Updated clues ~
>
> > After hibernating for the winter, the Algerine Coast Letterbox has
> returned
> > to the shore but has had to be moved due to Mother Nature's
rearranging
of
> > the shoreline. The clues should be corrected to read as follows:
> >
> > SOUTHWEST HARBOR, MAINE
> >
> > Mount Desert Island, Maine
> > Planted September 1, 2002
> > Nearest Town - Southwest Harbor, Hancock County
> > Difficulty - Easy Clues, easy terrain
> >
> > The Algerine Coast will not be found on a map. Many locals do not
even
> know
> > this name for this quiet little cove. Legend suggests that the
name
comes
> > from the long-ago wreck of a sailing ship from Algeria. For those
who
> have
> > discovered this place, it is a lovely spot for a picnic or just for
> walking
> > along the shore and exploring the tidal pools.
> >
> > DIRECTIONS
> >
> > From Route 102 in Southwest Harbor take Seal Cove Road into the
Park.
> This
> > begins as a paved road but as it enters the park it becomes a
"washboard"
> > dirt road. Slow down and enjoy the forest. You will pass several
Park
> > roads and trails for future excursions. Be watchful for hikers and
bikers
> > as this is a very narrow road. When you reach the end of Seal Cove
Road
> > turn right onto Route 102. Continue for just over 2/10 mile. The
road
> > curves over tidal water and then you will see a land locked red
bouy on
> your
> > left. Turn here and continue down the road to the landing. Park
on the
> > right.
> >
> > CLUES
> >
> > Facing the water, go to the right of the picnic area and you will
find a
> > path down to the shore. To your right again you will see two trees
on a
> > point on the shore. Walk toward them until the smallest tree is
directly
> on
> > your right. Take about 45 steps at 330'. (Note - I have short
legs).
On
> > your right you will see many boulders with rose bushes growing
behind
> them.
> > This beach has a fascinating variety of stones - slate, schist and
many
> > colors of granite. Look for a particularly large and somewhat flat
> > outcropping with veins of granite it in it. Here you will find
your
> > treasure covered in rust.
> >
> > This is my first letterbox and first ever attempt at carving a
stamp. I
> > hope you enjoy it. I would love to hear from you -
memlili54@yahoo.com.
> > (Note, this is a popular spot for campfires and kayakers. Please
be
> > discreet and be sure to replace the box so that it is well hidden.
> Thanks!)
> >
>



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