Attention geocachers: There are rumors of wild woolly mammoths being spotted all over the United States! Join the hunt to find one of your very own and earn your bones!
The game is simple: go to a location where a mammoth has been spotted. If you get there first, you will find a mammoth tag waiting for you. Please take the physical tag to keep as your own. please do not grab more than one tag You need to claim the tag as soon as possible so it can be removed from the map. You will then follow the instructions to redeem for a trackable geocoin prize that combines with the tag! How cool is that? The geocoin and tag are exclusive to this Mission Mammoth game.
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Stay alert - and set an alert - because a mammoth may appear at any time and anywhere in the United States. Join our Facebook Group for game updates and announcements and follow the game on Instagram and Twitter.
Redemption rules: Strictly one coin per household and family member; please do not grab more than one tag. There is no charge for the redemption geocoin, but you are responsible for any shipping charges. As a courtesy to other finders, please claim your tag immediately. Instructions for claiming are on the back of the tag. The geocoin must be claimed by July 31st, 2020.
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368 - If Penguins can fly, why not Mamut!
AR-161, Little Rock AFB, Jacksonville, AR, US
I was informed about this mission by a fellow geocacher. This was totally new to me. Really had no idea what I was doing and have no idea who left this tag but I really appreciate it. I think I'd like to leave a few somewhere. Going to do some more research on this. Thanks so much.
797 - Miller Creek Mammoth
Co Rd 620, Traverse City, MI, US
Yes! After failing on one last month, we went an hour and a half out of the way for this one. Thanks!
109 - Mammoth cave
S Sunnyside Rd, Hibernia, Rockaway, NJ, US
We planned to go out today and didn't know where. This was just published and it gave us a direction to travel. The parking lot was full and off we went after I figured out a way to get the coordinates in a compass. It was the strangest thing to feel the air get soo cold as we approached the cave entrance. I got a little chilly on this nearly 90 degree day. Using the hint it was an easy find. Perfect temperature for the Wooly Mammoth.
103 - This Mammoth Loves Texas BBQ
TX-1604 Loop, Adkins, TX, US location_on N 29 23.567, W 098 14.339
Texas Pride is where this mammoth stopped by. Enjoy the antiques and the cool ambiance of a legendary BBQ joint that was featured on DDD with Guy Fiero. If you are here on a busy weekend the valet is on horseback... well hes isnt really a valet.. but her does direct parking and sometimes there are 2 cowboys for the job.
This mammoth hides on a metal post. watch for cowboys!!!! Post a photo or 2 with your claim log!! yeehaw!!!
102 - Mammoth Roams the Crown
Luskey Blvd, Northwest Side, San Antonio, TX, US location_on N 29 37.462, W 098 37.516 local_parking N 29 36.955, W 098 37.845
This Mammoth has wandered through a prehistoric nature preserve where dinosaurs used to roam.
The round trip hike will be just under 2 miles. You will need to take the back loop trail that has some elevation change and a bit of terrain challenge. bring water or hike earlier in the day. the park is open at 7 and closes at sunset.
This mammoth is hidden under some rocks and grass at the turn in the trail where there is a berm of rocks. There is an arrow shaped with rocks to direct you to the mammoth here. Have fun with the hike.
There are Parking coordinates provided where there is running water restrooms and a beautiful park pavillion with plenty of shade.
109 - Mammoth cave
S Sunnyside Rd, Hibernia, Rockaway, NJ, US
I was sitting on the nearby platform enjoying the nice cool air blowing out of the cave when something else caught my eye. If you come here in the early evening you can enjoy the show and watch the bats emerging from their home, and until today, I wasn't aware that there was also a mammoth living in the cave. Apparently he is shy and will run and hide as soon as anyone comes around, but if you search, you may be able to find him.
Beware of poison ivy in the area. You do not need to be in or near any of the poison ivy to find the tag. In other words, It is NOT under the platform, so there is no need to be in the poison ivy looking under the platform.
104 - Windows to Our Heritage- Mission Road
US-90, Lone Star, San Antonio, TX, US
It's amazing the hidden and forgotten art gems. There are in San Antonio. I am learning new spots all the time. Thanks for participating and bringing me here, on my bday.
104 - Windows to Our Heritage- Mission Road
US-90, Lone Star, San Antonio, TX, US
Mammoth loves history and hides very near the pillars that share Heritage to San Antonio.
Take a moment to peruse the small murals on the pillars. There is parking right here beneath the freeway. Please come and find this mammoth during daylight hours.
The mammoth tag you seek is located beneath a few rocks near a mammoth railway rail lying on the ground parallel with the 2nd row of big blue pillars away from Mission Rd.
Be sure to share some photos of the mammoth with some of the small murals located here.
838 - Pinky Pachyderm
IA-76, McGregor, IA, US location_on N 43 02.470, W 091 10.678
This long lost cousin is watching over this little gem. Come and read all about me!
093 - Fossilized Mammoth Droppings?
Phelps Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, US
Noticed this one this morning, pretty sure I've found caches right here in the past, but now am living on the other side of the Sound. When it wasn't claimed by the time I finished work, I set out - just barely caught the ferry from Seattle, made the quick find, returned by way of Tacoma. Very nice, thanks!
