They needed something like geocaching. Thats the inspiration behind the Off the Beaten Trail game which you can play with or without a GPS.
We picked eight kind of obscure sites, explains Downey. The GPS coordinates are online; following them will take participants to a treasure box with a log book where they can sign their names and pick up a small collectible souvenir. There are these large, very well-done interpretive signs with historic photos and text talking about the site and its history and importance to the area, Downey adds.
To play, pick up an Off the Beaten Trail treasure guide packet (and get directions to the sites if you dont have a GPS) at www.ourjourney.info or 1-800-825-0208. Happy hunting!
Starts: Nov. 10. Daily, 2009