On this episode we talk with the director of the West Virginia geocoin challenge, we talk about a new GPS for your bicycle, a Garmin Nüvi recall, Geocachers to the rescue, and More geocaching.com updates

On this episode we talk about geocaching by bicycle with Crashmore. We talk about what makes a good bicycle cache, what proper equipment to use and more

On this episode we talk about the release of the official geocaching android application, with feedback from crashmore who is using the app. We also talk about the Dell Streak and Caching with the iPad

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On this episode we talk with Brainzane & Yossface about their site mygeocachingprofile.com. We also chat about the new version of GSAK and a cacher who found an unexploded WWII bomb

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On this episode we have a discussion with Tripcyclone about trackables. We talk about what the proper way to handle them is. Also the new log type called “visiting”

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On this episode we talk with Dan of cachingtree.com a site that maps the geocaching family tree.

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Lots of people are using cell phones these days to find geocaches. So naturally they are going to want to place caches with their smart phone also. On this episode we talk about many ways to get good coordinates with your smart phone while placing geocaches. We also chat about Cacheberry now being known as CacheSense. Also we talk about how Magellan released three new Explorist models last week.

Above L to R (Firefly03, Darrylw4, Montu_Rider)

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On this episode we talk about Darrylw4′s time at Geowoodstock. We hear from thebadcop and Chip from Delorme while they are placing some coins in caches using the PN-60 and the Spot. We also talk a little about the Magellan Tough case for ipods and iPhones and many updates for other iOS Related devices.

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On this episode we talk about the new updates to geocaching.com including the 1,000 cache bookmark limit, announcement log type for events and much more.

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On this episode we speak with Jen from Groundspeak about their Big 10 Year Event (Lost & Found Celebration). She talks to us about what we can expect while at the event, and also hints at some secret things planned.

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On this episode we talk about the ways to make sure that nature will be the same as it is for our grandkids as it is for us. By following the ideas that are found on the Leave No Trace

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On this weeks episode we have our June cacher coffee and we talk about, Hollywood portrayal of Geocachers, Facebook like button on cache pages, Touch screen vs. buttons on handhelds, Collectable Trackables, Wheelchair terrain rating and attributes, and more.

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Cache Mate for Android updated
Geocaching with Geosphere update
Lost & Found event (GC24GYW) and the headquarters cache will each have their own icon.

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Darryl got his hands on a Dual GPS Cradle so on this episode we review this unit that makes the iPod touch usable for Geocaching.

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On this episode we talk about how easy it is to get distracted while driving. Using your GPS or cell phone while driving impairs your driving and can cause lots of accidents. We also chat about another failed launch of the next generation GSP satellite.

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On this episode we talk with Groundspeaks Eric Schudiske about their new video series for the Lost and found celebration. He tells us about what it is like to travel the country and talk to geocachers about their stories. We also talk about a new satellite going in to orbit this week and we inform you about an update to cachemate this week.

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This episode is one of our cacher coffee episodes. It is an open forum more like a geocaching event. In this episode we talk about Geomate.jr supporting custom non published caches, Groundspeaks Lost and Found trailer, our thoughts on the 1000 cache pocket queries, event raffles for FTF, caches on private property, and a pict-o-cache.

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Happy 10 year anniversary Geocaching. On this episode we take you to a fraction of the 10 year geocaching events via audio called in to our voice mail line (206-350-3GPS) or recorded at an event where out hosts were at. We also talk about the 1,000 PQ limit.

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On this episode we talk with a past guest and supporter of the podcast, Lisa from Cache Advance about geocaching with Palm WebOS. Lisa talks about the good and the bad of caching with that phone. We also talk about Garmin releasing new hand-held marine GPSRs last week.

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With summer fast aproaching and more people placing geocaches, we decided to talk to HeadHardHat about cheap DIY containers that you can make mostly from things already found in your house.

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Another caching bomb scare
GeoSnippits: What not to hide as a geocache

On this episode we chat with Paul and Dana Gillin the authors of “The Joy of Geocaching”. In writing this book they got to hear lots of great stories and meet some really cool geocachers. We chat with them about a tiny number of the stories that they came across.

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New Garmin Oregon, Dakota and Colorado software, fixes map display issues, BirdsEye enabled per profile

On this episode we have our monthly cacher coffee. This is a time where anyone in the chat room can bring up and chat about any geocaching topic. On this show we talk about how to convert muggles. We also have several milestones called into our voice mail (206-350-3GPS) and we chat about the darrylw4′s first looks at the Magellan eXplorist GC. We answer questions like “Is this only a geocaching unit”, “Can you change the pre-loaded caches” and much more.

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Geosphere iPhone App Version 2.1.2
Smittyware CacheMate 1.0.8 for the Windows Smartphones
MiTACMagellan Communicator plug-in
Garmin BirdsEye Satellite Imagery
First Look: Magellan eXplorist GC

On this episode in honor of geocaching.com turning 10 we chat with Jeremy Irish (locuslingua) the creator of geocaching.com and Jon Stanley (Moun10Bike), a early geocacher, about the beginnings of geocaching.com, how the site came about, and what it was like back in the day when geocaching began. Listen as the two think back about those early years, share stories about the first trackables and coins. We also talk about what the future holds for geocaching.com. So sit back and listen as we talk about 10 years of geocaching

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On this episode we talk about the things to remember when geocaching with the whole family. There are things that you need to remember when planning your geocaching trip when the family is along with you, things that younger family members may not like that we may not think about. We also talk about the release of GSAK 7.7.0 and Magellan’s new GPSr named eXplorist GC specifically built for Geocachers.

