Geocaching:
The sport of Geocaching began in 2000 when Dave Ulmer hid the first cache and posted the GPS coordinates on the Internet. Ulmer originally called it the “Great American GPS Stash Hunt.” Today, geocaches can be found almost everywhere, including Shaw Nature Reserve. To find these caches you need a GPS unit and the coordinates where they are hidden. When you find a cache you take an item, leave one in its place and then sign a register contained in the cache. Please keep all geocaches in their original location.
Visit http://www.geocaching.com/ to find the Reserve caches, and others all over the world.
Download Reserve geocache information
GPS Hiking:
Shaw Nature Reserve has created a guide for people familiar with using their GPS unit to explore new areas. We have listed GPS coordinates that lead you to places with unique views, historical significance or interesting ecology. Many of the coordinates lead you off the main trails and into parts of the Reserve that are seldom visited. Some are very obvious landmarks. Others are more difficult to find or may just lead you to a general area, such as to a cypress slough or a glade. We hope you visit as many of these sites as you can and enjoy the destinations as much as the exploring.
Download a brochure with GPS-based hiking opportunities and the first six official geocaches to be hidden at Shaw Nature Reserve!
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