Tech turns hiking into mystery adventure for geocachers
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EL PASO – There’s a little treasure in the mountains. Actually, there are a lot of little treasures tucked in among the rocks and other landscape features throughout the city. They are little trinkets left by hobbyists known as geocachers, who use GPS devices or cell phones to follow clues like breadcrumbs as they explore the great outdoors. “Geocaching is a modern day treasure hunt,” said Diana Moy, a park ranger with Texas Parks and Wildlife. “Instead of using a map and a compass, we’re now using technology.”