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 maintenance
• Practical safety habits for solo and family outings
• Ways geocaching can build confidence, creativity, and community
• A podcaster’s view: shaping stories that help more people get outside

Episode 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 routes
• Checklists for packing and safety

Connect & 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.