PodCacher: Geocaching Goodness

On our geocaching podcast today, we share audio from “out in the field” with cache maintenance and a cache hunt failure. We also have some interesting info about the Geocaching HQ geocache, a geocaching rant, news about your phone’s GPS getting an upgrade and much more. Listen To The Show (34:31) 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 Your phone's GPS is about to get a massive upgrade Geocaching Headquarters Geocoinfest 2017... Welcome Aboard! GeoWoodstock 2018 - will it reach GIGA status? Going Caching 2017 Awesome Coloring and Activity Book: Sean and Friends Go Geocaching Cool Trackable: Charlie the Geocaching Chihuahua Cachekinz SUPPORT PodCacher by Joining the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Please support our sponsor, Cache-Advance.com Never Miss Out: Join the PodCacher Insider Mailing List THANKS for doing your shopping at AMAZON to support the show! Main Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazon UK Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonuk German Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonde Canada Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonca 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 continue our Travel Caching adventures to the Grand Canyon South Rim! Along the way we stop at Horseshoe Bend and have an unexpected encounter. We also share a unique earthcache, a rant about travel bug hotels, a special honor for SpindocBob and much more. Listen To The Show (46:45) 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 ABC launches science cadetship in memory of 'science news geek' Darren Osborne Point Sublime EarthCache Vermilion Cliffs "Red Rock Country" Historic Navajo Bridge Horseshoe Bend, Page Arizona Geology of the Grand Canyon SUPPORT PodCacher by Joining the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android 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 Never Miss Out: Join the PodCacher Insider Mailing List THANKS for doing your shopping at AMAZON to support the show! Main Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazon UK Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonuk German Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonde Canada Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonca PodCacher Hotline number for your speed dial! (760) 300-3633 Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

NOTE: Show 607.1 is not a regular show. Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #53: 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 behind-the-scenes stuff from our recent Grand Canyon trip * helpful tips on what to do on long road trips with kids * an amazing creation from Geocoinfest Europe 2017 * a great discussion about when to log challenge caches * an interesting place where geocaching has been spotted * prizes for club members only and much more

On our geocaching podcast today, we take you along with us as we go travel caching! On our trip we stop at the Hoover Dam, find our first geocaches in Utah, visit both rims of the Grand Canyon, have unexpected encounters and much more. We also announce winners in our club member Magic trackables giveaway and discuss the updated cache hiding guidelines. Listen To The Show (55:02) 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 Updated Geocache Hiding Guidelines on the blog Geocache Hiding Guidelines Hoover Dam website A Virtual Reward for a Dam Cool Dog - brand new virtual at Hoover Dam Up-Close Bighorn Sightings are the norm at a Boulder City Park Utah GeoTour-Washington - Dixie Red Hills - part of the Visit Utah GeoTour Hurricane in the Desert - in the City of Hurricane Utah Its the Fault of Bright Angel - Arizona North Rim Grand Canyon A Window on the Canyon - Arizona North Rim Grand Canyon SUPPORT PodCacher by Joining the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Possible Donation Locations (do your own research before giving) American Red Cross Salvation Army Global Giving Talk Like a Pirate Day website How to Talk Like a Pirate Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Please support our sponsor, Cache-Advance.com Never Miss Out: Join the PodCacher Insider Mailing List THANKS for doing your shopping at AMAZON to support the show! Main Amazon Store:

As Team PodCacher returns from a week "off the grid" in the Grand Canyon, listen to this special show we recorded before we left on our family vacation. On our Geo-Camping trip we recorded tons of great audio of our adventures and we're excited to share it with you on the next show. Listen to the Show SUPPORT PodCacher by Joining the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club

