PodCacher: Geocaching Goodness

On our geocaching podcast today we talk about caching on Route 66 – the ultimate road trip. We also share an amazing geocaching goal for a father and son that involves lots of road trips, an interesting animal encounter while caching on a road trip, a report from a Colorado event and much more.   Listen To The Show (38:41) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on this post below. Show Images: Go to the Flickr set Links mentioned in the show Australia Will Suddenly Move 1.8 Meters North On New Year's Day Australia plans new co-ordinates to fix sat-nav gap Route 66 Planning at RoadTripUSA Route 66 Landmark Caches - GeoArt in California Route 66 Bookmark Lists for Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California County Caching Tips / Tools Tour of Iowa's 99 Counties Project-GC - many tools for county caching Mob-rule: Tools for mapping counties County Maps for Nosirrah52 and Diorex County Cachers Facebook Group LAST CHANCE for GW14 supporter pathtags Special Offer: autographed coloring book SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Visit Pocket Lenses for free resources, videos, tutorials, a weekly podcast and simple tips to help improve your geocaching photography! Explore Photography Workshops Find out more about the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android NEW PodCacher Hotline number for your speed dial!

On our geocaching podcast today we’ll take you back to Colorado for TravelCaching at Garden of the Gods and our trip to an amazingly historic cache. We also share a funny log from Australia, Pokemon Go feedback, GeoTours in the iPhone app, another “following the GPS blindly” story and much more. Listen To The Show (53:57) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on this post below. Show Images: Go to the Flickr set Links mentioned in the show GPS tells driver to turn around; car ends up almost vertical Charity Miles App Garden of the Gods The Amazing Balanced Rock Tarryall - oldest cache in Colorado List of GT Codes for GeoTours LAST CHANCE for GW14 supporter pathtags Special Offer: autographed coloring book Alf's Flying Trauma - in Australia The KB Challenge: Ten Centuries - Do It Your Way - in Minnesota Challenge: 4000 Cache Finds! - in Minnesota Leverage your options - in Pennsylvania Lone Tree - 5/5 Virtual in Oklahoma SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Please support our sponsor, Cache-Advance.com Find out more about the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android NEW PodCacher Hotline number for your speed dial! (760) 300-3633 Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

NOTE: Show 561.1 is not a regular show. Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #39: If you're a PodCacher Club Member, check your email (or the ClubHouse) for the link to the audio file, show notes, and exclusive photos. This is our "Members Appreciation Premium Perk Show", released as BONUS content for all of our Club Members. In this full featured content-packed show, we have * our geocaching adventures on a road trip up the coast of California * interesting feedback on Null Island – located at zero N zero E * a cool travel bug story * a special story of hiding and finding – and it’s not a geocache * the new Mission GC * club member prize giveaways and much more  

On our geocaching podcast today we take you back with us to Denver Colorado and the excitement of Geowoodstock 14er, including a behind-the-scenes look at the hours before the kickoff of a mega event. We also chat about summer fun from geocaching HQ, Pokemon Go and how it relates to geocaching and much more. Listen To The Show (1:06:47) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on this post below. Show Images: Go to the Flickr set Links mentioned in the show Long Before Pokemon Go, There Was Geocaching - contributor, Sonny Portacio IS "POKEMON GO" GOOD FOR GEOCACHING? - by the Geocaching Vlogger Pokemon Go problems: at a cemetery and at Arlington, Holocaust museum Pokemon Go stories: two men robbed & carjacked, two players get shot at, man crashes into tree, and players fall off ocean bluff Pokemon Go finds bodies: in Wyoming river and in San Diego park 23 pro Pokémon Go tips GeoWoodstock 14er - 2016 The NEW Garmin Oregon 750t at Cache-Advance - plus more info at the Garmin site GeoWoodstock XV - in North Carolina Please support the Vendors who supported our trip! Huge Thanks to these listeners who helped get us to GW14! Your Mission GC, Should You Choose To Accept It SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Visit Pocket Lenses for free resources, videos, tutorials, a weekly podcast and simple tips to help improve your geocaching photography!

