8 Ways To Have Fun Without Spending Money

8 Ways To Have Fun Without Spending Money
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Got more time than money? No problem. You and your family can do so many fun things without spending money -- next weekend or any time of the year. Consider these ideas to help get some plans in motion.

No. 1: Go Geocaching

Not exactly a sporting event, geocaching (pronounced GEE-o-cashing) is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which participants of all ages use a handheld GPS or a GPS-enabled cellphone to hide and seek containers (caches). A typical cache is a small waterproof container concealing a logbook or “treasure,” usually toys or trinkets of little value.

More than 750,000 geocaches are registered on various websites devoted to this wholesome pastime. If you have a handheld GPS or a GPS-enabled cellphone, or you can borrow one, you’re ready to go. Go to geocaching.com and read “Geocaching 101.” You'll need to register to download the Geocaching app -- and it’s all free. Once you’re ready, type in your zip code and start exploring!

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