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Step 2Using the GPS
Heres the steps and some pictures to mapping a cache's location using Gamin's Etrax legend.
Create an account on http://www.geocaching.com/ to access location waypoints in your zip.
Once you have coordinates to a possible cache, power on your GPS and go to 'main menu'
On the 'main menu', go to 'mark' and that should bring up a new screen
Enter the location coordinates into the 'location' block as they appeared on the internet, (ex. N 42* 12.345, W 072* 12.345)
Some GPS's might have other options such as elevation, distance, or bearing, well don't bother with those, your only going to need to input the location coordinates.
At the bottom of the 'mark' screen should be either 'map', 'goto' or 'ok'.
'Ok' saves the location for later, 'Goto" pulls up a compass with an arrow and distance pointing towards the cache, "Map' (which i use) creates a map of your current location and a path to the cache.
Some other tips,
I suggest reading the entire description of the cache before going out, usually the owner of the cache will have information to help you find it, or warnings such as poison ivy or bee's nests around the area. Also look to see if the owner suggests a parking lot, it helps a lot to know where to park.
Create an account on http://www.geocaching.com/ to access location waypoints in your zip.
Once you have coordinates to a possible cache, power on your GPS and go to 'main menu'
On the 'main menu', go to 'mark' and that should bring up a new screen
Enter the location coordinates into the 'location' block as they appeared on the internet, (ex. N 42* 12.345, W 072* 12.345)
Some GPS's might have other options such as elevation, distance, or bearing, well don't bother with those, your only going to need to input the location coordinates.
At the bottom of the 'mark' screen should be either 'map', 'goto' or 'ok'.
'Ok' saves the location for later, 'Goto" pulls up a compass with an arrow and distance pointing towards the cache, "Map' (which i use) creates a map of your current location and a path to the cache.
Some other tips,
I suggest reading the entire description of the cache before going out, usually the owner of the cache will have information to help you find it, or warnings such as poison ivy or bee's nests around the area. Also look to see if the owner suggests a parking lot, it helps a lot to know where to park.
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