I start posting on my social media “Must Find Cache Monday” to talk about special and unique caches that GeoCachers should consider finding. I hope everyone finds some useful information here.
Oldest Active Caches in Each U.S. State
Must Find Cache Monday! 11/27/23
When traveling to different states, one cache to look for is that states oldest published cache that is still active. I have cached in 19 different states so far. However, I only have two of the oldest active caches (Illinois & Alabama).
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Oldest State Caches list:
A.P.E. Caches
Must Find Cache Monday! 12/4/23
Back in 2001 there were 14 caches placed around the world as a promotion sponsored by 20th Century Fox to generate interest in their blockbuster movie Planet of the Apes.
There are only two caches remaining today. Mission 4: Southern Bowl is in Brazil and Mission 9: Tunnel of Light in Washington, US. These caches have their own Cache Type classification with Geocaching.
Below is a link to an article, if you would like to read more about the project. There are also links to both Ape Caches.
https://www.geocaching.com/…/05/20-years-of-project-a-p-e/
Webcam Caches
Must Find Cache Monday! 11/20/23
Webcam Caches are a legacy cache type. They should be on everyone’s need to find list. I have only found 5 so far myself.
Just make sure you log them correctly with a picture from the webcam itself. On November 5th a webcam in Wyoming GCKKCA was Archived because it was not functioning properly and cachers were logging selfies and the are not allowed.
There are only 74 webcams left in the US and a total of 193 world wide. There are currently 7 caches disabled.
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US Webcam list
Worldwide Webcam list
Partnership Attribute
Must Find Cache Monday! 12/10/23
Partnership Attribute Caches.
There are only 9 caches that have the Partnership Attribute. I currently have one of them. I would recommend if you are in the area of one to find it.
Attributes can help you know if certain equipment is needed, if there are restrictions, hazards and more. I like to see if poisonous plants are nearby.
Attributes are not required to collection. Some geocachers like statistics. You may not be into stats, however if you are in the area why not get a cache that has an attribute that is very limited. You may decided in the future to look more at stats.
Below is the list of Partnership Attribute Caches:
A list of all Attributes:
GEOCAC Benchmarks
Must Find Cache Monday! 12/13/23
GEOCAC Benchmarks
Back in late 2007 cache GEO*Trailblazer1 started a project with plans to put special benchmarks “GEOCAC” in all 50 states. He was successful in placing 5 of them.
Since Geocaching no longer allows you to log benchmarks, there have been other caches placed near these benchmarks. Well actually one is now a virtual cache. There are no special icons or attributes for them. Just the joy of finding something unique. I currently have not found one yet. I do have them on my bucket list.
Joshua the Geocaching Vlogger has made some videos on the GEOCAC Benchmarks.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKf28EuRjbp3S6AGyRlNq4cjPuzs8GXsF
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GeoTours
Must Find Cache Monday 1/8/24
A lot of GeoCachers also like to travel. Geocaching HQ put together GeoTours to combine the two. GeoTours is a series of Geocaches to introduce you to an area with caches placed at local attractions, historical locations, and businesses. Some GeoTours will have a Passport to download to keep track of finding each location and have an opportunity to get a Geocoin of that GeoTour after completing it. Also when you complete a GeoTour you will receive a special souvenir from Geocaching HQ. The Official Geocaching App also has a filter to see GeoTours in a search area.
https://www.geocaching.com/play/geotours
Geocaching HQ & Trifecta
Must Find Cache Monday! 1/22/24
Today I was going to talk about Geocaching Headquarters. I missed last Monday so I decided to add the Trifecta into this Mondays must find cache topic. The Geocaching Trifecta consists of three caches Geocaching Headquarters (GCK25B), the Original Stash Tribute Plaque (GCGV0P) and Mission 9 A.P.E. cache (GC1169).
Geocaching HQ is located in Seattle, Washington. The log book for this cache is available during hours of operation outside of the visitor center. If you would like to go inside the visitor center you will need to book a reservation in advance.
https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCK25B_geocaching-headquarters
Original Stash Tribute Plaque is the location of the very first Geocache placed in May of 2000. It all started here.
https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCGV0P_original-stash-tribute-plaque
Mission 9 A.P.E. cache was a group of promotional caches for the the movie Planet of the Apes. I have a previous must find Monday post about the A.P.E. caches. http://tinyurl.com/5e9kf3h2
https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC1169_mission-9-tunnel-of-light
Shop Geocaching has a Geocoin for the Trifecta!
https://shop.geocaching.com/default/trackable-items/geocoins/3d-trifecta-geocoin-antique-bronze.html
MINGO
Must Find Cache Monday! 1/28/24
Mingo currently has over 3800 favorite points and over 10,000 found logs!
Cactus Attribute
Must Find Cache Monday! 2/5/24
Cache Across America
Must Find Cache Monday! 2/12/24
Cache Across America Series has a Geocache hidden in all 50 States. It will take you on a Geocaching tour of the entire United States. Each cache will have a three digital numeric clue that will lead you to one final cache located in Washington D.C. upon completion of the series.
Here is a podcast from Geocache Talk Network about CAA:
https://www.youtube.com/live/BwmuPEZzRio?si=kUJN5hD8VSOUzF18
Here a list of all 50 caches maintained by Lorrie Bird.
https://www.geocaching.com/plan/lists/BM21GBP?sort=name&sortOrder=asc&skip=0&take=500
After completing all 50 states and collecting the numeric numbers you will have the information you need to find the final cache D.C.. Check out the list of GeoCachers that have completed the series!
TB Hotels of America
Must Find Cache Monday! 3/24/24