Welcome to Washington State Geocaching Association's (WSGA) 4th annual Spot the Ape game! To receive game notifications, remember to set your alerts!
Bigger playing field! Tags may appear in Idaho and Oregon counties which border Washington State, and in British Columbia within 60 miles of the US border.
Friendly competition! Hiders and finders will be assigned to one of three Troops. Each Troop will earn points for hiding, finding, claiming and redeeming. Scores updated in real time.
Are you a WSGA member and want to support Spot the Ape and their awesome 10th Annual (wow!) Going Ape Mega Event?
First, log a Will Attend: Going Ape X
Hiders: If you are a WSGA member, go to the members-only store and purchase a hider pack: Hider Packets and Swag available here All proceeds and sales benefit the club. Not a member? Join today! Hiders cannot find tags.
Finders: You found a tag! Great! Please let others know by claiming it online. One per household, if you find a tag, please log in and claim it as soon as possible. Unclaimed tags cannot be redeemed or transferred.
To redeem the tag for a geocoin, you must bring it to the WSGA's Going Ape X event.
The Ape tags will start popping up on July 1. Be ready!
Current Score
| 1. Light Bringers | 110 | |
| 2. Precursors | 107 | |
| 3. Lily Commanders | 94 | |
| 4. Free Agents | 17 | |
Recent Actions
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140 - Wrong Way Ape
Hyak Dr E, Snoqualmie Pass, WA, US location_on N 47 23.415, W 121 23.530
Evidently picked up without claiming.
006 - New Tag - Lily Commanders
Thanks!
140 - Wrong Way Ape
Hyak Dr E, Snoqualmie Pass, WA, US location_on N 47 23.415, W 121 23.530
Someone told the this Ape the tunnel was this way They were wrong can you help them
146 - Going Swimming - Free Agents
Hyak Dr E, Snoqualmie Pass, WA, US
At the Ape event and learned from another cacher about this aspect of the game! Yay me!
139 - Tunnel Ahead - Lily Commanders
Iron Horse Trail, Snoqualmie Pass, WA, US
Yay!!!!! Snagged one!
139 - Tunnel Ahead - Lily Commanders
Iron Horse Trail, Snoqualmie Pass, WA, US
This ape got stuck on the way to the tunnel on the Park Boundary
3rd Rock back on the side of the double poles
146 - Going Swimming - Free Agents
Hyak Dr E, Snoqualmie Pass, WA, US
This Ape knows you should never swim on a full or empty stomach so it decided to stop for a light snack after the long hike on the way to the lake for a dip
Face the picnic table Look to the right See two wooden poles See a pile of rocks by said poles
145 - Road Closed - Free Agents
NF-9034, North Bend, WA, US
Wahoo! Last chance. I chased four tags up I-90 on my way to the Ape Event. I was no more that 5 minutes too late on the first three. Frustration was setting in..... I arrived at the four and last one with very low expectations. Bu there it was!! And then I got to smile as others pulled up behind me. Thanks "Spot the Ape" and "Snag The Tag" for a great promotion.
141 - This Ape is a Ham - Lily Commanders
Tinkham Rd, North Bend, WA, US
Last minute find before going ape. A true race between the avalanche and Tacoma.
076 - Waterfalls chasing Ape - Lily Commanders
SE 160th St, North Bend, WA, US
Got it!
147 - Learning to Ski - Free Agents
NF-9041, North Bend, WA, US
Was loading up the car from the hotel I am staying at and seen this posted not a min away. Jumped in the car and made the grab. Thanks!!
147 - Learning to Ski - Free Agents
NF-9041, North Bend, WA, US
This Ape can do it all, and regardless that there is the lack of snow! This Ape isn’t going to slow down - it hopped a chair lift with a set of skis and went for a run.
Now it is resting by the sign admiring the slope.
Rock pile to right of sign on road side
076 - Waterfalls chasing Ape - Lily Commanders
SE 160th St, North Bend, WA, US
This Ape went for a hike out to see the amazing twin falls there is a short hike to a look out point and a longer one to the upper and lower section 3 miles total round trip
5 cement blocks Stand on the back side Face the parking lot Middle block Under rock
141 - This Ape is a Ham - Lily Commanders
Tinkham Rd, North Bend, WA, US
Go tinker with this Ape and get a river and Mountain View
Under the rubber mat
145 - Road Closed - Free Agents
NF-9034, North Bend, WA, US
This Ape totally likes what his little buddy was doing with chasing waterfalls and wanted to as well. But alas, there was a blockage! The ape decided to rest and collect it’s thoughts.