278 - Museum Worthy
Cir Park Dr, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US
I (Ol'Fogie) jumped outta bed to address another day of pushing Prozac and pickles. Just as I fired up the cachemobile I got the notice that this new tag had dropped.
It was only slightly off my regular route, so I made the quick detour to campus to score the find! Between the early hour and the pandemic, I pretty much had the place to myself.
Thanks for the tag, Norelkfiend!
278 - Museum Worthy
Cir Park Dr, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US
Along with many artifacts and fossils from East Tennessee, there are many relics here from millennia ago.
367 - Mamut at the Park
Thornhill Dr, North Little Rock, AR, US
I’m so excited! I don’t know what to say.
367 - Mamut at the Park
Thornhill Dr, North Little Rock, AR, US
This one has been found.
368 - If Penguins can fly, why not Mamut!
AR-161, Little Rock AFB, Jacksonville, AR, US
This one is still there and ready to be found.
367 - Mamut at the Park
Thornhill Dr, North Little Rock, AR, US
It appears this one has been found. Hopefully it will get logged soon.
571 - Lawndale Mammoth
Griggs Rd, Lawndale / Wayside, Houston, TX, US
After watching this for some time, decided I'd give it a shot tonight and see if it was indeed still there. It was quite the adventure, but now we finally have one of the mammoth tags! Thanks to the hider!
359 - The Iron Mushroom
PA-51, West Mifflin, PA, US location_on N 40 20.291, W 079 57.146
Oh no! That's both a bummer and dangerous!
972 - GS! Mammoth Bike Trail 2
Jacksonville-Baldwin Trail, Southwest Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, US
We where very excited to see that a Mammoth tag was in the Jacksonville area. It was available and it had only been out in public for two days. We jumped in the car and drove the 30 miles to the Baldwin bike trail. We walked a mile in the rain to the posted coordinates and started our search. We where quickly soaking wet and covered in spider webs from the many that cover the trees in the area. An hour and a half later we gave up. We kept an eye on the tag and saw that it had not been claimed several days later. Trip number two was much dryer than our first try. Twenty minutes into our search I spotted a small piece of plastic bag sticking out of the crack in the wooden fence. Not expecting much, I pulled on it and to my surprise it was the Mammoth tag. My daughter and I quickly high fived each other and did our version of a happy dance. This find made our day. Thank you to the hider for making this experience possible.
Thanks Dennis and Allyson
359 - The Iron Mushroom
PA-51, West Mifflin, PA, US location_on N 40 20.291, W 079 57.146
Didn’t see it anywhere on or in the mushroom. Did find a needle though
367 - Mamut at the Park
Thornhill Dr, North Little Rock, AR, US
It should be easy to find, but it is up high.
367 - Mamut at the Park
Thornhill Dr, North Little Rock, AR, US
No luck here, but I’m new to this, is it supposed to be hard to find?
368 - If Penguins can fly, why not Mamut!
AR-161, Little Rock AFB, Jacksonville, AR, US
Looked all around but couldn’t find anything. I’m new to this, is it supposed to be hard to find?
571 - Lawndale Mammoth
Griggs Rd, Lawndale / Wayside, Houston, TX, US
Still there.
029 - Steel Carcass Tag #29
Security Cir, McMinnville, TN, US location_on N 35 41.688, W 085 44.995
Not really a Mammoth nor a bag of bones. Decent sized hiding spot and we know how everybody hates tanks and trains for hides. This should be pretty straight forward, check the backside of the rear shock
368 - If Penguins can fly, why not Mamut!
AR-161, Little Rock AFB, Jacksonville, AR, US
Mamut heard that penguins were flying, so naturally he wanted th show them up! Find the big Herky Bird, then look for the port side landing light near the rear wheel. Have fun and good luck!
093 - Fossilized Mammoth Droppings?
Phelps Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, US
Well, maybe it's Glacier droppings. This has been here as long if not longer than I've been alive. Well actually a lot longer. I'm old but not THAT old. lol Not many large rocks around the area but when you find one, it's big. You will find this Mammoth munching on some foliage near by.
981 - Mammuthus exilis FYI #1
ON-12, Coldwater, ON, CA
Woo! This was NOT expected! I literally woke up to a buzz notification, and couldn’t believe it was a snagthetag email. Sure enough, another Ontario publish - and I was out the door in 15 minutes for a risky 2 hour drive. 8:15am - Success! After missing out by minutes for another closer to home before the publish hiatus, I was quite glad to meet a mammoth this time around! :D Thanks for the fun... Cache The Line was here! (check for a video shortly on YouTube ;)
157 - Island Mammoth
Willis, TX, US location_on N 30 23.037, W 095 33.976
This Mammoth has taken social distancing to heart in these uncertain times! He took himself for a nice little swim and secured a chunk of prime real estate- an island in the midst of Lake Conroe!
Most visitors arrive here by motor powered boat, although a few daring travelers have been seen paddling themselves around on kayaks and stand up paddleboards.
