Garmin and the National Trust form the perfect partnership to experience geocaching nationwide

June 27, 2011 - PRLog -- Garmin have partnered up with the National Trust in a move that will delight geocachers everywhere. This new partnership allows a new, wider audience to be introduced and exposed to geocaching, the modern day equivalent of treasure hunting, as 'digital' treasure hunts have been set up at National Trust properties all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The National Trust have a large and loyal supporter base of 3.8 million members, these members, along with the millions of visitors to its properties each year, will now be introduced to family orientated geocache activities courtesy of the Partnership. This is an exciting partnership which is rejuvenating the interest of National Trust sites and also introducing a whole new audience, both young and old, to geocaching and Garmin GPS devices.

Digital treasure hunts will be taking place at over 40 of the National Trust's properties, creating family friendly fun for people of all ages. National Trust visitors will be able to borrow a Garmin GPS unit which the visitors will use to find the treasure 'caches' hidden around various points of the National Trust properties.

Free taster sessions will be taking place throughout the year which will allow visitors to try geocaching for free. To find one of these sessions in your area then simply visit the National Trust website and find a National Trust property offering a free geocaching session.

Geocaching is a relatively new phenomenon that is getting more and more popular as the increase in GPS enabled devices continues. Garmin are world leaders in GPS devices, renowned for their ease of use, durability and accuracy, they are used by geocachers all over the world. Get your own Garmin GPS device and join in on the fun at a National Trust property.

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