Unlike traditional geocaches, Virtual Caches do not have a physical container. Instead, they focus on the discovery of a location – in this case, the six Northwest Trolls.

To claim the “find,” players attach a photo of themselves or a personal item with the troll to their digital log in-app or on Geocaching.com.

Click here to learn about different types of geocaches.

This ambitious public art project is presented by Scan Design Foundation, whose mission is to support Danish-American relations with a focus on environmental sustainability.

NWTrolls: Way of the Bird King features six giant hand-built troll sculptures by Danish environmental artist, Thomas Dambo. The publicly-accessible sculptures will be located around the Pacific Northwest where each whimsical troll sculpture is part of an underlying environmental story. The project celebrates the human experience of art by amplifying the connections of cultural heritage between Coast Salish tribal communities and Scandinavian traditions.

Thanks to funding partners and host site partners, there is no admission fee to visit any of the trolls.

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By virtue of the recycled materials, the Northwest Trolls are intended to be a temporary installation for the public to enjoy for several years. The artist intends the trolls to age naturally. Site hosts will perform basic maintenance and repairs to keep each troll safe and in good shape for as long as possible.

In Nordic mythology and folklore, trolls are known to be fierce protectors of nature. Please help us keep the Northwest Trolls healthy by treating them and their surroundings with care.