I really like the rest stop idea, and we will be making some up soon.
I wonder if the webmasters could work up an access point based on
Interstates in addition to the state/county system.

Tom


On Saturday, April 12, 2003, at 10:59 AM, Arthur Vandalay wrote:

>
> Maryland I-95 Service Area Boxes by Cavalier Manor
>
>
>
> Letterboxes are supposed to be in a beautiful, interesting, or remote
> location. Although these service areas are none of the above, perhaps
> the Gas-n-Go and Pit Stop microboxes will make the I-95 drive a
> bit more bearable. Maybe eventually we can get whole chains of boxes
> going at rest stops throughout the country! There are two one for
> the journey and one for the return.
>
> The clues are straightforward to minimize suspicious wandering about
> and frustration for tired brains.
>
>
>
>
>
> Gas-n-Go Microbox
>
> By Cavalier Manor
>
> Placed April 9, 2003
>
> Chesapeake House Service Area / I-95
>
> North East, MD
>
> Cecil County
>
>
>
> You can find this box from either the southbound or northbound sides
> of the rest stop.
>
> Find the white footprints and follow them. Some lead to the Batmobile.
> Others lead to a purple dinosaur (not Barney, thank goodness!).
>
> Where the footprints end, you could go inside for a beverage and
> snack. But you seek a different type of refreshment a nice view, a
> walk in the woods, a place to unkink the aches that come from a
> roadtrip so instead you turn and go up the grassy hill.
>
> When you reach the highest picnic table, take a moment to enjoy the
> view (well, at least its better than staring at taillights). Then,
> turn to your left where you will see a little path into the woods.
> Your brief escape into the forest! After the path curves to the right,
> look for a larger tree with a stump beside it. Your treasure lies
> behind that stump.
>
> Happy trails!
>
> Please email us about the condition of the box:
> CavalierManorLtrbx@yahoo.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Pit Stop Microbox
>
> By Cavalier Manor
>
> Placed April 9, 2003
>
> Maryland House Service Area / I-95
>
> Aberdeen, Maryland
>
> Harford County
>
>
>
> You may want to get your icy or piping hot beverage before you begin.
>
> Begin your pit stop in front of the house facing the three flags. Take
> a moment to read the highlights of the Maryland Colony on the
> historical marker to your left. Turn right and go down the ramp. On
> the way, you can learn more about Maryland State history. Who knew pit
> stops could be so edifying?
>
> At the bottom of the ramp, turn left. Pretty soon youll be walking
> next to a brick wall. Follow it all the way to the end. This would be
> a good time to bring out that drink and have a seat under the big tree
> youll find. Your treasure is at the very end of the wall.
>
> Happy trails!
>
> Please email us about the condition of the box:
> CavalierManorLtrbx@yahoo.com
>
>
>
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