By sign under rock
084 - Feed the hungry Ape - Light Bringers
NE Gilman Blvd, Gilman, Issaquah, WA, US
Yippy... I just happen to have my phone in my hand when I got an alert for an email. I was only 15 minutes away and I thought hmm, 5 a.m., probably a good chance at snagging this one. Well, I was right. :) Now what...oh, I think I'll go maks some smileys. :) Thanks for the tag. :)
084 - Feed the hungry Ape - Light Bringers
NE Gilman Blvd, Gilman, Issaquah, WA, US
We are on the way to a yearly event in Washington and an Ape latched onto us. The Ape became hungry and the closest thing was a candy store.
Hint: Under the mailbox
054 - George - Precursors
Latah Valley, Spokane, WA, US
I'm gonna love him, I'm gonna pet him, I'm gonna squeeze him, and I'm call him George!
054 - George - Precursors
Latah Valley, Spokane, WA, US
George has been stealing golf balls and then throwing them at the golfers. As soon as you can locate him please make him return all of the golf balls,
069 - Rufus - Lily Commanders
SW Sedgwick Rd, Port Orchard, WA, US
I was over here grabbing a cache for International Geocaching Day, then the alert popped up that there was a Spot The Ape tag near by.
069 - Rufus - Lily Commanders
SW Sedgwick Rd, Port Orchard, WA, US
059 - Classic APE - Lily Commanders
Avondale Rd NE, Cottage Lake, WA, US
WOOHOO!!!!!!!!
I had just about given up hope for snagging a tag, but then this one magically appeared less than 20 minutes away from home. Off we raced! And then WE GOT IT!!!!!!
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the event tomorrow.
059 - Classic APE - Lily Commanders
Avondale Rd NE, Cottage Lake, WA, US
This APE decided to hide in a classic spot. You can see it in the picture.
132 - Monkeying Around - Lily Commanders
Woodland Dr, Langley Meadows, Langley Twp, BC, CA
Wow, my first tag ever! So excited! Log more later.
132 - Monkeying Around - Lily Commanders
Woodland Dr, Langley Meadows, Langley Twp, BC, CA
Sometimes the apes just want to monkey around. Sometimes they have a real gas. And this one has been way too relaxed and just realized he needs to pack up and head south FAST! Perhaps he can bum a ride with someone?
036 - APE Tag #36 - Illahee SP - Precursors
NE Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA, US
Woohoo!!!!
Now this is how you start the day!!!
Had all but given up that I was going to get my hands on one of these tags this time.
Don’t know what even possessed me to check in my email box this morning, but to the surprise of my sleepy eyes there it was. My chance! Didn’t even read the description, just saw that it was available, changed my clothes and ran for it. Ape X is tomorrow!
Not sure what I was thinking, but when I first looked, my heart sank a little bit. I had failed to remember that it was held by a magnet and completely glossed over it. The colors actually blended it in pretty well on this cloudy morning.
Pulled back from the brink of defeat when my eyes locked on to the ape and skull coloring.
If only every could start with this kind kind of uplift. I could tackle anything!
Thanks for the hide and the tag!!!
083 - Woodland Park Rose Garden - Light Bringers
Fremont Ave N, Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA, US
This was my last chance and I came allllll the way from Everett!! Brought my good luck pup.
036 - APE Tag #36 - Illahee SP - Precursors
NE Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA, US
The APE took some time to explore the westside of the Sound and stopped to check out this park.
Tag can be found on the upper right back side of the sign. Please take the magnet.
083 - Woodland Park Rose Garden - Light Bringers
Fremont Ave N, Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA, US
Visiting the Rose Garden and the sun was hot. I am hidden under the skirt and am available 24 hours.
015 - This Ape got lost - Lily Commanders
NF-83, Cougar, WA, US
I am super excited about getting a chance to do the Ape Cache and attend my first Mega Event. I am really looking forward to finding some geocaches, the journey to the event with my friends and an adventure day with my father. This tag is icing on a huge cake for me, that I very much appreciate!
I recently just learned about these awesome tags and was VERY LUCKY to have been pointed in the right direction from my good geo friend Razzl3&Dazzl3. Thank you to WSGA and all those involved with placing tags, for helping make my day out with my Dad and friends even more special!
Penguin Tracker
137 - Quiet pond - Light Bringers
S 17th Ave, Pasco, WA, US
Took a little searching but found it.
053 - Banana Bob - Precursors
Cheney Spokane Rd, Latah Valley, Spokane, WA, US
Saw this pop up while drinking my morning coffee. Only about 8 miles from my house. Grass was WET. Grabbed Bob and am headed home to finish my coffee
137 - Quiet pond - Light Bringers
S 17th Ave, Pasco, WA, US
This ape was spotted sitting near the post watching the wildlife on the pond.
Hint : Gur gnt vf ng gur onfr bs gur cbfg haqre oehfu.
053 - Banana Bob - Precursors
Cheney Spokane Rd, Latah Valley, Spokane, WA, US
Bob the Ape is hungry for Bananas! When you find please feed him.
