Photos by Alyssa Evans
This sign is home to a micro geocache, which is about the size of a dime.
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Many geocache locations are safely
accessible for children and those in wheel-
chairs but to be safe, read the geocache’s
attributes page before heading out. Remem-
ber to bring a pencil for logging and some-
thing to sanitize your hands with.
The app is free to purchase. Finding
most geocaches is free as well but some
geocaches require users to upgrade to a
premium membership, which costs either
$5.99 monthly or $29.99 annually.
Pokémon Go
In Pokémon Go, users play as a virtual
Pokémon trainer who can catch Pokémon
and compete in battles.
To succeed in the game, it’s best to get
outside for a walk so you can visit what
are called Pokéstops and gyms. Many of
these stops are historical spots, such as
monuments.
When visiting a stop, players can then
gather free supplies, like Pokéballs or ber-
ries, to help capture Pokémon. Pokémon
appear throughout the game and often
appear near Pokéstops.
Players can also battle in real-time
against players both locally and around the
world.
All that’s required to play the game is
to download the app, as everything hap-
pens on the app’s screen. The app is free to
download but has many options for in-app
purchases, so if playing the game with chil-
dren, beware.
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Created by the same makers of Pokémon
Go, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is a virtual
reality game. In the game, players get to
experience life as a wizard or witch.
Players work to solve the mystery
behind Foundables, magical artifacts, crea-
tures, people and memories that appear in
the Muggle (human) world.
In the game, players can learn spells,
visit some of the popular scenes of the
“Harry Potter” series and battle against
other players. Like Pokémon Go, the game
works well for local walks.
The app is free to download but has
in-game purchases.
Nike Run Club
At first sight, this looks like a scenic spot. Look closer into this tree and you may find a geocache.
One of the more popular fitness apps,
Nike Run Club is a more traditional option
for those who want to use an app to help
stay fit.
The app has virtual coaching options
and offers audio coaching sessions to listen
along to during a workout. Users can also
join running challenges, read data based on
their runs and log progress.
The app is free to download.
Zombies, Run!
In Zombies, Run! players participate in
missions by going for walks, jogs or runs.
During the trek, the app plays zom-
bie-like sounds to alert the player that zom-
bies are near (not literally) and to run. To
escape the virtual zombies, the player has to
follow prompts and pick up their speed.
Along the way, players can pick up sup-
plies to help build a virtual fort to protect
against zombies.
Like a typical fitness app, Zombies, Run!
logs run data, including distance traveled,
time elapsed, pace per mile/kilometer and
estimated burned calories. The app also
keeps track of the number of supplies gath-
ered and zombies evaded.
The app is free to download but requires
a paid subscription after six runs.
A micro geocache is hidden near this anchor outside of Pier 39.
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