On our geocaching podcast today we present a travelcaching show! We’ll take you with us out to Denver and along on some of our crazy caching experiences, including a multi-car caravan out to Mingo in Kansas, the oldest active geocache in the world. We will also share information on a new Geotour in Spokane, news about the International Geocaching Day and much more. Listen To The Show (1:11:00) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on this post below. Show Images: Go to the Flickr set Links mentioned in the show Mingo - oldest active cache Arikaree - 7th oldest active cache Arikaree Breaks - Earthcache Three Corners Virtual Cache - Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas Motorola FRS Radio pair (affiliate link) Enter the HQ Duck Dash: A Global Trackable Race Filmed in Spokane Geotour Filmed in Spokane - 2016 GeoTour Pre Launch Party Filmed in Spokane - 2016 GeoTour Kick Off Benny and Joon at The Garland Thousand Steps Cache - in Pennsylvania SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Please support our sponsor, Cache-Advance.com Find out more about the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android NEW PodCacher Hotline number for your speed dial! (760) 300-3633 Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we’ll be sharing an interview we recorded before our trip – with Fran and Jan from The Across the Divide Geotour in the Rocky Mountain National Park. We’ll be sharing our own experiences in upcoming shows and videos, but this will give you a great overview of this Geotour and the area, if you are ever coming out to Colorado to visit. Listen To The Show Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on this post below. Show Images: Go to the Flickr set Links mentioned in the show The Across the Divide Geotour Across the Divide on Facebook Rocky Mountain National Park Visit Estes Park website Grand Lake website Across The Divide Geotour 2016 Sponsors: Estes Park Visitor Center www.visitestespark.com Visit Estes Park www.VisitEstesPark.com Grand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce www.grandlakechamber.com EALA - Estes Area Lodging Association www.EstesAreaLodging.com Alpine Trail Ridge Inn www.alpinetrailridgeinn.com Aspen and Evergreen Gallery www.AspenandEvergreenGallery.com Aspen Winds www.aspenwinds.com Castle Mountain Lodge www.CastleMountainLodge.com Estes-Park   www.Estes-Park.com Rocky Mountain National Park   www.RockyMountainNationalPark.com Estes Ark   www.EstesArk.com MacDonald Book Shop   www.macdonaldbookshop.com National Park Village www.nationalparkvillage.com Rocky Mountain Conservancy www.rmconservancy.org Rocky Mountain Gateway www.rockymountaingateway.com Rocky Mountain Resorts www.rockymtnresorts.com Sagebrush BBQ & Grill www.sagebrushbbq.com Western Riviera Lakeside Lodging and Events www.westernriv.com Estes Comfort Inn www.estescomfortinn.com Open Air Adventure Park www.openairadventurepark.com Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory  www.EstesParkChocolate.com Pancho & Lefty’s www.panchosgrandlake.com Grand Pizza  www.grand-pizza.com SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Visit Pocket Lenses for free resources, videos, tutorials,

NOTE: Show 558.1 is not a regular show. Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #38: If you're a PodCacher Club Member, check your email (or the ClubHouse) for the link to the audio file, show notes, and exclusive photos. This is our "Members Appreciation Premium Perk Show", released as BONUS content for all of our Club Members. In this full featured content-packed show, we have * some geocaching adventures from a GIGA event to Iceland * an interesting cache (and cacher) connection * a story of the best DNF ever * great ideas for old cache logs * underwater GPS * club member prize giveaways and much more  