035 - Ape visits HQ #35 - Precursors
Troll Ave N, Fremont, Seattle, WA, US
Woohoo! So stoked to snag an ape!
035 - Ape visits HQ #35 - Precursors
Troll Ave N, Fremont, Seattle, WA, US
The Ape wanted to visit HQ to see what it was all about, after his visit he decided to walk up to visit his friend the Troll. On the way he stopped to read about the Storm Water runnoff project.
Tag is upper left corner, please leave the magnets.
071 - Adventure Bound - Precursors
Roche Harbor Rd, Friday Harbor, WA, US
I picked this up during my last time-off of the summer for camp.
123 - Happy 75th Birthday Smokey Bear - Spirit Lake - Lily Commanders
ID-41, Spirit Lake, ID, US
Drove an hour to get this one! Thought it would be gone by the time I had seen it, and traveled to it. Grabbed it, took something to my daughter, headed home, and saw some other cachers trying to find it. I pulled over and told them I'd already found it, so that they wouldn't have to search anymore. I've never found a tag before! Too kewl!
123 - Happy 75th Birthday Smokey Bear - Spirit Lake - Lily Commanders
ID-41, Spirit Lake, ID, US
Likely picked up. Please claim!
123 - Happy 75th Birthday Smokey Bear - Spirit Lake - Lily Commanders
ID-41, Spirit Lake, ID, US
With August 9, 2019, being Smokey Bear's 75th Birthday AND with all of the current forest fires in the Inland Empire, this Ape decided to visit Smokey at the Idaho Transportation Department, in Spirit Lake, to see if there was anything he could do to help out. After all this Ape has a little bit of free time left before he is needed at the Ape event. Smokey asked him to hang out and help him watch for new forest fires. You will find this Ape under the rocks at fence post on the right.
018 - The Pirates of Cedar River - Precursors
Cedar River Trail, Renton, WA, US
Finally found after almost 45mins if searching and waiting around for people to leave the picnic table! Our first ever!!
135 - APE's Gaze - Precursors
Langley Twp, BC, CA
Was driving along Zero Ave in my way to work when my phone dinged. A quick detour later, and I found myself wandering down the trail to the gazebo. It didn't take me very long to snag this tag once I got there! Now I'm going to be late for work!
135 - APE's Gaze - Precursors
Langley Twp, BC, CA
The APE Gaze in hypnotizing, mesmerizing....they look steadily and intently at you...you are drawn in...you sit down...you are magnetically drawn in....
018 - The Pirates of Cedar River - Precursors
Cedar River Trail, Renton, WA, US
While working on the Valley GeoTour the Ape stopped for a break nearby and the youngins enjoyed some time playing pirate.
Hint: Onpx gb jngre, zntargvpnyyl nggnpurq, gnxr zntarg.
002 - At The Hansen Creek Trailhead - Light Bringers
NF-430, North Bend, WA, US
Snagged it!
122 - Happy 75th Birthday Smokey Bear - Newman Lake - Lily Commanders
N Thompson Creek Rd, Newman Lake, WA, US
I’ve been trying to find one of these little guys for a while and today was the day sorry for the late post as I was in and out of cell service on my drive back to the main highway
122 - Happy 75th Birthday Smokey Bear - Newman Lake - Lily Commanders
N Thompson Creek Rd, Newman Lake, WA, US
With August 9, 2019, being Smokey Bear's 75th Birthday AND with all of the current forest fires in the Inland Empire, this Ape decided to visit Smokey at the Newman Lake Fire Station #2, in Newman Lake, to see if there was anything he could do to help out. After all this Ape has a little over a week of free time left before he is needed at the Ape event. Smokey asked him to hang out and help him watch for new forest fires. You will find this Ape under the rocks at the fence post on the left.
002 - At The Hansen Creek Trailhead - Light Bringers
NF-430, North Bend, WA, US
The ape is not too far from his home. He decided to wander up the mountain to see where the road goes. Alas, he spotted a sign indicating that he arrived at the Hansen Creek Trailhead. He decided he would rest here. (Bottom of signpost, under a rock)
138 - What time is it? It’s time for lunch! - Light Bringers
Amon Park Dr, Richland, WA, US
Snagged during our WSGA BBQ!!!
138 - What time is it? It’s time for lunch! - Light Bringers
Amon Park Dr, Richland, WA, US
This Ape was spotted catching a ride into town on the stern wheeler. Once the sternwheeler was docked and everyone has disembarked this ape slipped quietly into the nearby park unnoticed. It wasn’t long before he caught wind of a delicious smelling picnic and decided to take a closer look. With so many people near the food he felt it was better to hide nearby. If you quietly sneak off you may be able to catch him.
Hint: Tag is under the small rock in the photo