| I have always loved communing with nature. One | | | | special information on geographic locations including |
| of my favourite forms of exercise is hiking, | | | | historic and national landmarks. Outdoor lovers use |
| especially in the local parks along the beautiful | | | | these units to pinpoint coordinates of a particular |
| river. Every few months, I enjoy going on day | | | | location to refer to in the future. I like how |
| trips to nearby state parks and hiking for the day. | | | | handheld GPS units offer 3-D maps, full-colour |
| Sometimes, I bring a friend along with me, but I | | | | screens, temperature readings, and barometric |
| usually just like being alone with nature. My close | | | | pressure readings. |
| friend recently got a handheld GPS unit from her | | | | For fellow hikers, a waterproof GPS unit is |
| husband as a gift and recommend that I get one | | | | recommended. Keep in mind that light-weight units |
| too, particularly since I love wandering around in | | | | are best for outdoor activities. They are available |
| nature so much. | | | | in an assortment of bright colours, which is |
| After my conversation with my friend, I decided | | | | important when hiking in a park or forest and you |
| to investigate portable GPS units for myself. I | | | | place your unit temporarily on the ground, as dull |
| discovered that they are devices that utilize the | | | | colours will blend in with nature and make it |
| Global Positioning System, which combine | | | | difficult to relocate. The handheld GPS units |
| state-of-the-art geographic technology with a | | | | depend on a minimum of three available satellites, |
| portable, easy-to-use tool for day-to-day use. | | | | with an average accuracy of within about 30 |
| There are GPS cell phones, PDAs and navigational | | | | metres/ 100 feet. I'm looking forward to |
| systems. The handheld GPS unit has various | | | | purchasing my own handheld GPS unit. Happy |
| impressive functions, such as navigation assistance | | | | hiking! |
| and land-survey information. Some units have | | | | |