Geocache Talk - Geocaching Network

In this episode of Gadget Talk, we dive into a fun beginner-friendly electronics project that’s perfect for gadget caches, puzzle caches, escape rooms, and Maker Magic events!
We’ll show you how to build a simple four-LED touch sensor lock decryptor using an inexpensive TTP223 capacitive touch sensor, four LEDs, and a few basic electronic components. Learn how to create a touch-activated puzzle where the correct sequence unlocks the next stage of your geocache.
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Geocaching has always been about more than finding a container. It’s about the stories, milestones, creativity, and friendships discovered along the way.
Now, Geocaching HQ is introducing a new way to celebrate and share those experiences: Geocaching Shareables. In this episode of Geocache Talk, Bryan Roth, President and Co-Founder of Geocaching, joins us for an in-depth conversation about this brand-new feature.
Bryan takes us behind the scenes of Shareables, explains what inspired the idea, and shares how these customizable pieces of digital artwork are designed to create new connections throughout the geocaching community. Join us as we look at the vision behind Shareables and what this new digital layer could mean for geocachers, cache owners, and the community.
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How do you find geocaches from December 2000? In this episode of Challenge Talk, we break down practical strategies for tracking down some of the oldest geocaches still active today. These historic hides are more than just rare finds, they’re milestones in geocaching history, and finding them takes research, planning, and the right approach. We talk about how to prepare for older cache types, research legacy listings, and build a strategy that improves your odds before you ever head out. Whether you’re working toward a geocaching challenge, chasing old-school smileys, or trying to add a piece of geocaching history to your stats, this episode will help you.
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Show notes: Show 73

PART TWO!!!
🚢Pack your digital bags! We are going on a trip abroad! In this episode of Geocache Talk, we are setting sail for an epic, global adventure.
This is part one of our ultimate guide to hunting geocaches across international waters, remote islands, and unforgettable cruise destinations. We are diving deep into a breakdown of the incredible caching opportunities on the upcoming 12-Night Celebrity Eclipse "Best of Scandinavia" voyage.
If you are hitting ports like Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, or Copenhagen, you won't want to miss our geocaching discussions for these world-class European stops. 💬 Join the Live Chat: Are you booked on the June 21 Scandinavian cruise?
What is your dream cruise destination for finding a smiley? Let us know in the comments!
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🚢Pack your digital bags! We are going on a trip abroad! In this episode of Geocache Talk, we are setting sail for an epic, global adventure.
This is part one of our ultimate guide to hunting geocaches across international waters, remote islands, and unforgettable cruise destinations. We are diving deep into a breakdown of the incredible caching opportunities on the upcoming 12-Night Celebrity Eclipse "Best of Scandinavia" voyage.
If you are hitting ports like Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, or Copenhagen, you won't want to miss our geocaching discussions for these world-class European stops. 💬 Join the Live Chat: Are you booked on the June 21 Scandinavian cruise?
What is your dream cruise destination for finding a smiley? Let us know in the comments!
#geocaching #geocachetalk #cachecruise

How do you find geocaches from November 2000? In this episode of Challenge Talk, we break down practical strategies for tracking down some of the oldest geocaches still active today. These historic hides are more than just rare finds, they’re milestones in geocaching history, and finding them takes research, planning, and the right approach. We talk about how to prepare for older cache types, research legacy listings, and build a strategy that improves your odds before you ever head out. Whether you’re working toward a geocaching challenge, chasing old-school smileys, or trying to add a piece of geocaching history to your stats, this episode will help you.
Show notes: Show 72
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A SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR OUR AUDIO LISTENERS!!!
To celebrate 10 years of the Geocache Talk Network, we’re hosting the ultimate anniversary show. We’re diving into the evolution of geocaching over the last ten years, discussing our favorite caches and hosting some special guests from the community.
Plus, you won't want to miss the special announcements we have lined up for the future of the network!
🎁 WE ARE GIVING AWAY PRIZES! 🎁
We have awesome giveaways happening throughout the show! To win, you just need to be hanging out with us live in the chat room. Listening to the audio podcast after the fact? No worries—you can still win our audio giveaways by sending us an email at geocachetalk@gmail.com after the show with the correct CODE! 👇
Drop your favorite Geocache Talk memory or your favorite find of the decade in the comments below! Join our Patreon crew for exclusive bonus content and help support the channel:   / geocachetalk   #Geocaching #Geocache #AdventureLab #Podcast #Giveaway
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To celebrate 10 years of the Geocache Talk Network, we’re hosting the ultimate anniversary show. We’re diving into the evolution of geocaching over the last ten years, discussing our favorite caches and hosting some special guests from the community.
Plus, you won't want to miss the special announcements we have lined up for the future of the network!
🎁 WE ARE GIVING AWAY PRIZES! 🎁
We have awesome giveaways happening throughout the show! To win, you just need to be hanging out with us live in the chat room. Listening to the audio podcast after the fact? No worries—you can still win our audio giveaways by sending us an email at geocachetalk@gmail.com after the show with the correct CODE! 👇
Drop your favorite Geocache Talk memory or your favorite find of the decade in the comments below! Join our Patreon crew for exclusive bonus content and help support the channel:   / geocachetalk   #Geocaching #Geocache #AdventureLab #Podcast #Giveaway
Check out more of the Geocache Talk Network of Shows here:
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We’re diving into user-supplied geocaching puzzles: the clever, quirky, devious, delightful creations sent in by the geocaching community. From “I solved it in five minutes” confidence traps to puzzles that make you question every life choice since breakfast, this episode celebrates the creativity of puzzle cache owners and the brave solvers who try to crack their codes.
We’ll look at what makes a user-submitted puzzle memorable, how different puzzle styles challenge different types of thinkers, and why community-created puzzles often bring some of the best surprises to geocaching.
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EarthCaches have always been more than just another icon on the map. They take us to cliffs, caves, shorelines, road cuts, fossils, faults, and formations, places where geocaching becomes a hands-on lesson in how the Earth works.
But in 2026, the geocaching community is watching a new wave of EarthCache archivals, updates, and tough conversations unfold.
What’s being called the “EarthCache purge” has many cachers asking the same questions: Why are these caches disappearing? What makes an EarthCache worth saving? And what can cache owners do before it is too late?
This week on Geocache Talk, we’re joined by All Things EarthCache to dig into what’s happening, what it means for the future of EarthCaching, and how geocachers can help preserve high-quality educational experiences in the game.
 
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