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Navigating West Bend's Cache Bash
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West Bend Cache Bash stands apart from typical geocaching mega events because it's organized by the town's Chamber of Commerce, highlighting how this Wisconsin community has embraced geocaching as a tourism draw while offering $1,000 in cash prizes to participants. We discover what makes this event special through our experiences finding creative and high-quality geocaches.
• West Bend Cache Bash features 66 brand-new caches designed specifically for the event
• Josh reaches his 10,000th geocache milestone with a Back to the Future themed multi-cache
• Creative cache designs include a pirate-themed "X marks the spot" distance puzzle
• A car wash themed cache requiring players to push toy cars through tubes to reveal codes
• Severe weather creates challenges but doesn't dampen the geocaching community's spirit
• Local Wisconsin culture experienced through cheese curds, local restaurants and a retro arcade bar
• The event attracts families with kid-friendly caches like the popular "Pull My Finger" monkey cache
• West Bend proudly calls itself the "Geocaching Capital of the Midwest" with thousands of caches in the area
If you've enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/treasuresofourtown - your support helps us continue creating fun and informative content about unique destinations across America.
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Chapters
1. Episode Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Upgrades and Delays (00:05:42)
3. Milestone: Josh's 10,000th Geocache (00:23:17)
4. West Bend Cash Bash Explained (00:31:20)
5. Creative Geocache Highlights (00:42:07)
6. Storm Hits the Mega Event (00:56:40)
7. Exploring West Bend's Local Spots (01:03:38)
8. Power Outage and Final Experiences (01:08:19)
65 episodes
Manage episode 500956947 series 3457945
West Bend Cache Bash stands apart from typical geocaching mega events because it's organized by the town's Chamber of Commerce, highlighting how this Wisconsin community has embraced geocaching as a tourism draw while offering $1,000 in cash prizes to participants. We discover what makes this event special through our experiences finding creative and high-quality geocaches.
• West Bend Cache Bash features 66 brand-new caches designed specifically for the event
• Josh reaches his 10,000th geocache milestone with a Back to the Future themed multi-cache
• Creative cache designs include a pirate-themed "X marks the spot" distance puzzle
• A car wash themed cache requiring players to push toy cars through tubes to reveal codes
• Severe weather creates challenges but doesn't dampen the geocaching community's spirit
• Local Wisconsin culture experienced through cheese curds, local restaurants and a retro arcade bar
• The event attracts families with kid-friendly caches like the popular "Pull My Finger" monkey cache
• West Bend proudly calls itself the "Geocaching Capital of the Midwest" with thousands of caches in the area
If you've enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/treasuresofourtown - your support helps us continue creating fun and informative content about unique destinations across America.
Support the show
Chapters
1. Episode Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Upgrades and Delays (00:05:42)
3. Milestone: Josh's 10,000th Geocache (00:23:17)
4. West Bend Cash Bash Explained (00:31:20)
5. Creative Geocache Highlights (00:42:07)
6. Storm Hits the Mega Event (00:56:40)
7. Exploring West Bend's Local Spots (01:03:38)
8. Power Outage and Final Experiences (01:08:19)
65 episodes
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