The Final Four: Our Remaining Virtual Caches

The Last Four Virtual Caches of the Brazos Valley

Virtual caches have a special kind of charm — no container, no logbook, just a cool location and a reason to stop and appreciate something unique. The downside? They're rare, and there's no way to create one unless HQ grants a Virtual Reward.

Over time, the Brazos Valley has gradually gone from a handful of virtuals… to just four. Here's your clean guide to the “Final Four” virtuals still active in our area — all worth a visit, especially if you're working on clearing out your map or planning a BV caching tour!

Let’s give them a little spotlight.

 

Virtual caches in the Brazos Valley

👻 GC995E — On the Farm

📍 Location: Richard Carter Park, College Station

🗓️ Placed: October 8, 2002

Situated at the historic Richard Carter Park — the original homestead of College Station’s founder — this peaceful virtual is one of the oldest caches of any type still active in CS. A wonderful first virtual for new cachers.

👻 GCAJJ04 — The 12th Man

📍 Location: Near Kyle Field

🗓️ Placed: May 21, 2024

Our one and only modern virtual! This Virtual Reward brings you to an iconic Texas A&M landmark and makes for a perfect addition to any TAMU-themed caching day.

👻 GC9659 — Madisonville #1

📍 Location: Madison County Courthouse, Madisonville

🗓️ Placed: October 2, 2002

A true courthouse-square classic from the early days of geocaching. Simple, nostalgic, and the perfect excuse for a short road trip up Highway 21.

👻 GCA570 — Composer

📍 Location: Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site

🗓️ Placed: November 7, 2002

Washington-on-the-Brazos is already a meaningful destination, and this virtual adds to the experience. Another 2002 original still standing proudly.

🗺️ Recently Archived Virtuals

In recent years, we've said goodbye to several local virtuals, including:

• A-Maze-Ing (College Station)
• The MSC Virtual
• The Lake Bryan Overlook
• The Bryan Downtown Heritage Virtual
• Several early TAMU-area listings
• One near Navasota

While archived virtuals can’t return, their history makes the remaining four even more special.

🎉 Want to Experience All Four?

Make it a day trip! Try this Brazos Valley Virtual Tour route:

• Start over to Washington-on-the-Brazos
• Start in College Station with on the farm
• Head over to Kyle Field
• Head up towards Madisonville

History, scenery, road-trip fun — all in one loop.

💬 Final Thoughts

Virtual caches may be rare, but the ones we still have in the Brazos Valley are genuinely worth the visit. Whether you’re working on clearing your map or knocking out special cache types, these four make for a great adventure.

Happy caching — and who knows? Maybe one day, another BV cacher will snag a Virtual Reward and give us a fifth!

Posted by Brazos Valley Geocachers • Category: 🧭 Finds