Recreation, Outdoors, Letterboxing
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 - Links to dozens of forums and clue sites.
- US-based portal offering FAQ, links, forums, and a members-only section where clues can be submitted.
- Tara Lowry offers clues to her boxes and images of her many hand-carved stamps, with tutorials and links.
- The Drew family of East Lyme, Connecticut, offer clues in New England states as well as Washington, DC, South Carolina, and Colorado.
- Information about letterboxing in and around Nebraska. Includes clues and logs for local letterboxes, as well as some resources for letterboxing in general.
- Clues to letterboxes placed by twograysquirrels, mostly in Maryland and Virginia.
- Abstract of an article by Chris Granstrom, with link to a few references.
- This Englishman from Torquay has written a brief history with a guide to the Tors and some examples of stamps.
- Radio host Linda Wertheimer and Thomas Johnston, an enthusiast in Washington, D.C., find a letterbox near the White House. [audio]
- Posts first finds submitted by new US letterboxers, organized by state.
- Chuck and Molly's letterboxes in Connecticut.
- Hitchhikers are a form of traveling letterbox. Site includes lists of hitchhikers and last reported letterbox location.
- A collection of information and clues relating to letterboxing, a hobby that combines hiking, art, orienteering and mystery in a treasure-hunt style activity.
- Clues for letterboxes located in Kansas.
- Anna and Paul offer clues to boxes in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont.
- British university student studying letterboxing for her dissertation asks visitors to answer a few questions on the activity.
- History of the activity, similar to orienteering, begun in 1854 at Cranmere Pool on the moor, and now popular in many countries. Offers a forum and contact information.
- Discussion group for US letterboxers.
- Article on local letterboxing from chain of community newspapers near Washington, DC.
- Clues to boxes hidden in Granby, Connecticut.
- Offering clues for letterboxes in the Syracuse, New York area.
- Article describing the basics and the factors that motivate people to start letterboxing.
- Artist from Salem, Massachusetts describes her boxes.
- Ambitious family project placing letterboxes in each state, patterned after the US quarters series.
- Trip planning portal offers clue search by country as well as tutorials and premium members services.
- Bonnie and Betsey Sennott offer clues to their boxes in Massachusetts.
- Clues to letterboxes he has placed, mostly in the Northwest US.
- Database of clues to letterboxes in urban locations, primarily in Europe.
- Introductory information, message board, resources, links to clues, and tips for letterboxing with dogs.
- Feature story datelined Oakland, New Jersey.
- Clues to boxes placed by Ruthann Zaroff and her family throughout Michigan, plus images of the stamps she created for them.
- Introduction, tips and things to avoid, news, survey, and letterbox clues for the Dartmoor area.
- Clues for boxes in Dartmoor and in the Netherlands. [English and Dutch]
- Forum with clues and discussion topics. Includes helpful hints on methods and supplies.
- Account first published as "More Dartmoor Letterboxes" by Anne Swinscow in 1986.
- Clues to quick and easy letterboxes to find while traveling on Route I-95, from Maine to Florida.
- Mark & Sue's blog of letterboxing events in New England.
- Article by Caroline Kettlewell describes her discovery of the activity.
- Articles including getting started, outdoor ethics, and explanation of cryptic letterboxer codes. Also includes list of boxes found and clues for boxes placed in New York and Pennsylvania.
- Family and friends offer clues to letterboxes in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
- List of their boxes planted, found, and exchanged, primarily in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
- Clues for boxes she planted in Washington and Massachusetts.
- Clues, views, and news including boxes from Team Psychokiwi, Judi, Linton, and the Bunny.
- Discussion group for the northeastern US.
- Family offers clues for Pennsylvania, New York and other states.
- Clues by country and tips for enjoyment.
- Weblog about his letterboxing hobby.
- Personal page with clues for boxes placed throughout the western United States, as well as a few in Canada, Africa, and Central America. Also includes tips for improving the stamp quality.
- Clues for boxes placed primarily in Rhode Island, but a few in other states as well. Also includes logs of the movement of hitchhiker boxes, primarily in New England.
- Introduction, contact details, and guidelines for letterboxing in the Dartmoor area.
- Clues to boxes in Oklahoma City as well as New Mexico, Alabama, and Costa Rica.
- Couple from Kensington, Connecticut describe activites in eleven states and the island of Aruba.
- Clues to nearly 100 letterboxes that Silver Eagle has placed in North America, primarily in Texas.
- Search for boxes in Long Beach, San Bernardino and Lake Arrowhead, California.
- Forums and worldwide clues database.
- Brief article includes details on supplies and features instructions for participation with children.
- Michelle Spalding offers a history of letterboxing in England and the United States with bibliography.
- Introduction, photographs of personal stamps, and clues for boxes planted in southwest British Columbia.
- Rubber stamp carver Mitch offers instructions on how to carve a stamp, and some examples.
- Virtual letterbox clues lead visitors on an online hunt.
- Official site supports letterboxing in publicly owned state forests.
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