Find hidden "treasure" by learning geocaching at free summer events

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People interested in learning about geocaching will have the chance this summer when park rangers lead geocaching programs at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton.

The program, sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Rivers Project, will be held at 10 a.m. every Saturday in June, July and August. The two-hour programs will teach participants how to use a handheld GPS receiver to find hidden caches.

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 the treasure-hunting experiences online.

The program is free and open to the public and is open to all ages. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required and class size is limited.

For more information or to register, call the National Great Rivers Museum at 462-6979.

The Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary is located in West Alton, Mo. just east of the Clark Bridge.

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