Garmin GPS Articles & Videos

• The Best Hand Held GPS for Geocaching

  There are many hand-held GPS receiver models for geocaching. The size of the budget and desired features determine the best GPS for each geocacher. When comparing receivers, common features to consider are the amount of flash memory, SD car… read more

• How to Get Directions for Travel

  Maybe you were flipping through a travel magazine or watching a travel television show when the wanderlust caught hold of you: you must travel. So you picked a destination and started the planning process. Whether it's a hiking trip or a st… read more

• How to Navigate Off-Road With the Garmin Nuvi 760

  There are plenty of outdoor adventures that involve hauling a lot of gear into remote locations; for example, rafters and kayakers need to get their gear to the river. Many climbers establish a base camp, which means a lot of tentage and ot… read more

• GPS Map Making

  While making a GPS map can be a daunting task, you can do it with the correct tools and a moderate level of computer literacy. Making your own maps can be a satisfying, fun learning experience, and you can include information specific to yo… read more

• Hand-held GPS Guide

  Hand-held GPS devices are a popular tool among outdoor enthusiasts. They can be used to mark points of interest along the way, create routes using waypoints or to look for geocaches. Whether you're hiking or paddling, a hand-held GPS will h… read more

• Garmin GPS 296 Troubleshooting

  Garmin is one of the top manufacturers of GPS units and one of the top-selling models is the 296 GPS. This includes features that let you use the GPS in a boat, a car or on a plane, which makes it a good choice for road trips and other type… read more

• How to Troubleshoot a Garmin Nuvi 750

  The Garmin Nuvi 750 is a touch-screen navigational system featuring a widescreen display, preloaded city maps, MP3 player and many other features. The Garmin Nuvi operates on a rechargeable battery that will last up to five hours after each… read more

• GPS Driving Devices Guide

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• Garmin GPS Watch Review

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• How to Download Map Updates on a Garmin C330 GPS

  Global positioning system (GPS) devices like the Garmin C330 can be very helpful to bikers or hikers exploring lesser-known roads. But as quickly as the world changes, GPS companies must keep pace and provide up-to-date maps for travelers t… read more

• How to Use a Garmin Hand-held GPS

  Hand-held GPS units have radically changed outdoor navigation. A Garmin hand-held GPS unit will allow you to arrive within a few feet of your destination, day or night. If you are lost, you can pinpoint your location or follow a "breadcrumb… read more

• Can You Upgrade a Garmin Nuvi 260 GPS?

  Upgrading the Garmin Nuvi 260 is the easy and only way to keep your map information up to date. Upgrades are available at a cost from Garmin.com and can be made to either the internal memory or an optional memory card. read more

• Tutorial for Garmin eTrex Legend HCx

  The Garmin eTrex Legend HCx is a user-friendly hand-held GPS ideal for hiking and camping. The variety of functions allows for easy route management and tracking. You can also create your own maps with Garmin's mapping software for future u… read more

• How to Master Reset a Garmin Nuvi 750

  GPS units are almost commonplace in many automobiles as well as among campers. From sophisticated handheld models to removable dash mount units for cars, GPS units are manufactured by many different companies and in various forms. One highl… read more

• How to Bring Up the Altimeter on a Garmin GPS

  Garmin is a leading name in outdoor GPS systems. Series like eTrex and Oregon are standards in outdoor GPS navigation. Though it may seem less useful than GPS navigation, a built-in barometric altimeter allows you to monitor your ascent and… read more

• The Best GPS Units for Geocaching

  Geocaching is a relatively new outdoor recreational activity that involves following a series of clues and GPS coordinates to find hidden caches. The caches may contain markers, items with which to trade or even prizes. To locate these cach… read more

• The Best GPS Units Under $150

  Global Positioning Systems (GPS) units have become extremely popular with outdoor enthusiasts as they pursue a wide range of activities. Some GPS units have convenient features such as way point plotting, which leaves electronic bread crumb… read more

• GPS Units

  From turn-by-turn directions in a vehicle, to detailed topographical mapping, GPS can really help in personal navigation. Nowhere can the GPS's influence be felt more than in outdoor sports. GPS has really revolutionized how outdoors enthus… read more