On our geocaching podcast today, we have an interview with Avroair about geocoin collecting and the history of the Geocoinfest. We also mention PodCacher in the news, a special deal on the most recent WWFM pathtags, a fantastic milestone find from Colorado, geocache photo hosting issues and much more. Listen To The Show (43:45) 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 Photobucket Breaks Image Links Across the Internet Congratulations PodCacher on 600 episodes! - on the GC HQ Blog GeocoinFest 2007 - the very first one Geocoinfest 2017... Welcome Aboard! Geocoinfest 2017 Website Register for Geocoinfest 2017 HALF PRICE SALE on WWFM XIV Pathtags - sale should be live on Tuesday (Sept 5) Piece of Pi - former lonely cache in Colorado SUPPORT PodCacher by Joining the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Please support our sponsor, Cache-Advance.com Never Miss Out: Join the PodCacher Insider Mailing List THANKS for doing your shopping at AMAZON to support the show! Main Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazon UK Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonuk German Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonde Canada Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonca PodCacher Hotline number for your speed dial! (760) 300-3633 Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

NOTE: Show 605.1 is not a regular show. Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #52: 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... * an extended interview with a geocacher who is sharing about 2 location-based apps that she uses out in the field * and you might be interested in taking these apps along on your geocaching adventures! * some responses to a controversial topic * plans for our upcoming geo-camping trip to the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam * a chance for club members to win some “Magic the Gathering” trackables * the big announcement about Virtual Rewards and much more

On our geocaching podcast today, we have an interview with one of the organizers of Geocoinfest 2017 in Long Beach. We also share another trackable tale, a song that really needs a geocaching parody written, Magic and Geocaching in the news and much more.   Listen To The Show (51:30) 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 Magic: The Gathering Geocaching Promotion Geoffrey - the traveler Geocoinfest 2017... Welcome Aboard! Geocoinfest 2017 Website Register for Geocoinfest 2017 FTF Geocacher Magazine SUPPORT PodCacher by Joining the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club QUICK CONTEST: Magic: The Gathering Trackable GIVEAWAY - ENDS AUG 23 Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android 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 Never Miss Out: Join the PodCacher Insider Mailing List THANKS for doing your shopping at AMAZON to support the show! Main Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazon UK Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonuk German Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonde Canada Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonca 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 all about the SideTracked series of geocaches in the UK and Europe. We also share an interesting trackable feature you may not be aware of, a caching shout-out for Hiawatha Nebraska, news about geocaching and the eclipse and much more. Listen To The Show (37:25) 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 Hidden caches to be sought during eclipse Great American Eclipse in Kentucky SideTracked Series website The SideTracked Series on FaceBook Sidetracked Geocaches Hiawatha Unchained - in Kansas Fowler Park Wilderness Stash - in Indiana SUPPORT PodCacher by Joining the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Please support our sponsor, Cache-Advance.com Never Miss Out: Join the PodCacher Insider Mailing List THANKS for doing your shopping at AMAZON to support the show! Main Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazon UK Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonuk German Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonde Canada Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonca 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 a little different format. We'll share with you a fantastic interview with Chris Williamson, director of the geocaching movie called Treasure. We also announce the winners of the Gaffer Tape giveaway. Listen To The Show (49:00) 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 Website for Treasure, the Movie Treasure Film on Twitter Treasure the Movie on Facebook Treasure - Behind the Scenes (Ode to Cast & Crew) - on YouTube Racing Heart - Chris' first film THANKS for doing your shopping at AMAZON to support the show! Main Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazon UK Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonuk German Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonde Canada Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonca SUPPORT PodCacher by Joining the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Gaffer Power - Gaffer Tape Winners Announced: Gaffer Tape Giveaway Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android 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 Never Miss Out: Join the PodCacher Insider Mailing List PodCacher Hotline number for your speed dial! (760) 300-3633 Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

NOTE: Show 602.1 is not a regular show. Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #51: 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 take our club members GeoCamping with us and along the way we chat about... * An interesting article with a very unique perspective on geocaching * A palindrome challenge – and how one geocacher made it even more challenging * A cool themed cache and a travel bug story * A special travel bug promotion * Prize giveaways and much more  

