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New Geocaching Challenge - 2008
The new Santa Fe Geocaching Challenge uses GPS (global positioning system) technology and some of the city's most prominent landmarks in an adventurous new way to explore the history and culture of Santa Fe. A high-tech treasure hunt using GPS devices, the Santa Fe challenge takes participants on a tour of historic downtown with some unexpected surprises along the way and prizes for those who find all of the locations.
Geocaching has developed worldwide interest as a fun adventure activity. The idea is to use a GPS device and specific coordinates to find interesting locations and their associated hidden caches. Santa Fe has a number of players taking part in an international, city-by-city form of the game and now introduces its own challenge that is all about Santa Fe itself.
To take the challenge, participants first pick up a free Santa Fe Adventure Passport either by downloading it from www.santafe.org, or by visiting the Santa Fe Visitors Center in the Lamy Building, 491 Old Santa Fe Trail, or the Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau information area-weekdays 8:00 to 5:00-at 60 E. San Francisco in the lower level of the Santa Fe Arcade. The passport contains specific coordinates for 8 different locations, their hours of operations, and instructions for finding a clue in each place. Players then use their own GPS devices-rentals† are available-to locate the eight different sites. Once a location is found, the passport is stamped, which is the cache in this adventure, and it's on to the next set of coordinates.
During the search players will experience Santa Fe's beauty and charm while being guided to some of the city's most interesting spots. Plus there are bonus prizes available, such as discounted entry fees to attractions, throughout the challenge. Once a player finds all 8 locations they can redeem their completed passports for gifts either at the Santa Fe Visitors Center in the Lamy Building or at the Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Santa Fe Geocache Challenge will take several hours to visit all 8 locations and covers about 2 miles of walking. It is perfect for the whole family in a high-tech meets old world way and an innovative new approach to site seeing.
The Santa Fe Geocache Challenge is powered by Santa Fe Mountain Adventures.
†GPS devices are available for rental from Santa Fe Mountain Adventures for $25; 505-988-4000 or info@sfmadv.com
Geocaching has developed worldwide interest as a fun adventure activity. The idea is to use a GPS device and specific coordinates to find interesting locations and their associated hidden caches. Santa Fe has a number of players taking part in an international, city-by-city form of the game and now introduces its own challenge that is all about Santa Fe itself.
To take the challenge, participants first pick up a free Santa Fe Adventure Passport either by downloading it from www.santafe.org, or by visiting the Santa Fe Visitors Center in the Lamy Building, 491 Old Santa Fe Trail, or the Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau information area-weekdays 8:00 to 5:00-at 60 E. San Francisco in the lower level of the Santa Fe Arcade. The passport contains specific coordinates for 8 different locations, their hours of operations, and instructions for finding a clue in each place. Players then use their own GPS devices-rentals† are available-to locate the eight different sites. Once a location is found, the passport is stamped, which is the cache in this adventure, and it's on to the next set of coordinates.
During the search players will experience Santa Fe's beauty and charm while being guided to some of the city's most interesting spots. Plus there are bonus prizes available, such as discounted entry fees to attractions, throughout the challenge. Once a player finds all 8 locations they can redeem their completed passports for gifts either at the Santa Fe Visitors Center in the Lamy Building or at the Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Santa Fe Geocache Challenge will take several hours to visit all 8 locations and covers about 2 miles of walking. It is perfect for the whole family in a high-tech meets old world way and an innovative new approach to site seeing.
The Santa Fe Geocache Challenge is powered by Santa Fe Mountain Adventures.
†GPS devices are available for rental from Santa Fe Mountain Adventures for $25; 505-988-4000 or info@sfmadv.com