Mapping on the PC

I keep a list of metal detecting sites (old farm houses, school fields, etc) on my PC using Garmin MapSource or USAPhotoMaps (topo freeware). Mapsource is free with any Garmin GPS. I use google maps satellite view to locate places of interest (old foundations).
USAPhotoMaps

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http://jdmcox.com/

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you can use GNIS to search for parks and schools.

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http://geonames.usgs.gov/

Search Domestic names.
Export to spreadsheet and strip N and W from LAT and LONG
Open spreadsheet file with GPS Visulizer to view in Google Maps. This will show you the location and distance of each landmark from your home position.

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http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/

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I use Geosetter to add GPS locations to photos I took on the hike. My camera doesn't have GPS built in, but fortunately there's a free software that uses data from recorded GPS track and by looking at the corresponding time stamps on the photos adds geo-tagging information to them. Works even with RAW images! Just make sure your camera clock is more or less in sync with GPS clock.

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http://www.geosetter.de/en/http://www.geosetter.de/en/

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Use a car GPS or mobile Etrex Legend to goto your GPS sites.
<RIGHT-CLICK> and select "What's Here" on Google maps to get the LAT and LONG coordinates to use with MapSource or GPS.
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Here's a trick to getting MapSource, and it works! Best part is, it's right from Garmin with no hacks or cracks.

Download the Training Center:

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http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=835

Install it, then download the MapSource update:

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http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=209

Install it. You now have full blown MapSource, enjoy!

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Free topo maps made by John M for MapSource can be downloaded at GPS File Depot