Adventures, Creative Hides, and Caching With Kids — with ShadowDragn1 (Amie) Who has her own Podcast! Episode summary Today we’re talking creative caches, family-friendly strategies, and building confidence through geocaching with Amie, better known as ShadowDragn1. We dig into how she started caching with her young child, the tricks that make kid-caching fun, and her flair for “delightfully evil” hides—think welded goat toolboxes and 3D-printed bluebirds. We also chat safety, solo vs. group caching, and how Amie is evolving her own geocaching podcast to serve the community. 00:00 Introduction to Cache Like A Girl 00:47 Meet Amie, aka ShadowDragon1 02:13 Amie's Geocaching Journey Begins 05:51 Geocaching with Kids: Tips and Tricks 09:29 Creative Cache Hiding 13:03 Podcasting Adventures 18:34 Future of the Podcast 23:30 Geocaching Bucket List 24:04 Discovering Unique Geocaching Spots 24:36 Geocaching Across States 26:16 Memorable Geocaching Adventures 28:02 Improving the Geocaching Experience 29:41 Safety Tips for Geocachers 31:12 Geocaching Community and Events 38:20 Geocaching as a Personal and Social Activity 39:57 Final Thoughts and Contact Information You’ll learn Smart tips for caching with kids (mindset, pacing, and “swag-first” strategies)How to design memorable hides—from concept to maintenancePractical safety habits for solo and family outingsWays geocaching can build confidence, creativity, and communityA podcaster’s view: shaping stories that help more people get outsideEpisode highlights “Make it fun first—wins early and often. The love of the game follows.”“Creative hides start with a spark. Ask: what would delight someone at the GZ?”“Safety is a skill set: route planning, daylight buffers, and an exit plan.”“You don’t have to do geocaching one ‘right’ way—make the game your own.”Quick tips from Amie For kids: set short goals, celebrate small wins, and bring great trade items.For creative hides: prototype (even in cardboard), field-test, and write clear hints.For safety: share your plan, carry a simple kit (light, water, whistle), and trust your gut.For your first hide: start simple, choose a durable container, and plan for easy maintenance.Mentioned in this episode Welded “goat” toolbox hide (creative container inspiration)3D-printed bluebird cache (theming + craft meets cache)Adventure Labs and family caching routesChecklists for packing and safetyConnect & follow Find 🎁 Love geocaching gear? Check out the Cache Crate—our monthly subscription box packed with tools, swag, and surprises for geocachers! Curated by geocachers, for geocachers. 📦 Subscribe now and make every month an adventure! 🎧 Thanks for listening to Cache Like A Girl! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. 💬 Got a story or geocaching moment to share? Visit CacheLikeAGirl.com to get in touch or suggest a guest! 📦 Love geocaching gear? Check out the Cache Crate—our monthly subscription box filled with tools, swag, and surprises to elevate your geocaching adventures. Learn more at CacheCrate.com! 📲 Don’t forget to grab your free Cache Like A Girl phone wallpaper and join the email list for updates, extras, and geocaching goodies! Let’s keep caching, connecting, and celebrating adventurous women—one find at a time.
