Year after year we are constantly being introduced to new technologies. Famous Canadian academic Marshal McLuhan once wrote about how technology is becoming an extension of ourselves. That was in the 1960's. Today, it appears as though McLuhan was right but why not turn these technological tools into a fun game of treasure hunt?

Global Positioning System (GPS) devices came into existence as a way of making navigation easier. As a relatively new technology, GPS devices have become extremely popular and now it can be used for more than just navigation, it can also be used for fun!

Welcome to the world of Geocaching, where people of all ages and nationalities can use their GPS devices to take part in a universal game of treasure hunt. According to Groundspeak Inc., 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 hidden "treasures," called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. You can easily look up geocaches in your area by visiting Geocaching.com and type in your city in the search field. You never know, fun may be just around the corner!

For more information on geocaching, please visit Geocaching.com. There you will find a plethora of tips, tricks and how to create your own geocache.

Happy trails!