Are you planning a trip to the mountains soon or are you a owner of a mountain cabin? Either way, you will want to learn more about Geo-Caching.
"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 containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment."

People are goal oriented, thus offering Geocaching gives them an incentive to get outdoors and go hiking. Many vacationers book cabins that have trails, check in, check out and never make use of the amenities. If you want to know why, the answer is simple- people need a goal and Geocaching offers just that. Vacationers love it because it is a team activity suited for the young and hold. You can have different trails of different degrees of difficulty ranging from a 1/4 mile to a 6 mile trek. This allows the vacationers to pick the one best suited for their group

Here is a link to the main web site where one would first go to learn about what treasures are near their vacation rental home. www.geocaching.com

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 containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.

It is quite simple and inexpensive to set up.  All you  need is access to the internet, a waterproof box, gps and compass. The owner of the home can set up the geocaching and then posts it on the internet for their tenants. Once the treausure is found, the tenant logs back on the internet and posts their finding. The goal is the find the hidden treasure, log in your finding and leave it undisturbed in nature.

You will find this is great outdoor fun that does not cost your tenant a penny yet will bring them many happy memories after they check out. Besides, hiking is fun and healthy.  Many vacations are all about gathering together for feasts and conversations. Geocaching helps burn off those calories and stimulates conversations and team work as they all work together to find the treasure.  Even little ones enjoy the fun of a compass. Hiking sticks, water bottles  and bug spray can be offered as well complimentary.