On our geocaching podcast today, we have an interesting trackable issue and it’s solution as well as the story of another long-distance trackable that came home. We chat with Lookout Lisa about a new GeoTour, the Ape Cache event and the Eclipse. We share a club member spotlight, the 40th anniversary of GPS and much more. Listen To The Show (41:10) 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 First GPS signal received 40 years ago today How to use a Travel Bug® Help Center document on Trackables Colorado! travel bug Geocaching Podcasters Travel Bug Cool Trackable: Charlie the Geocaching Chihuahua Cachekinz SUPPORT PodCacher by Joining the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club GeoTour III: Sustainability Of Spokane Spokane GeoTour on Facebook Going Ape 2017 - event in Washington Eclipse 2017 Geocoins Gaffer Power - Gaffer Tape CONTEST: Gaffer Tape Giveaway Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Please support our sponsor, Cache-Advance.com Never Miss Out: Join the PodCacher Insider Mailing List PodCacher Hotline number for your speed dial! (760) 300-3633 Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter THANKS for doing your shopping at AMAZON to support the show! Main Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazon UK Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonuk German Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonde Canada Amazon Store:

On our geocaching podcast today, we have an interview with a geocacher who traveled to a dangerous part of the world for a geocache! We also travel to a pirate themed geocaching event and share more about the Mary Hyde promotion and how all the souvenirs work. Don't miss the news about volcanic eruptions and GPS, a brand new contest and much more. Listen To The Show (43:44) 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 New Friend League FAQs: The lost treasure of Mary Hyde Findin' th' lost booty o' Mary Hyde!!! - San Diego event Scientists predict volcanic eruptions with satellites, GPS William R. "Bill" Taves aka Mister Greenthumb Over The Line game SUPPORT PodCacher by Joining the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club A Shepherd's Field - in Palestine Ghost of the White Lady - virtual in the UK Half Moon Cache - in Washington Gaffer Power - Gaffer Tape NEW CONTEST: Gaffer Tape Giveaway Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android 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 Never Miss Out: Join the PodCacher Insider Mailing List PodCacher Hotline number for your speed dial! (760) 300-3633 Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter THANKS for doing your shopping at AMAZON to support the show! Main Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazon UK Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonuk German Amazon Store:

On our geocaching podcast today, we celebrate 12 years of PodCacher Geocaching Goodness by sharing an exclusive interview with someone who played a KEY role in the very beginning of geocaching. We also have a report on our celebration event for Show 600, news of a geocacher attacked by a bear, a ton of prizes to give away and much more. Listen To The Show (44:46) 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 Grizzly attack leaves man with serious injuries Male frees himself from bear attack Grizzly Bear Attack - Todd Orr - Youtube video (Warning: graphic images) Bear Charges Car in Alaska - Youtube video Frontiersman Bear Spray (Amazon affiliate link) Sesquicentennial State Park in South Carolina A Real Blue Switch Operator President Clinton: Improving the Civilian Global Positioning System (GPS) SUPPORT PodCacher by Joining the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club Celebrate 600 Shows & 12 Years with Team PodCacher - San Diego CONTEST WINNERS: Check out the PRIZE LIST Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Please support our sponsor, Cache-Advance.com Never Miss Out: Join the PodCacher Insider Mailing List PodCacher Hotline number for your speed dial! (760) 300-3633 Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter THANKS for doing your shopping at AMAZON to support the show! Main Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazon UK Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonuk German Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonde Canada Amazon Store:

On our geocaching podcast today, we have a virtual interview with Nic from Cachly all about Version 3.0 and we also celebrate Canada’s 150 birthday! We share a report from a fun geocaching event, the final code for the Show 600 contest, good news for puzzles solvers and much more. Listen To The Show (46:27) 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 Release Notes on displaying geocaches with solved coordinates Geocachers put Canada 150 logo on North Dundas map GEOCACHE PUTS CANADA 150 ON THE MAP Canada 150 Bookmark List How do you say 'sesquicentennial'? 8th Annual M*A*S*H Awards / 4th Annual Cachies - San Diego Cachly - Simple and Powerful Geocaching for iOS Cachly 3.0 - June 29th - on the Cachly Blog Listen to PodCacher EASILY on one of the PodCacher apps - for iOS and Android SUPPORT PodCacher by Joining the PodCacher Club: PodCacher.com/club CURRENT CONTEST: 600th Show Contest - ENTER by JULY 7th!! 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 Never Miss Out: Join the PodCacher Insider Mailing List PodCacher Hotline number for your speed dial! (760) 300-3633 Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter THANKS for doing your shopping at AMAZON to support the show! Main Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazon UK Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonuk German Amazon Store: podcacher.com/amazonde Canada Amazon Store: podca...