Geocaching Podcast

On this episode we chat with Art from Centennial State Geocaching Podcast about the Boy Scouts geocaching merit badge. We talk about the history of it, and also the requirements that are needed to be met to get the badge. LINKS: Audio Requirements for the Geocaching Merit Badge from Boy Scouts Episode Sponsor: Listeners Like You

On this weeks episode we challenge people to hid quality geocaches. We talk about what makes a quality geocache and what we like to see in geocaches, and some great geocaches we have been to LINKS: Audio Geocaching.com Update Notes Captain McHarry's Vault Episode Sponsor: FTF Geocacher Magazine

On this episode we talk about ways to power your devices in the field. This is not only your GPS but also your smart phone, computer, other devices. We talk about fuel cells, generators, and much more LINKS: Audio Magellan TOPO maps are now available for their eXplorist 310 and better GPSRs May 8th Geocaching.com updates GGH Beta.01: Battery Power I GGH Beta.02: Battery Power II Hands-on with Energizer's Universal Multi-Port and Portable chargers Brookstone fuel cell USB charger to keep phones powered for two weeks, Engadget editors happy Mophie Powerskin GoalZero Horizon Minipak EVU-1 myFC PowerTREKK Episode Sponsor: cache Advance

On this episode of the geocaching podcast we talk about the new facebook log-in at geocaching.com. We also end our contest about how it was way back wen and play those entries and chat a little about how it was way back when. We finish this episode talking about cache burn out LINKS: Audio Vote for your favorite story Episode Sponsor: cache Advance

On this weeks episode of the Geocaching Podcast we talk with EJ and Kurt of Leeward Coast LLC about their newly purchased website, Navicache. Navicache has been around since the early days of geocaching and the owner was looking to sell it. So Leeward Coast LLC stepped up and purchased it. We talk about the history of the site and what they hope to see the sight grow into, And much more. LINKS: Audio Updated Cache Placement Requirements/Guidelines on Geocaching.com Geocaching.com Release Notes Latitude 47 Blog about the cache placement wizzard Navicache.com Leeward Coast (company that bought navicache) Episode Sponsor: Donations from listeners like you

On this weeks episode we talk with Calvin Jones of Park Tool about how to do some basic bike maintenance on your bicycle. Just like your automobile your bike also needs maintenance. With Some simple tips that Calvin talks about you can do your own bike maintenance and keep your bike running like new LINKS: Audio Episode 102 – Optional Caching Equipment Maintenance: Bicycles Episode 168 – Geocaching by Bicycle Multi-Tool MT-1 Rescue Tool MTB-7 Tire and Tube Repair Kit Pocket Protector Micro Pump PMP-3 Park Tool School Park Tool Repair Help and Education Performance Bike Safety Check Performance Bike Check Wear Performance Bike How To Wash Your Bike REI Chain REI Maintenance Basics navicache has been purchased by Leeward Coast Episode Sponsor: Cache Advance

On this episode we talk about how to plan a geocaching day. We are not talking power runs but slow casual smell the roses day. We talk about what to bring on the trip, what tools to use to plan. What GSAK macros help, and other helpful things to remember LINKS: Audio Poll of what geocachers eat Google_Map_V3 Split screen map nearest macro Episode Sponsor: Cache Advance

On this weeks episode of the geocaching podcast talk about how to load your smart phone to go geocaching when you are at an event. Share some tips to remember while placing your first geocache. On the Geocaching Question Of The Day TheBadCop asks if you have ever found a holiday themed geocache LINKS: Audio Episode Sponsor: Listeners Like You

This week on the geocaching podcast we talk about planning a good geocache series. We talk about what makes a good cache series, as well how to choose a theme. LINKS: Audio Geocaching.com release notes for the March 27th update Episode Sponsor: Listeners Like You

On this weeks episode we chat with Daggy and Ronnie of the Geowoodstock X planning committee. We talk about the event schedule, the other events surrounding the main event, how and were to camp or hotel, and some of the other attractions and geocaches in the area. Listen as we discuss all this and more on this episode of the Geocaching Podcast LINKS: Audio Geowoodstock X website Geowoodstock X (GC2X6ZV) Event Listing Plus Member Episode of Post recording chat from this episode Episode Sponsor: Cache-Advance

With the change on geocaching.com from google maps to Openstreetmaps we thought we would talk with an avid OpenStreetMap user and find out more about the service, including what we as geocachers can do to help LINKS: Audio Geocaching.com Update Caches Destroyed by tornadoes [GC2H4CF][GC2C2KZ][GC20BM5] Openstreetmap.org Plus Member Episode of Post recording chat from this episode Episode Sponsor: Cache-Advance

On this episode we talk about the new maps at geocaching.com and solar flares and much more LINKS: Audio Episode Sponsor: Listeners Like You

On this episode we talk Cache In Trash Out, Otherwise known as CITO. We talk about national CITO day, and things that you can do every time you go out geocaching to keep our playing field clean. LINKS: Audio GreaseMonkey Script for Firefox to use Google maps again on geocaching.com Chrome script to allow Google maps back on geocaching.com Episode Sponsor: Listeners Like You

On this episode we talk with Freekacher about 5/5 geocaches and special equipment that may be needed to find some of the more challenging geocaches. We also talk about some of the dangers and risks behind finding geocaches that are more extreme LINKS: Audio Get OpenStreetmaps on your Garmin Groundspeaks announced the Date for CITO day Pictures for a 5/5 cache Darylw4 found Episode Sponsor: Cache-Advance

On this episode we talk about the Valentines day update to geocaching.com that has everyone talking. Geocaching.com is no longer using google maps, we talk about the reasons behind this decision and and what other options are available. Also on the geocaching question of the day TheBadCop asks "Have you personally taken a travelbug to its final destination". We also have a listener call in and ask if it is possible to have one cache with two GC#'s LINKS: Audio FCC to reject LightSquared's network FCC says GPS stakeholders need to help free up mobile broadband spectrum Valentines Day Geocaching.com Update Notes Latitude 47 blog post on not using google maps Google Maps API and license Episode Sponsor: FTF Geocacher Magazine