On our geocaching podcast today, we share the story of our geocaching snake encounter! We also have feedback and stories about geocaching from a law enforcement perspective, some late WWFM reports, a different thing to do with ammo cans and much more. Listen To The Show (50:01) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on this post below. Show Images: Go to the Flickr set Links mentioned in the show Mongolia's New Address System Gives Every Location A Poetic Three-Word Name Official WWFM Website WWFM XIII Group Photos Denver Public Library (DPL) Cache Series Across the Divide Celebrates 14ers - Event in Colorado with Team PodCacher Across The Divide GeoTour Mingo Mob with Team PodCacher, and Friends - Event at MINGO! SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Please support our sponsor, Cache-Advance.com Hippy Van race - Cache Crate to Geowoodstock 14er! RCGDS Presents The September 11th Event VI Ammo Box Portable Speaker Behead Me (Cliff Knowles Mysteries Book 6) Find out more about the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android NEW PodCacher Hotline number for your speed dial! (760) 300-3633 Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we have reports from last week’s WWFM XIII from all around the globe and we also have WWFM prize winners to announce! We'll share a report from the “48 States in 1 Week” geoachers, feedback on cicadas and geocaching, 7 ways to give ticks the slip and much more. Listen To The Show (43:04) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on this post below. Show Images: Go to the Flickr set Links mentioned in the show 7 Ways to Give Ticks the Slip Official WWFM Website WWFM XIII Group Photos WWFM XIII Contest Winners Across The Divide GeoTour Across the Divide Celebrates 14ers - Event in Colorado with Team PodCacher Geocaching In Berkeley County! Geocaching Podcast Profiles: PodCacher 48 States in 1 Week Geocaching Adventure Blog Bug Hunt - Cicadas in New Jersey PodCacher's GW13 Geocaching Adventure - YouTube Playlist SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Visit Pocket Lenses for free resources, videos, tutorials, a weekly podcast and simple tips to help improve your geocaching photography! Explore Photography Workshops Father's Day Geocoin Contest - by @DannoPugatch on Twitter Behead Me (Cliff Knowles Mysteries Book 6) NEW CONTEST: Win a Kindle Version of Behead Me - Geocaching Novel Find out more about the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android NEW PodCacher Hotline number for your speed dial! (760) 300-3633 Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we have an extended discussion with Chris Ronan from Geocaching HQ, all about the return of Challenge Caches. We also chat about a recent bomb scare, a new geocaching novel and a special geocaching event while we're in Colorado.   Listen To The Show (1:07:14) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on this post below. Show Images: Go to the Flickr set Links mentioned in the show Geocaching causes scare in Lincoln on Wednesday Return of Challenge Caches - On the Geocaching HQ Blog Updated Challenge Cache Guidelines Across The Divide GeoTour Behead Me (Cliff Knowles Mysteries Book 6) Cachin’ the Bay Mega Event - Look for Russ Atkinson at the Meet the Author table SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Please support our sponsor, Cache-Advance.com Find out more about the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android NEW PodCacher Hotline number for your speed dial! (760) 300-3633 Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we have an extended chat with Hans from Sweden about the event “Mega Sweden FAD 2016”. You’ll learn about geocaching in Sweden and what is unique about this event. We also have the geocaching question of the day, and one of the most visited places on earth - too bad it isn't real.   Listen To The Show (56:46) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on this post below. Show Images: Go to the Flickr set Links mentioned in the show Null Island is One of the Most Visited Places on Earth. Too Bad It Doesn't Exist. Mega Sweden FAD 2016 Event page Mega Sweden FAD 2016 Webpage and Facebook page Profile for pinkunicorn Wooden Nickel Geocoins - listen for a special GW14er DEAL! Smart Caches of Berkeley County - in West Virginia Smart Caches of Berkeley County Geotrail Kickoff Event SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Visit Pocket Lenses for free resources, videos, tutorials, a weekly podcast and simple tips to help improve your geocaching photography! Explore Photography Workshops Find out more about the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android NEW PodCacher Hotline number for your speed dial! (760) 300-3633 Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we have an interview with Jesse and Rich from the MOGA 2016 organizing committee. You’ll hear about some of the really unique things they are doing this year including a disability course competition. We also share a new puzzle for the Puzzle Cache Practice blog based on something Sonny said in last week’s show, feedback on the topic of interesting logs, GPS on a cruise ship and much more. Listen To The Show (52:12) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on this post below. Show Images: Go to the Flickr set Links mentioned in the show World's largest cruise ship so vast guests will have to use GPS to find their rooms! WVTim's 8th Annual Geocaching Seminar MOGA 2016 Website MOGA 2016 event page MOGA Facebook page Trail Orienteering Puzzle Cache Practice Blog Sonny's Challenge - WILL BE POSTED MONDAY MORNING Curse of the Gypsy Playground - in California Get-a-FIX! #15 ? DAY! (WSCA) - in Utah Pip-Boy3K Hits 2K - in Utah SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Please support our sponsor, Cache-Advance.com and check out the Cache Crate - a monthly box of geocaching and outdoor gear! Find out more about the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we discuss a fascinating way to target a point on the planet without using GPS. We also chat about Geocaching and World Book Day, another GPS gone wrong story, the WWFM kickoff, a reverse bomb scare story and much more. Listen To The Show (43:50) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on this post below. Show Images: Go to the Flickr set Links mentioned in the show Geocacher finds homemade bombs at Everett park Steve Cothren's Make-A-Wish Trailblaze Challenge fundraising page Geocaching and World Book Day in the UK Better than GPS? What3words pinpoints ANYWHERE on the planet with a three-word code what3words website WWFM XIII Official Bookmark List The Official WWFM website Ignore the GPS. That Ocean Is Not a Road. Contest: Geocaching Log Contest A xenolith at the beach - in Portugal Metamorfismo / Metamorphism [Cascais] - in Portugal Don't Drink the Water - in California The Great Escape - in UK SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Please support our sponsor, Cache-Advance.com and check out the Cache Crate - a monthly box of geocaching and outdoor gear! Find out more about the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we have the conclusion of the interview with Chris Ronan from Geocaching HQ. We also have a very cool idea for a Geocaching Gift for a non-geocacher, a new geotrail in Vallejo CA, a puzzle challenge you might be interested in, geocaching lists and much more. Listen To The Show (34:39) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on this post below. Show Images: Go to the Flickr set Links mentioned in the show Scenic sat-nav will take you on the prettiest route VALLEJO HISTORICAL LANDMARKS - event cache VHLGT Trailhead (Start Here!) VHLGT #21 Where You Go! Geodyssey - A puzzlehunt by ePeterso2 User Insights Forum Don't Miss Out! Be a PodCacher Insider! Sean and Friends Go Geocaching Sean and Friends coloring book on Amazon - Please leave us a review! Find out more about the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Visit Pocket Lenses for free resources, videos, tutorials, a weekly podcast and simple tips to help improve your geocaching photography! Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we share an interview with Chris Ronan from Geocaching HQ. We also have feedback on what to call non-geocaching friends, info about a cache crate to Geowoodstock 14 travel bug race, iTunes comment contest winners, a GPS timing anomaly and much more. Listen To The Show (49:17) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on this post below. Show Images: Go to the Flickr set Links mentioned in the show Satellite failure caused global GPS timing anomaly Cache Crate-To-Geowoodstock Travel Bug Race of 2016 Hippy Van race - Cache Crate to Geowoodstock 14er! - on tb-run.com January Cache Crate Unboxing Video Log House Virtual - in Colorado I'm Beachie, Fly me... First class Lounge - in the UK Don't Miss Out! Be a PodCacher Insider! Sean and Friends Go Geocaching Sean and Friends coloring book on Amazon - Please leave us a review! Find out more about the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Please support our sponsor, Cache-Advance.com The Outside Box Subscription Service - a monthly box of outdoor gear! Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter