EarthCache

Searching for interesting natural places to visit and explore? "The most exciting way to learn about the Earth and its processes is to get into the outdoors and experience it first-hand. Visiting an EarthCache site is a great outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy. The Geological Society of America (GSA) administers the listing of EarthCache sites around the world. An EarthCache site is a special place that people can visit to learn about a unique geoscience feature or aspect of our Earth. Visitors to EarthCache sites can see how our planet has been shaped by geological processes, how we manage the resources and how scientists gather evidence to learn about the Earth." (Credit: EarthCache Website.)

EarthCache is sponsored by Groundspeak, the good folks who bring you Geocaching.com and Waymarking.com. Educators should visit EarthCache Sites for Teachers, including a free teachers guide and general lesson plans.