I have been wanting to do an episode on creative geocache containers and talk about some ways to add a bit of creativity to you cache containers. While poking around on the internet looking for some different types of sources, I came across a book on Amazon called "Easy Goecaching: Simple Cache Containers" by Vince Migliore. I decided to check it out and bought the kindle version of the book. While the episode on creative geocache containers is still being developed, I thought I would share with...
Jan 18, 2024•19 min
Many of us have heard about FTF Magazine, the magazine for geocachers by geocachers. But do you know how it got started? Join me this episode as I talk with Keith Petrus, AKA FTFguy, the creator and producing of FTF Magazine. Hear how he go into goecaching and what drove him to create the magazine as well as his favorite part of the magazine and the types of things he wishes contributes submitted more often. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org Web: http://geocacheadventures....
Jan 04, 2024•39 min
One of the best parts about having this podcast is being able to talk to other geocachers and hear their stories. That is what the cache highlight, that is featured in most episodes, is all about. It's a chance for guests, and sometimes myself, to share a story about a memorable geocache they have found or hidden. This episode is a compilation some of the cache highlights shared in season 4 of the podcast. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org Web: http://geocacheadventures.or...
Dec 21, 2023•31 min
One of the best parts about having this podcast is being able to talk to other geocachers and hear their stories. That is what the cache highlight, that is featured in most episodes, is all about. It's a chance for guests, and sometimes myself, to share a story about a memorable geocache they have found or hidden. This episode is a compilation some of the cache highlights shared in season 3 of the podcast. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org Web: http://geocacheadventures.or...
Dec 07, 2023•37 min
One of the best parts about having this podcast is being able to talk to other geocachers and hear their stories. That is what the cache highlight, that is featured in most episodes, is all about. It's a chance for guests, and sometimes myself, to share a story about a memorable geocache they have found or hidden. This episode is a compilation some of the cache highlights shared in season 2 of the podcast. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org Web: http://geocacheadventures.or...
Nov 23, 2023•46 min
I've talked about geocaching with kids on the podcast before but this time I bring in a kid to talk about what geocaching is like. This episode I'm joined by my favorite geocaching buddy, my son, BubbyTilk to hear what he thinks about geocaching. He shares his favorite and least favorite things about geocaching and even does the cache highlight. Afterwards, I do a recap and share some tips for geocaching with kids. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org Web: http://geocacheadve...
Nov 09, 2023•19 min
Halloween is around the corner which is a great time to talk about cemeteries. Some people love cemeteries, some find them creepy, and some geocache in them. Join me and and my guest, fellow geocacher and podcaster, Leah as we explore geocaching in cemeteries, the difference between a cemetery and graveyard, and some of the history behind them. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org Web: http://geocacheadventures.org Facebook: @Geocache.adventures.podcast Instagram: @geocache_a...
Oct 26, 2023•43 min
Halloween is almost here and it is my favorite holiday. So why not find a way to combine Halloween and geocaching? But how might someone go about doing that? By taking taking a look at the dark side of geocaching by which I mean night caching. Geocaching is most often done during the day but some caches are made to be searched for at night. Join me this episode as I take a look at night caches to find out what they are, how to to determine if a cache is a night cache as well as tips for finding ...
Oct 12, 2023•19 min
Sep 28, 2023•34 min
Geocaching events can be a lot of fun and a great way to be a part of your local geocaching community. But have you ever hosted an event before? Maybe you've thought about it but feel hesitant to do it. Maybe you want to attend events but feel unsure. Join me this episode as I talk with returning guest Lee Katz, AKA Varofharken, as we talk about tips for hosting events as well as attending them. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org Web: http://geocacheadventures.org Facebook:...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Geocaching can be a fun family and social activity. It can also be a fun solo activity. No matter how you geocache or where you geocache, safety is always important but it becomes even more so when you're caching alone. Recently a fellow geocacher, Robert Owens Jr of New Jersey, passed away due to an unfortunate incident while he was out geocaching solo. While I did not know Robert or any of his family, my heart goes out to them during their time of loss. This is a very sad event and with it so ...
Aug 31, 2023•16 min
Do you ever wonder what it's like to geocache in other countries or how their geocaching associations may differ from your own? Well I do, which is why in this episode I'm joined by Chris, fellow geocacher and offer of the Geocaching Association of Great Britain (GAGB). Join us as Chris explains what GAGB is all about and what geocaching is like in Great Britain. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org Web: http://geocacheadventures.org Facebook: @Geocache.adventures.podcast Ins...
Aug 17, 2023•53 min
I see Facebook post of geocachers who are newer to the game looking for advice on how to get started. If you look, you can find various "how to" books about geocaching. These books are meant to help you get started with the hobby. But how good are these books really? How accurate are they and which one should you choose? I decided to take a look at one of these books as someone who has a bit of experience with geocaching and see if it really would be helpful to someone new to the game. In this e...
Aug 03, 2023•19 min
Cipher Coin Speical Offer Many of us geocachers love trackables and geocoins. They are a fun aspect of the geocaching game. But a geocoin that can offer additional puzzles, mysteries, and game play? Yes please! Geoff, aka theBruce0, of Cache the Line has created a new cipher geocoin that is intended to do just that. Join me as I talk with Geoff and learn more about this new Cache the Line Cipher Coin series. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org Web: http://geocacheadventures....
Jul 20, 2023•39 min
What is a geocaching association? Typically, it is an organized group of geocachers coming together to foster relationships in the local geocaching community and can be a great way to meet other geocachers in your area. Some help foster relationships with the muggle community to show what geocaching is and build relationships with parks departments and land owners that can help making placing caches easier. In this episode I talk with board members Micheal (President) and John (Vise President) o...
