint that has been given before I start hunting. However, on the last 10 or so caches I have found where there was a hint, the caches seemed to be a bit easy. So here's my question: when are you supposed to look at the hints? Are you supposed to look as a last resort when you can't find the cache using the GPS coordinates alone? Or are the hints supposed to be used from the beginning? Any help on this would be appreciated! Thanks, Amos Moses

Thank you all for your suggestions. Now, I have just a few more small questions. How important is the mapping feature? The reason I ask is because I found a Garmin GPS 60, which does not have mapping, for about $140 and it seems to have better specs than the eTrex Legend. But I also found an eTrex Legend for $109, so how important is mapping and what does it actually do? Also, between the two models mentioned above, which is the better for geocaching? Thanks

I am just getting into Geocaching and after looking for 5 or so caches with just a printed map I think it is time to invest in a handheld GPS. I don't want to spend more than $150 and I was wondering what would be the best model for me to get with this amount of money. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated! Thank You