GPX FILES
What are GPX Files?
The GPS eXchange Format (GPX) is a computer file format for sharing GPS data between programs and people.
For more information I'll direct you to these two expert descriptions:
One from
Dan Foster,
the other from
Wikipedia. GPX is an open standard.
Benchmark Files:
Phil (
DBLv1Sn)
posted some GPX files to our local group, but since that group is some-what private
I built this page to provide them openly for your use (he gave permission but
copyrights may apply).
Phil says (more or less): "I have posted these NGS benchmark files pulled from the database on 3/16/2011.
These include Sedgwick
and 16 surrounding counties in Kansas. The number behind the underscore in the file name is how many PID's are
in the file. I would like to come up with a way to share finds with fellow benchmarkers. I think a found.gpx file
you download edit and repost might be one way. Let me know if you have any other ideas if your into benchmarking.
These benchmarks are converted from the database and may not have been
found or could be removed. Just because it is listed on the file does not mean it still exist.
Research before burning gas. Have fun and maybe we can keep a list of found benchmarks somewhere.
I tested them on Garmin Etrex, Oregon and Colorado. Paperless benchmark hunting on the last two."
Right click on the link below, then select "Save Target As..." or "Save Lin
k As...". You will get a pop up box
where you can select a "Save in:" location in your computer. That is where you will find it later;
so make note of the location; then click the "Save" button.
I had one report of a downloaded file name suffixed with XML instead of GPX. If this happens to you,
I believe it is I.E.'s fault; but you can fix it. After downloading, just left click on the file name
(twice, slowly) and edit it into GPX. You may also be able to fix this as you are downloading it.
My Files:
I also made a package of Pawnee Prairie Park land marks, for you to download and use. The file name is
PPPenter.gpx
and it has waypoints like Brides, Parking Areas,
and Trail Heads. This park is a very large one here in Western Wichita with many Geocaches.
No caches in this file, but the waypoints are handy to have anytime you might be in this park for any reason.
Join W.G.S.
If you are hooked on Geocaching and live near Wichita, you should join the WGS.
If you don't you will be missing out on half the fun. The
Wichita Geocaching Society is a loosely organized
group of cachers, numbering over 100. We have meetings but no dues or officers. To join, all you need is
a free Yahoo ID then request to join. Signing up is easy and free.
The "Kansas Guy . com" web site.