Jul 06, 2023•48 min
It's always interesting to me how the same activity can be different in different countries and cultures. Geocaching is the same way. While the basics of the game remain the same from place to place, every country has it's own culture and own spin on the game. Join me this episode as I continue my talk talk with fellow geocacher, Ivars, to learn what geocaching in Latvia and New Zealand are like. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org Web: http://geocacheadventures.org Facebook...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min
It's always interesting to me how the same activity can be different in different countries and cultures. Geocaching is the same way. While the basics of the game remain the same from place to place, every country has it's own culture and own spin on the game. Join me this episode as I talk with fellow geocacher, Ivars, to learn what geocaching in Latvia and New Zealand are like. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org Web: http://geocacheadventures.org Facebook: @Geocache.adven...
Jun 08, 2023•57 min
In Season 4 Epsode 10, I talked with Brad Simmons, spokesman for the board of GeoWoodstock and former event host, about GeoWoodstock. We had a good long conversation and after an hour, when all my questions had been answered and I couldn't' think of anything else, we did a cache highlight and I thought the conversation would be wrapping up. But as we were finishing, Brad though of a few more stories and incite that he wanted to share. We talked for two hours about GeoWoodstock and JoeGPS and I'm...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Every year there are many mage geocaching events held all over the world. GeoWoodstock was the very first mega geocaching event ever to be held. It has a long history and many stories behind it. But it's more than just an event, it's also the legacy of a geocacher who wanted to build the geocaching community. In this episode, I talk with Brad Simmons, spokesman for the board of GeoWoodstock and former event host, to learn about the history behind this mega event and what it's all about. Show not...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Do you know what the oldest active geocache is? With over 2 million active geocaches in the world, the honor of this title goes to Mingo, GC30. With nearly (at the time of release) 23 years worth of history, there are a lot of stories to tell about it. Join me as I talk with fellow geocacher, Ryan Semmel, as we discuss the history of Mingo and take a look at some of its stories. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org Web: http://geocacheadventures.org Facebook: @Geocache.advent...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min
If you have young kids who like to geocache or are looking for a fun way to introduce them to geocaching, the children's book "We're Gonna Find a Geocache" is a great book. With colorful artwork and the story set to the familiar and fun tune, "We're Going on a Bear Hunt", it's a book kids are sure to love. Join me as I talk with Catherine, fellow geocacher and author of the children's book, to hear about the books creation. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org Web: http://geo...
Apr 13, 2023•30 min
Many people wonder what it takes to adopt a geocache but it doesn't seem that many know how it works. This episode I talk with fellow podcaster and geocacher, Jim Pallwitz, AKA witzend. You may recognize him as one of the host of Caching in the Northwest. This episode Jim and I take a look at how geocache adoption works and the geocaching.com tool that allows you to do it. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org Web: http://geocacheadventures.org Facebook: @Geocache.adventures.p...
Mar 29, 2023•39 min
SirDumalot and I had so much fun talking about letterbox geocaches and geocaching in general, that the conversation just kept going. We got off the topic of letterbox caches and just kind of talked geocaching in general. In the end the one hour zoom meeting I had scheduled turned into two hours and I honestly think we could have gone on for three hours if it hadn't been 11 pm and both of us having to get up early for our day jobs. But it was so much fun I decided to take that last hour and turn ...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Letterboxing is a very old location based game that came along well before satellites and GPS. While it some similarities, geocaching was developed entirely independent from it. That didn't stop the two from merging into what we now know as letterbox geocaches. But what exactly is a letterbox geocache and how does it differ from all the others? Join me and my Guest, Joseph, aka SirDrumalot, as we take a look at this unique geocache type. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org W...
Mar 02, 2023•43 min
EarthCaches. Maybe you love them. Maybe you're overwhelmed by them. Maybe you don't know what to think. But Jay, AKA LANMonkey, is passionate about them and after talking hearing him talk about them, I'm ready to go out and tackle some more. Join us this episode while we tackle the ins and outs of EarthCaches. From the very basics of what they are and how they got started to achievements for finding them and International EarthCache day, we dive into the world of EarthCaches. Show notes can be f...
Feb 16, 2023•53 min
Australia, the place on Earth where everything is trying to kill you. Or is it? What exactly is it like to geocache in Australia? What better way to find out then by talking with an Australian geocacher? Jon me this episode as I talk with Teri-Ann, Australian geocachers and host of the Geocaching Downunder podcast, as we talk about her podcast and she answers my very American questions about geocaching in Australia and if coconut crabs ever steal geocaches. Show notes can be found at http://geoc...
Feb 02, 2023•40 min
There are so many different types of geocaches with sub-types of several of them. One of those sub-types is called a liars geocache. These are a fun twist on a geocache where the finder gets a chance to get creative. Maybe you've heard of them. Maybe this is a new concept to you. You may even have several lairs geocaches in your find count. Whatever the case, join me and returning guest Lee Katz as we dig into what these geocaches are all about. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventur...
Jan 19, 2023•48 min
Jan 05, 2023•46 min
The podcast will be on break through the rest of 2022 for the Holiday season but will return in Janurary with all new episodes. Happy holidays and happy caching. Website: GeocacheAdventures.org Email: Geocache.Adventures.Podcast@gmail.com
Nov 16, 2022•24 sec
Etiquette is defined as "the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group." But what does that mean in terms or geocaching? Maybe you're new to the game or maybe you're a seasoned geocacher with thousands of finds under your belt. No matter what your find count is, we all need to follow some basic etiquette to help making geocaching fun for everyone. Join me as I talk with Chris of the Northwest, one of the host of Caching the Northwest, as we...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 20 min
