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Jake’s Journal: Scouting out educational fun and fitness through geocaching
Energy, enthusiasm, intelligence and curiosity. That's what local Boy Scouts brought to a Kansas City park the past couple weekends, and all I had to supply were some basic Garmin handhelds and a little know-how. OK, my know-how wasn't even needed, because as soon as these youngsters got their hands on a GPS device, they were off and running. We recently supplied local troops... -
Jake’s Journal: Custom Maps another reminder to keep software updated
A lot of people ask me for freebies. Here you go: Go get your Garmin. Update the software right now. You're at a computer – unless you're reading this on your phone, in which case I'll try to keep it short – so you don't have any excuses. Even if you just bought your Garmin [...] The post Jake’s Journal: Custom Maps another reminder... -
Garmin Makes Custom Maps Free and Easy
It's free, it's easy and it lets you get even more out of your Garmin handheld. Custom Maps, a free, simple process compatible with Mac and PC, can transform the maps you currently have – in paper or digital form – into downloadable maps for your Oregon, Dakota or Colorado handheld. “Free Custom Maps can be used by anyone wanting to bring their favorite...