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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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- 6 days ago50 min
692: Weird Washington
Weird Washington: Caching in the NorthWest Episode 692 explores the strangest stories from the Evergreen State with hosts Chris of the NorthWest and witzend. The episode covers Mel's Hole, the bottomless pit legend near Ellensburg and Manastash Ridge; the Capitol Hill mystery soda machine in Seattle that vanished in 2018; the Spokane Gypsy curse and the Jimmy Marks lawsuit; the buried gold legend near Blewett Pass and Old Blewett; the Craigslist Robber, a Monroe armored-car heist nicknamed D.B. Tuber after D.B. Cooper; and the alpine divorce trend. Washington legends, Pacific Northwest urban legends, geocaching podcast, Seattle history, Spokane history, Ellensburg mysteries, Washington State history, and Cascadia folklore are all part of this weird ride. Find more at CachingNW.com.
- 1 weeks ago44 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.
- 2 weeks ago58 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.
- 3 weeks ago1h 9m
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.
- Oct 3, 20261h 4m
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.
- Sep 26, 20261h 7m
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
- Sep 19, 20261h 7m
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.
- Sep 12, 20261h 1m
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.
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