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Ask Garmin: Which GPS is best for a long walk? (A really, really long walk…)
Today's Ask Garmin question was sent to @JakesJournal on Twitter by Lindy G (or @formerfatmama), who describes herself as "A deaf 37 yr old single mom on a weight loss journey. I plan to walk across America." Lindy asked "Which GPS device would you recommend for someone who's planning to walk across america? Preferably a handheld or wristheld." Not a typical question as Lindy's... -
Lost and found (and still working): Garmin eTrex survives mountaintop winter
Here’s a great testimonial sent to the Garmin inbox from Wayne, a satisfied Garmin customer who geocaches under the name Beachboy38. This adventure took place while caching near the Apache Peak Cakewalk (GCM15N). I think you may be interested in an experience I had this last year with my prized Garmin eTrex. I hike the [...] The post Lost and found (and still working):... -
Jake’s Journal: Using BirdsEye Satellite Imagery on your Garmin handheld
Recently, my good friend Brad the Engineer took a few minutes to walk me through BirdsEye Satellite Imagery, an annual subscription service that gives users the option of loading highly-detailed photo-based maps to select Garmin handhelds. My first step was to check for the latest software update on my Oregon (BirdsEye works with Dakota and Colorado as well). Then I made sure I had...
