Modern day treasure hunters, with access to satellite technology, are roaming the landscape in search of their next find. Geocaching is skyrocketing in popularity.

They rely on GPS systems used extensively by the military and even found in many of today's newer cars.

Sean Kurfman and Josh Albright joined a recent treasure hunt with a satellite showing the way. With coordinates loaded into a GPS machine, the search began.

Sean, Josh and other 4-H students are taking a giant leap into the technological world.

Sean says, "It tells you how fast you are going and it estimates how long until you get there. This is a cool thing."

Thrill of the chase aside, this is a learning experience for the kids.

Extension educator Mark Simmons says, "We talk a little bit as the day goes on about different applications these GPS machines can have in farming, camping, other careers or hobbies."

Back on the trail, Sean and Josh got a little off track. The GPS system pointed the way but it was still up to the kids to figure out how to navigate the terrain and eventually reach their goal.

Geocaching Web sites are popping up all over the Internet as popularity grows. Mark Simmons recommends geocaching.com for more information.