Caching In The NorthWest

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The only podcast from the birthplace of geocaching in the great Pacific NorthWest. Each week we will talk about caches and cachers from here and around the globe. So, sit back and listen to Caching in the NorthWest.

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October 24, 2026Episode 69144 min

691: From The Methow to Mount Hood: Gear for Golden Larch

Caching in the NorthWest Episode 691, "From The Methow to Mount Hood: Gear for Golden Larch," takes you into golden larch season across the Pacific Northwest. Chris of the NorthWest and witzend cover rain gear for geocaching, including dry bags, waterproof cache containers, breathable rain shells, and waterproof logbooks, plus where to find larch trees turning gold in the Washington Cascades, the Methow Valley, and on Mount Hood. For current conditions, check the Washington Trails Association trail reports at https://www.wta.org/ and the Washington Fall Foliage Map at https://morethanjustparks.com/foliage-tracker/washington . Find more episodes, resources, and guest info at CachingNW.com.

October 17, 2026Episode 69058 min

690: Movie Screens and Animal Themes

Caching in the NorthWest Episode 690 explores themed geocache hides, including movie screen concepts and animal-inspired containers. Hosts Chris of the NorthWest and LANMonkey talk through how themed caches are designed, placed, and maintained, and why they make such a fun experience for beginner and advanced geocachers alike. This Pacific Northwest geocaching podcast covers creative cache ideas, hiding tips, and community favorites. New episodes go live Thursdays at 7PM PT. Visit https://CachingNW.com for episode links, guest profiles, and resources mentioned in the show.

October 10, 2026Episode 6891 hr 9 min

689: A San Diego Road Trip Through Geocaching History

In this Caching in the NorthWest episode, Chris of the NorthWest and LANMonkey take you on a geocaching road trip through San Diego. The episode covers Phil's Memorial Cache (GC5B), known as the oldest California geocache, along with the trails and views at Mt. Soledad, the history and gardens of Balboa Park, and the coastal scenery of Point Loma. Balboa Park's story, from its 1868 origins through the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, shapes much of the discussion. Watch the full episode, catch the live show every Thursday at 7PM PT, and find more geocaching adventures at CachingNW.com.

October 3, 2026Episode 6881 hr 4 min

688: Live from San Diego

In this live Caching in the NorthWest episode, recorded from San Diego, Chris of the NorthWest and LANMonkey broadcast from a brewery with a crowd of geocachers. The show covers Phil's Memorial Cache (GC5B), the oldest geocache in California, along with Balboa Park, the La Jolla tide pools, and Point Loma and Cabrillo National Monument. Guests share hand-made Signal event souvenirs, a deep dive into Earth caching, and San Diego's Hall of Fame cache challenges, plus tips on Mike's Taco Club and the California burrito. Watch the full episode, catch the live show every Thursday at 7PM PT, and find more geocaching adventures at CachingNW.com.

September 26, 2026Episode 6871 hr 7 min

687: Get Ready for EarthCache Day!

In Episode 687 of Caching in the NorthWest, the Pacific Northwest's geocaching podcast, we explore EarthCaches: the geology-based geocaches that send you to waterfalls, basalt columns, glacial erratics, volcanic landscapes, and coastal formations instead of a hidden container. LANMonkey joins Chris of the NorthWest and witzend to talk through how to find EarthCaches, how to research the geology before you go, how to answer logging tasks correctly, and how to communicate with cache owners so your log stands. Whether you're a beginner geocacher wondering how EarthCaches work or an experienced cacher looking to sharpen your earth science skills, this episode is packed with practical tips for EarthCaching in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and beyond. Join us live every Thursday at 7PM PT and find all episodes at https://CachingNW.com . LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Co-Host LANMonkey on Geocaching.com: https://www.geocaching.com/p/?u=LANMonkey EarthCache Resources EarthCache Program (Geological Society of America): https://www.geosociety.org/what-we-do/in-the-field/earthcache EarthCache Submission Guidelines: https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/fieldexp/EarthCache/guidelines/home.aspx EarthCache FAQ: https://rock.geosociety.org/earthcache/faq.htm New Hiding Guidance for EarthCaches (Geocaching HQ Blog): https://www.geocaching.com/blog/?p=133006

