TygerD Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 This is short notice but I just saw the ad a short time ago Channel 6 news in the the milwaukee WI area is going to talk about "high Tech Treasure hunting on the 9:00pm news tonight (02/06/06) Quote Link to comment
+geognerd Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 So did anyone see this report? I see some links to geocaching workshops on the station's website, but nothing about the actual report. It looks like this event cache by AuntieNae may have been the focus of the report. Quote Link to comment
+AuntieNae Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Actually, the story started from an event I hosted on Jan. 21 - the Waukesha JanBoree Geocaching Style. We had news coverage by all the networks. Fox6 picked up on the story and I did a 1.75 hr interview last Friday morning followed by a 1 hour interview at our local REI followed by a 1 hour geocaching experience with the Ecoranger family. The news segment included bits and pieces from all three interviews. Yes, I teach "Intro to Geocaching" classes for the local Park & Recreation Depts since I am a Recreation Supervisor for the City of Greenfield. We thought they did a great job of really showing what Geocaching is and I am hoping to see even more beginners in the upcoming workshops. I do a PowerPoint presentation complete with a nice folder of handouts and resource materials. Afterwards, participants are paired up with experienced geocachers to seek a series of temporary caches that demonstrate different cache hides so they also get experience with different GPS units. I ask for the kids ages so we can stock at least one if not two of the caches with some nice goodies. If the classes are large, I am able to rent GPS units from a local school. Quote Link to comment
+Stunod Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 See the video here Quote Link to comment
+fireman121 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Great news video about geocaching, I give it two thumbs up. A big AT A BOY!! Should be given to all who was involved. Quote Link to comment
+darus67 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Awesome video. I'm concerned, however, that they refer to Geocaching as a "hot new trend" If thats true, I'll HAVE to quit. I don't DO trendy. Quote Link to comment
+bbkchunting Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 That was the article that got me started, have been looking for a complimentary hobby for my family and I to do while motorcycling and camping. I just ordered a Magellan eXplorist 600 yesterday, I feel like a kid at christmas it should be here tuesday hopfully I won't ask too many anoying newbie questions Look forward to meeting everyone in the area. Quote Link to comment
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