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!
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 | 48 | |
| 2. Precursors | 44 | |
| 3. Lily Commanders | 27 | |
| 4. Free Agents | 3 | |
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108 - Scardy Ape - Precursors
Burnett-Fairfax Hwy, Carbonado, WA, US
My partner found an Ape yesterday in Elbe, so today was my turn. A bit of a drive, but the ape was patiently waiting when we arrived!
108 - Scardy Ape - Precursors
Burnett-Fairfax Hwy, Carbonado, WA, US
Scardy Ape is afraid to be in the forest mostly because of forest fires. Because he leaps from tree to tree he can see the forest thru the trees. Of course Scardy Ape also helps Smokey the Bear locate smoke and fires. Then sometimes he is just plain scared and hides behind Smokey. "Remember--"Only You can Prevent Wildfires".
Remember-"Only You Can Prevent Wildfires"
077 - Ape Needs REST!! - Lily Commanders
WA-504, Toutle, WA, US
Took a chance that it would still be here and drove down from Issaquah. Now I can sleep easy til the ape event :)
008 - This Ape Can See For Miles - Precursors
Cleator Rd, Bellingham, WA, US
Rainy day and ruff road but I got it!!
020 - Elma's APE - Light Bringers
Heise Rd S, Elma, WA, US
I found this Sunday morning and have been working since. can you make the font any smaller?
144 - Taking the Train - Precursors
WA-7, Elbe, WA, US
Saw this two hours after it was posted. I was surprised and very happy to see it still available.
008 - This Ape Can See For Miles - Precursors
Cleator Rd, Bellingham, WA, US
This ape heard that Larrabee State Park had beautiful views with rocks and trails to explore, so he took advantage of a beautiful day and went exploring! He rested at this terrific lunch spot - Cyrus Gates Overlook - and took in the views.
You'll find him tethered under the sign - feel free to bring a tool to release him, or simply slide him free!
You must have a Discover Pass for your vehicle to park in this area, as well as in this park.
077 - Ape Needs REST!! - Lily Commanders
WA-504, Toutle, WA, US
This Ape had been hiking all day - 10.6 miles to be exact and was very tired and needed to rest, in it's sleepy state the Ape thought that the sign said Hammocks ahead and pulled in to find one to sleep in. what he really found was Hummocks - which are part of Mt. Saint Helens that moved down off of the mountain the day she blew. but the ape was tired so it is napping under the sign in the picture
144 - Taking the Train - Precursors
WA-7, Elbe, WA, US
This ape was headed up the West side of Mt. Rainier but decided to stop and take a train the rest of the way. Little does it know that this train is not going all that far. But it may end up in a museum like the train it is resting on.
You are looking for spot behind a vertical bolt on the back of the structure.
080 - Yakima River Gateway Park - Precursors
WA-224, West Richland, WA, US
Was at work catching up on Facebook when i seen it posted. Ran out and grabbed this.
080 - Yakima River Gateway Park - Precursors
WA-224, West Richland, WA, US
I gave the area a pretty good search at 8:30am, but found no sign of him.
080 - Yakima River Gateway Park - Precursors
WA-224, West Richland, WA, US
This is found; taking it off the map.
051 - Narrows Park - Lily Commanders
Doc's Dr, Gig Harbor, WA, US
I love this little park and it’s fantastic view! Grabbed the ape and took a little rest to enjoy the view.
015 - This Ape got lost
NF-83, Cougar, WA, US location_on N 46 09.938, W 122 05.252
This Ape went looking for the Ape Canyon to hang out and have a hiking party but took a wrong turn and ended up in the Lava Canyon. After it went down and looked at the amazing waterfall it found a place to tuck in and hide on the way back up from those muggles that were headed down the trail. look behind the sign - you will need a NorthWest Forest Pass or National Park Pass if you want to spend some time here - but this can be found in under 2 minutes from the parking lot.
080 - Yakima River Gateway Park - Precursors
WA-224, West Richland, WA, US
The Ape was floating down the Yakima River on his floaty and stopped at this park in West Richland, WA. He took a look at this sign to try to get his bearings and realized where the sign showed "You are here" was not actually where he was. So, he looked on the other side of the sign and left something.
051 - Narrows Park - Lily Commanders
Doc's Dr, Gig Harbor, WA, US
Narrows Park in Gig Harbor is a really pleasant place to explore at low tide and always offers a spectacular view of the Narrows Bridge. Sometimes, Mt. Rainier is visible too. If you hike north of the bridge make sure you know when the tide will turn!