You will find this tag in a green pill container nestled in the cool sand at the bottom of a palm tree. To make this tag an even more rewarding find- there is also a traditional cache at this location. You can get a 2 for 1 deal! Check out GC5W8RH for more info-
There are many great caches to be had around this water lover's paradise! Visit Conroe is also home to Geo Tour GT8D-
981 - Mammuthus exilis FYI #1
ON-12, Coldwater, ON, CA
Mammoth or Mammoth: The first is described as huge, enormous, gigantic while the second is described as a large extinct elephant of the Pleistocene epoch. Don’t you become extinct like the Mammoth, use proper hygiene maintain health and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Hint: Practice social distancing and wear a non-medial mask are good ways to “guard” against the virus.
824 - A Break for a Mammoth
OK-20, SPRTSMN ACRES, OK, US
Took a bit but fun!
797 - Miller Creek Mammoth
Co Rd 620, Traverse City, MI, US
Look for this one at the sign near the entrance. The sign will be talking about mushrooms. Please enjoy the park after snagging your tag!
Hint: no magnets were needed to hide this tag.
919 - The Odd Couple --- Mammoth Tusks
Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast, Sycamore, Issaquah, WA, US
Congrats! At least I was able to solve the field puzzle nearby. I feel hasty about that.
919 - The Odd Couple --- Mammoth Tusks
Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast, Sycamore, Issaquah, WA, US
Thought we would check on this one even though last person couldn't find it. Swipe my hand in the right place and came up with the prize. Thank you.
112 - Jefferson’s Mammoth
St Charles, MO, US location_on N 38 46.383, W 090 28.937
Had a chance to check today, it’s not there.
919 - The Odd Couple --- Mammoth Tusks
Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast, Sycamore, Issaquah, WA, US
At bench. Nothing here. Some one must have found it.
851 - PurdueBear Mammoth 2
US-52, Whitestown, IN, US
Found it Woke up this morning seeing that it was there jumped in the car to Go and get it I will have to come back another day to get that catches in this area
919 - The Odd Couple --- Mammoth Tusks
Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast, Sycamore, Issaquah, WA, US
Coordinates take you close. Hidden in Squak Valley North nature area. There are well defined trails altho the park has seen less maintenance than usual and a sculpture artwork that looks like tw large mammoth tusks. The tag is located under a nearby bench under a pile of pebbles.
The parking area is located south of the tag and can fit up to 5 cars. Follow the trail around. As a diversion you can visit the river to the west.
367 - Mamut at the Park
Thornhill Dr, North Little Rock, AR, US
Mamut found a nice neighborhood park and is waiting for someone to come join him in some fun! Look in the Pavilion, up high in the southeast corner.
851 - PurdueBear Mammoth 2
US-52, Whitestown, IN, US
Out caching on a beautiful spring morning and left this guy between 2 caches. If you look closely in the 3rd picture you can see the Mammoth! Enjoy the stroll!
331 - Montgomery Ranch
Taylor Ln, Grant, Redding, CA, US location_on N 40 31.264, W 122 28.699
It has been snagged,
331 - Montgomery Ranch
Taylor Ln, Grant, Redding, CA, US location_on N 40 31.264, W 122 28.699
Sorry, folks, this tag has been claimed by a young geocacher who has not gotten his parents' help to claim it.
331 - Montgomery Ranch
Taylor Ln, Grant, Redding, CA, US location_on N 40 31.264, W 122 28.699
No luck after looking for about 15 minutes - is it still there?
085 - Blackwater Draw - Mammoths and the Earliest New World Occupation
NM-467, Portales, NM, US
My granny found a tag in TN and I wanted one. She told me how to look for tags on the map. When I saw this one on the way to New Mexico my mom drove down here and let me find it. My mom and I go geocaching with my granny sometimes so we were excited about finding this Mammoth. Thank you to the hider.
674 - I thought it was just a rock!
Owl St, Thornton, NH, US
This watch appeared in my email this morning. We jumped in the car and made the 1 hour trek to go find him! Only a little after 4 hours from it being posted!!
277 - Greenback Castle
Russell Hollow Rd, Maryville, TN, US
Awesome castle, had no clue it existed. Thanks for the awesome hide.
674 - I thought it was just a rock!
Owl St, Thornton, NH, US
In 2004, PSU Biology Professor discovered a woolly mammoth tooth in this town. Mammoth is a short distance off the highway. Small pull off area makes for an easy grab.
277 - Greenback Castle
Russell Hollow Rd, Maryville, TN, US
Medieval castles and mammoths didn't exist at the same time, but cool things deserve cool hiding places.
088 - Light the Way
S High St, Lafayette, OH, US
Woke up to a notification that a tag was within reach. Hopped out of bed and made the drive from Paulding, OH!
050 - Lulu the Mammoth
Republican St, SLU, Seattle, WA, US
:) right place right time. I was driving to work and just happened to see the notification pop on the phone. What do you know, it was only 2 exits ahead of me:) I searched the area I spotted in the pic and came up empty but thankfully, there was more than one bench. It was a quick find. What a perfect spot to place a mammoth tag. I'll have to return when they are open.
