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  • Caching into Writing

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    Geocaching isn’t just for science class or the serious geography geek!  A cache is simply a hiding place, and caching is hiding something like a treasure.  Nature is full of treasures waiting to be explored.  A popular movement called “geocaching” gets folks outside with their GPS units to find treasures hidden by other geocachers.  If… Read more

  • Pointed Journeys

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    I’ve mentioned the Degree Confluence project in the past (www.confluence.org), because I’ve been out there zeroing out my GPS unit: twice to 30N 90W, one trek in the middle of Lake Tahoe and others. It’s great fun! I was introduced to this project by Dr. Joseph Kerski. Appropriately, The American Surveyor has featured a beautiful… Read more

  • Confluencing

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    Now that summer’s upon us, you might be interested in grabbing your GPS unit and doing some exploring. Get the scoop at http://www.confluence.org! As my friend Joseph says, “Get out there and explore the world!” http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more