The seated GPS has found the tag!
017 - Floating the Wenatchee
Chapel Dr, Leavenworth, WA, US location_on N 47 45.842, W 120 39.943
Did the tag go missing or has it already been snagged? Bummer! Not a very safe place for the little guy. Perhaps he really did go 'floating'...
089 - An Ape with Some Sharkz - Precursors
Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC, CA
Found this yesterday! Sorry for the delay in posting a "Claimed it" Woo hoo! Off to the Ape Event next month :-)
105 - Cascade Field and Stream Club - Lily Commanders
Hayward Rd, Ellensburg, WA, US
CryptoCacher and I raced out to try to spot this Ape this morning. We arrived on site at 8:19 am and had the tag in hand shortly thereafter. Thanks for the morning adventure!
134 - Flying APE - Precursors
Richmond, BC, CA
On my way to work when this popped up. Never thought I would have a chance to get one 😎😎
107 - Oranga Going Ape - Precursors
46th Ave E, Tacoma, WA, US
Nice find this am only 20 minute drive from house.
107 - Oranga Going Ape - Precursors
46th Ave E, Tacoma, WA, US
A tag in Orange Gate Park. Is just a short walk and cords can be jumpy. Should not matter to much as you are in "OrangeGate" park.
If you need a clue its in the description.
134 - Flying APE - Precursors
Richmond, BC, CA
The APES have learned to enjoy a good 1st class seat on the plane to travel to various Geocaching events. Like the APE mega! Although this airport isn’t the closest to the event, Vancouver is a very popular place to land.
APEs also like to sit in this park watching planes take off...can you spot this one?
105 - Cascade Field and Stream Club - Lily Commanders
Hayward Rd, Ellensburg, WA, US
Up in the wind farm area of Eastern Washington. I thought the Field and Stream Club seemed to ba an oxymoron with the dry grass and big windmills in the background. This is a gravel/dirt road so be aware if it has been raining. There are some great views from up here.
Hint: Base of corner fence post under a rock.
096 - Ape wants to celebrate at Celebration Park - Lily Commanders
S 324th St, Federal Way, WA, US
Made this find after waiting out a muggle.. Wasnt sure what it was but it peaked my intrest so im excited to have found it.
042 - Holland Creek Trail Head - Lily Commanders
Dogwood Dr, Ladysmith, BC, CA
Found this one in Ladysmith on the way up to Nanaimo.
020 - Elma's APE - Light Bringers
Heise Rd S, Elma, WA, US
Stopped by with Sproutter. Found the yellow cito item but not the tag. At least they could have picked up the cito item too.
017 - Floating the Wenatchee
Chapel Dr, Leavenworth, WA, US location_on N 47 45.842, W 120 39.943
So hot out and the river looked so cool and inviting, why not go for a float.
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089 - An Ape with Some Sharkz - Precursors
Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC, CA
This tag is hiding just outside a famous Sharkz store. Look behind the box.
020 - Elma's APE - Light Bringers
Heise Rd S, Elma, WA, US
Elma's APE is confused. He's in a rest area and can't decide if he's hiding under a rhododendron or under its pinecone. (Wait! Do rhododendrons have pinecones?) Please, somebody rescue this poor guy and set him straight!
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072 - Looking for a new friend! - Precursors
Lervick Ave, Anacortes, WA, US
Found it but couldn't log until now, sorry!!
098 - Welcome to Priest Lake - Precursors
ID-57, Priest River, ID, US
I checked my email this morning and saw this tag had been placed in my backyard, so I rushed out to claim it!
098 - Welcome to Priest Lake - Precursors
ID-57, Priest River, ID, US
This Ape was hungry for a huckleberry milkshake! After he stopped here to check out this sign and the informational signs nearby, he picked huckleberries!
Hint: On backside of sign by the black bear carving there is a metal plate. The Ape is hiding behind the plate on the right side.
042 - Holland Creek Trail Head - Lily Commanders
Dogwood Dr, Ladysmith, BC, CA
The ape is hiding in the forest on the Holland Creek Trail. The lush Pacific Northwest is a perfect spot for him to hide out.
072 - Looking for a new friend! - Precursors
Lervick Ave, Anacortes, WA, US
This ape was looking for Dog Island (actually known as Guemes Island). He did not find what he was looking for so took a nap at one of the beach access points. There is a cache nearby but not in it.
