Geocaching explodes, leaving some cities to wrestle with regulating the treasure-hunt hobby
.....It’s a geocache (gee-oh-cash).
And finding these modern-day treasure chests is worth more than the hunt, devotees say.
“It gets you outside — gets you exercise. And while your mind can wander while you’re walking, it makes you think, solve puzzles,” says Kevin Venator, 45, a Johnson County geocacher.
Interest is very high in the sport right now, Venator said. “It’s exploding,” he said.
Geocaching has become so popular that cities have had to wrestle with the hobby. If a geocacher looks out of place or suspicious, homeowners might call police. That could result in an altercation.
The practice recently came up at a Leawood City Council meeting. Council members asked their parks and recreation director, Chris Claxton, if they needed to issue a policy or ordinance to regulate the practice.
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.....It’s a geocache (gee-oh-cash).
And finding these modern-day treasure chests is worth more than the hunt, devotees say.
“It gets you outside — gets you exercise. And while your mind can wander while you’re walking, it makes you think, solve puzzles,” says Kevin Venator, 45, a Johnson County geocacher.
Interest is very high in the sport right now, Venator said. “It’s exploding,” he said.
Geocaching has become so popular that cities have had to wrestle with the hobby. If a geocacher looks out of place or suspicious, homeowners might call police. That could result in an altercation.
The practice recently came up at a Leawood City Council meeting. Council members asked their parks and recreation director, Chris Claxton, if they needed to issue a policy or ordinance to regulate the practice.
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(Excerpt) Read more at kansascity.com ...
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