This module describes what is Geocaching, a world treasure hunt, its history and how to use it to promote cultural heritage in libraries. (PS The description of Geocaching is totally inspired by the content of geocaching website).
The aim of this Module is to present Geocaching which is a GPS Based game managed by Groundspeak Inc. and know how to explore the different options offered by this game to promote libraries and especially the cultural heritage collections. Founded in 2000, the game's passionate community of millions of players use the Geocaching® app and GPS-enabled devices to find cleverly hidden containers called geocaches and share their experiences with others. Today, there are more than 3 million geocaches in over 190 countries.