063 - Clark Lake Monkey Business - Precursors
SE 240th St, Kent, WA, US
I had plans to cache this morning around Bothell with my Mom, but when I woke up and saw this tag had published we couldn’t resist diverting this way. The drive was quick and we found the tag right where it was hidden. Can’t wait for the event next month! Thanks :)
050 - Gig Harbor Cemetery - Lily Commanders
Drummond Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA, US
Was lucky enough to see this post right away and not to be at work yet beautiful drive out here I’ve never been out to the cemetery is very beautiful and peaceful this morning. Thank you very much ! 😃
063 - Clark Lake Monkey Business - Precursors
SE 240th St, Kent, WA, US
This tag is located in our favorite local park. City Of Kent's Clark Lake Park. We love strolling around here.
This tag is secured with clear gorilla tape to the back of the "Environmental Restoration Site!" sign. The sign is attached to the left side of the welcome board at the South entrance.
050 - Gig Harbor Cemetery - Lily Commanders
Drummond Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA, US
There are 5 or 6 Gig Harbor cemeteries. For me this one is the furthest removed from everyday life. Established in 1891, it is the final resting place for many of the town's best and brightest after whom a number of the town's streets have been named. It was one of the first places I found a cache in Gig Harbor. Alas, it has now been archived.
You'd have to go to another cemetery to find the resting places for the early Croatian immigrants who established the fishing industry here. (Hint for a future Tag?)
Look left and avoid the barbed wire. Under a stone.
041 - Spot the Ape in Langford - Lily Commanders
Ed Nixon Trail, Victoria, BC, CA
I have found over 60,000 geocaches, but this is my very first Snag Tag. Thanks for the fun!
024 - Ape Stops to Smell the Flowers - Lily Commanders
S Grand Blvd, Manito, Spokane, WA, US
Luv Manito Park! WildRozes says DragonButt go find it... DragonButt goes! Hahaha! TFTF!
024 - Ape Stops to Smell the Flowers - Lily Commanders
S Grand Blvd, Manito, Spokane, WA, US
This ape is hiding out at Manito Park in Duncan Garden. After snagging the tag take a moment to walk through and enjoy the beautiful garden!
041 - Spot the Ape in Langford - Lily Commanders
Ed Nixon Trail, Victoria, BC, CA
He might be playing sports; but more likely he is hiding out.....
026 - Yashiro Japanese Garden - Olympia, WA - Precursors
Plum St SE, Downtown, Tumwater, WA, US
Saw this one pop up this morning. Didn’t think it’d last until my lunch break.
027 - Sgt. Justin Norton - Rainier, WA - Precursors
Industrial Dr SE, Rainier, WA, US
Found on the way out of Rainier. Saw it post this morning and thought what the hell...heading to Spokane the weekend of Going Ape but might try to stop by on the way home.
026 - Yashiro Japanese Garden - Olympia, WA - Precursors
Plum St SE, Downtown, Tumwater, WA, US
Ape #26 decided to take a walk on this beautiful sunny day through the Yashiro Gardens. He entered through the parking lot entrance, then stayed along the "right" path until he came to a lantern that was installed at the dedication for the park. He tried to read the carved stone monument written in Japanese, but all of the walking, and reading, and sun made him a little sleepy, so he found some shade under the stone monument and curled up for a brief nap.
027 - Sgt. Justin Norton - Rainier, WA - Precursors
Industrial Dr SE, Rainier, WA, US
Ape #27 decided to swing by this train trestle mural on his way through Rainier. He admired the painting for a while and then decided to “guard” the trestle for a while himself. Although Justin’s nickname was a different animal, I think he appreciated the support!
075 - Give me Liberty Bell or I'm Going Ape! - Light Bringers
NF-500, Winthrop, WA, US
Such an awesome location. Found quickly!
128 - Steve the third explorer - Light Bringers
Captain William Clark Park Trail, Washougal, WA, US
Wow, these are tiny but mighty! It how the power to make me stop my walk when I got a call saying one was close by! Thank you to the hider!
128 - Steve the third explorer - Light Bringers
Captain William Clark Park Trail, Washougal, WA, US
This ape (Steve) is hiding in the rocks after going off looking for some geocaches trying to make his escape, he has gone through some sort of time warp as he originally was with his friends Lewis and Clark but only a couple of their boats remain. He is hoping to drag one to the water but there are native human talking muggles everywhere now and he is very confused.
Come rescue him, he is tucked in at the at the rocks shown.
