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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Geocaching Success!


Okay, I did it, I went Geocaching to see what all the hype is about. First off I created a Geocaching alter ego---GatorCT. I then enlisted the help of my nephew and niece luring them with the prospect of pirate treasure. We biked to three separate cache locations. We had two unsuccessful attempts that may have been a result of human error, or muggles. At our third Cache location, we were able to discover the cache---a small black film canister. We signed our fake names, GatorCT and Bragonston. 

After one successful geocaching adventure, we are hooked, and have a healthy and exciting activity that will offer us another outdoor activity this summer. I think our next GPS induced outing will take place tomorrow. 

These caches are everywhere. Chances are there is probably one within a mile of where you are right now. Check it out at www.geocaching.com and participate in the hunt.


Watch out for muggles. 

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

REI Gear Garage Sale


This post only really applies for Adventurers in the Chicagoland Area, but the REI in Oakbrook Terrace is having their members only gear garage sale this Saturday. If you do nto know what REI is, you should do your research, because it is one of the best outdoor activity stores around. 

When: 4/4/2009 9AM- 2PM

The Details: 
Up to 80% off of used gear. 
Gear or clothing that was returned, damaged out, slightly flawed or is dirty. You never know what you will find: packs, tents, footwear, rain jackets, snowboards, GPS, maybe even a bike or kayak. 
Only members can purchase from the garage sale. Not a member, you can join. Lifetime membership is only $20. 
Garage sale items are sold as-is, and as priced.

Location: REI Oakbrook Terrace
 17W160 22nd St. 
 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 
 41° 50.8' N
  87° 57.783' W