September 19, 2026Episode 6861 hr 7 min

686: Fizzy Whines About Puzzle Caches

On this episode of Caching in the NorthWest, puzzle cache expert and Fizzy Challenge namesake FizzyMagic joins hosts Chris of the NorthWest, witzend, and LANMonkey to talk about what goes wrong with puzzle caches — and why we can't stop solving them anyway. From unsolvable ciphers and moon-logic guesswork to last-three-digit shortcuts, one-true-page puzzles, walls of text, and egocaches built to show off rather than entertain, Fizzy shares hard-won puzzle-solving wisdom from working alongside some of the top names on the Certitude solved list. Whether you're brand new to mystery caches or chasing a Fizzy Challenge grid of your own, this episode is packed with practical tips for solving smarter and hiding better puzzle caches in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Watch live every Thursday at 7PM PT at https://CachingNW.com .

September 12, 2026Episode 6831 hr 1 min

685: Merlin1392 Challenge Accepted!

In this episode of Caching in the NorthWest, hosts Chris of the NorthWest, witzend, and LANMonkey are joined by fellow geocaching podcaster Bounce,bounce to remember Tim, known in the geocaching community as Merlin1392. A longtime board member of the Michigan Geocaching Organization (MiGO), Merlin1392 left a lasting mark on geocaching through his dedication to the hobby and his community. This geocaching podcast episode looks back on his legacy and contributions, sharing stories and reflections from fellow geocachers whose lives he touched. Tune in for this tribute episode of Caching in the NorthWest, the podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, live every Thursday at 7pm PT. Visit CachingNW.com for more geocaching news, geocaching podcasts, and community stories from the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

September 5, 2026Episode 68455 min

Caching in the NorthWest 684: Jurassic Fall Event with Bounce,Bounce and goblindust

Join Caching in the NorthWest, the geocaching podcast from the birthplace of geocaching in the Pacific Northwest, as we preview the Jurassic Fall Event — a hands-on gadget cache building night happening 09/19/2026 at the Bounce Bounce shop. This week's episode dives into DIY gadget caches, breadboard electronics projects, and geocache container design, with special guests Bouncebounce and Goblindust breaking down what to expect at this unique geocaching event. Whether you're into gadget caching, electronic geocaches, cache building, or just love a good Pacific Northwest geocaching meetup, this episode has something for you. We'll cover breadboard basics for beginners, how a fun electronics build turns into a published gadget cache, event prizes, and the goblin dust fall theming tying it all together. Tune in live every Thursday at 7PM Pacific for geocaching news, GLOW (Geocaching Log Of the Week), and conversation with geocachers from around the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Geocaching | Gadget Cache | Pacific Northwest | Caching in the NorthWest | Bounce Bounce | Jurassic Fall Event | DIY Electronics | Breadboard Projects | Geocaching Podcast | Geocaching Events

August 29, 2026Episode 6831 hr 7 min

683: Creating a Challenge Cache

What does it actually take to design a great challenge cache? On this episode of Caching in the NorthWest, we sit down with returning guest JTCoffee to dig into the creative side of challenge cache design — from picking a theme, to building a requirement that feels rewarding instead of tedious, to navigating what will and won't get past reviewer approval. JTCoffee joined us back on Episode 672 to talk Seattle-area caches and EarthCaches, and this time returns for a deep dive into challenge caches, plus a surprise double duty filling in for LANMonkey on the intro. Whether you're a new geocacher trying to understand what a challenge cache even is, or a cache owner sketching out your next challenge idea, this episode has something for you. Join us live every Thursday at 7pm PT, and find more episodes, show notes, and ways to connect at CachingNW.com. #CachinginTheNorthWest #ChallengeCache #Geocaching #GeocachingCommunity #PNWGeocaching #CacheDesign #PuzzleCache #GeocacheOwner #GeocachingPodcast #PacificNorthwest

August 22, 2026Episode 6821 hr 10 min

682: Wildfires: Ash, Archive, Adapt

Welcome to Caching in the NorthWest! This is THE podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, right here in the great Pacific NorthWest. It's Thursday at 7PM Pacifi and we are going to talk about geocaches and geocachers from here and around the globe. So while you're refreshing the AQI map for the fourth time today, we'll be Caching in the NorthWest. We want you to call in your Geocache Log of the Week! Send an email to feedback@CachingNW.com , call into 253-693-TFTC. Call us with your feedback at (253) 693-TFTC Or visit the website at https://CachingNW.com