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We realize that there are many log types to choose from when logging your find or when you are a cache owner. On this episode we sort out the facts of what log types to use when and what happens when you choose a log type. We also talk about some listener feedback about what to do when you cache placement is denied because it is too close to the final location of a whereigo or multi-cache

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Photography for geocachers: Resizing photo’s for geocaching.com
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On this episode we talk about the places that we recommend as great caching locations. We listen to voicemails from out listeners on what they think are great caching destinations. If you have a place you think is an exceptional location for caching please call our voicemail line at 206-350-3GPS or email an audio file to 2063503GPS@geocachingpodcast.com

We also talk about the publication of the 1 Millionth active geocache listed on geocaching.com. Some new updates to CacheMate and some news from groundspeak that coming soon we will be seeing an increase from 500 geocaches to 1000 geocaches in our pocket queries

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Pocket queries soon to hold 1000 caches
Great cache locations
Starkey Wilderness Preserve
Captian McHarry’s Vault
Mackinac Island
Virgin Falls
Virgin Falls Cache
Beaver Island
Sweeny’s Last stand cache
Maui Hawaii
Saphira’s Teeth Cache
Eddie’s Nakalele Blowhole Hideout
Oahu Hawaii
Seattle Washington
Nashville TN
Washington DC
Canberra Au
North Island
Flordia Keys

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On this episode of the Geocaching Podcast we have our monthly cacher coffee which is more of an open forum people can come ask any questions they want to have answered. We chat about the updates to geocaching.com as well as our introduction to the new segment “Photography for Cachers”. We also talk about what to do if you get to the cache and don’t have a pen to sign the log. And should we still call a non geocacher a muggle?… and much more.

Dont forget to call into our voicemail line (206-350-3GPS and tell us about your favorite place to cache or a vacation destination that you would like to cache in and what makes it a great place to cache.

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Tahoe Daily Tribune reports on drugs found while geocaching

We know that there are many places that you can place a geocache and not all of them are good places for one reason or another. On this episode we chat about what are some good cache hiding locations and what makes them good. We also talk about some locations that a cache can be hidden which are bad locations. We also mention about a new version of cachemate for the Android.

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Geocaching.com maintenance announcement
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Geocaching Podcast Survey
Geosnippits: Where NOT to hide a geocache

On this episode we chat with Sonja who is a organizer for the Midwest Geobash. Midwest Geobash is just one of the mega events happening this summer. We talk with her about what is new this year at the bash. What we can expect and some general information about the are for those who are traveling from out of town.

We apologize for the quality of the audio coming from Montu’s phone

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HeadHardHat’s Treasure Cache
Engadget GPS interference story
Galileo System back on the map
Garmin A50 Nuvifone
Garmin M10 Nuvifone
Spot Gets Competition
GPS Maze exhibit in Baltimore (event)(Science Center)
Midwest Geobash Official WebPage
Midwest Geobash Geocaching.com Page

We bring this episode to you live from the Cachercon 2010 event.  On this episode we talk with our live audience about the Cache on the ISS and the Frustromantic box and lots more.

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On this episode we talk about ways to remain connected to the net while your out in the field hunting geocaches. This includes ways to get data from geocaching.com and also ways to post date to geocaching.com like sending field notes of the caches that you have found or didn’t find

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When you go out to find a geocache in the city you dont need to pack much. However when you go out hiking there are several things that you need to take with you to remain safe. On this Episode we talk about a list of ten essentials of hiking created in the 1930′s by The Mountaineers and then revised by REI. It would be good to always keep these things in your bag

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You got a gps for Christmas but now have no idea what you can do with it. One of the things that you can do with your new gps is go geocaching. What is geocaching? On this episode we tell you what geocaching is and how to hunt your first geocache. We also give you some ideas on what to bring with you on your cache hunt. This episode was co-hosted by guest TheBadCop

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On this episode we chat with Chip Noble of Delorme about their announcement at CES about the new PN-60w and spot messenger. He give us more in depth details and info about the new PN-60W. We also bring android users some hope as Groundspeak announced that they are working on an official geocaching android app.

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On this episode we have an open chat about new GPSr’s and stuff you should bring with you while winter caching, and lots more. Reminder we will not be having a live show next week. But you can expect to get an episode on Tuesday containing a chat with Chip of Delorme about the PN-60W

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Itunes page for Geocaching App
Delorme announcement about the PN-60
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On this episode we talk about our Goals for our geocaching this year and some things that we are wishing would happen with geocaching this year. What are your goals? call our voicemail 206-350-3GPS and tell us.

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4th Annual Starkey Park Geo Event
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Cachers Round Table Ustream recording
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On this episode we talk about the software Geocaching Swiss Army Knife and its advanced features. We are talking about how to set your Waypoint name on your GSPr and URI features and also macros

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