What are the best metal detectors to start with? Metal detecting is a fun and relaxing outdoor hobby. Many people find that treasure hunting with a metal detector can also be a profitable pastime or hobby. So how do you select the best equipment to get started with? First, decide where you plan to use…
Earlier this week, we headed out on a road trip. We grabbed the handheld GPS and found the coordinates for several geocaches in the area we were heading. We forgot to check the batteries. We grabbed 2 batteries out of the drawer but didn’t check them. We got to the location, grabbed the GPS…. and…
While on vacation a few weeks ago, the kids and I picked up 3 cheap kites from Walmart. We “invested” less than $3.50 in the hope and anticipation of having our kites soar on the beach. We had almost as much fun with the planning and thinking about the activity as in the actual 15…
My kids love the story of Robin Hood. Who wouldn’t want to be him? Give a kid a bow and arrow and they immediately transform into a new character. That’s why I was excited when 3 Rivers Archery sent me a Youth Bow Set for my family to try out. We immediately put it together…
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock you’ve heard about The Hunger Games – the bestseller book that takes 16 year old Katnis Everdeen out of her world and pits her against 23 others in a fight to the death. Katniss has a skill that she has fine-tuned because of the need to keep her…
Today my family tried something new. We took our brand new handheld GPS and headed out to find our first geocaches. I think we are hooked! What a great family activity. We logged in to the Geocaching website and started our free basic account, put in our city/state combination and clicked on the locations. Because…
Off the Beaten Trail Some areas of the country have specific geogaching trails. The state of Colorado has a program called Off the Beaten Trail. Using the expertise of our local historians, we have identified a number of very interesting places with intriguing stories. At each location you will find a sign that tells you…
Have you tried Letterboxing? Letterboxing is a scavenger hunt style hobby where you follow clues looking for little boxes out in nature. Once you find the box, you stamp your personal logbook and go looking for the next one. This hobby is a great family activity that doesn’t cost alot of money to start or…