Geocaching in

LaPorte County Parks

What is Geocaching? (according to geocaching.com)

"Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache. As of today, there are 36696 active caches in 152 countries."

If you enjoy searching for them go to Geocaching.com to get more information on where to find them, what you need to use, and many more questions.

* Attention * The Parks Department asks that you ask permission to place a cache in our parks because some locations are protected and are not available for caches. Caches need to be approved and permits filled out for each cach. Click here for the permit.