Basic GPS principles and concepts such as waypoints, routes, tracks, and coordinate systems
* Recommended features for GPS receivers to be used in various types of activities, including hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, geocaching, hunting, ATVing, mapping, and more
* How to do digital mapping on your computer, including software packages you can use to work with aerial photos, topographic maps, and road maps
* The main providers of digital map data for the U.S. and their Web sites
* The scoop on geocaching—a high-tech treasure hunt
* Choosing features for a GPS receiver, including the screen, an alarm, built-in maps, an electric compass, an altimeter, antennas, interface modes, and more
* Systems for traveling on the main roads and systems for exploring off the beaten path
* Using GPS with a PDA (personal digital assistant)
* Computer requirements for different mapping choices
* Topographic map software from Maptech, DeLorme, and National Geographic that’s for off-road use
* Using Web-hosted mapping services, including street maps, topographic maps, aerial photos, and U.S. government-produced maps
* Incorporating GPS receivers into outdoor workouts, with tips for specific sports including cycling, golf, rowing, and more

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