Geocaching in Wompatuck
Please refer to the official site for
detailed information: www.geocaching.com
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world
by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate
hidd en containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your
experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups,
with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.
There are 646,633 active geocaches around the world.
Cache In Trash Out is an ongoing environmental initiative supported by the
worldwide geocaching community. Since 2002, geocachers have been dedicated
to cleaning up parks and other cache-friendly places around the world.
Once you have found a geocache, sign the logbook and return the geocache to
its original location. Afterward, share your geocaching stories and photos
online!
Geocaching is free! There are no membership fees to have access to most
caches! There is a "Premium" membership option which lists additional
caches and has other interesting features. You simply log on to the
website, create a username and password, and enter the WORLD of geocaching!
This is truly a worldwide game!
Currently there are 30 caches  available to find in Wompatuck listed on the "free" Geocaching site. Other caches may be available to "premium" members.
Geocaching will get you into the great outdoors of Wompatuck and will lead
you to interesting locations throughout the park. Some are incredibly
fascinating, some are incredibly beautiful, and some are just plain fun!
This is a great FAMILY activity! Get out there and enjoy your park!
When you log onto the geocaching site, select HIDE AND SEEK A CACHE and use
the keyword search for WOMPATUCK. This will generate a short list of
caches. You can select any of these sites to access the google map for the
entire park.
Please remember to protect our park! Always Cache In Trash Out! And please
be careful if you have to bushwhack - protect the environment!
If you locate a cache that is in a dangerous location or is in an environmentally sensitive area, please contact the park supervisor, Steve Gammon at 781-749-7160 or steve.gammon@state.ma.us
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