If I had gotten on the ball a little sooner, you could have looked for
this batch as well Kimberly:


Tualatin Hills Nature Park Series

Located on Millikan Blvd near Murray Blvd and TV Hwy in Beaverton. This
Nature Park is a 22 acre nature preserve with several ecosystems. A
variety of wildlife exist here in the middle of a busy suburban
neighborhood. This series is family friendly and two of the boxes could
potentially be handicap accessible.

The letterboxes feature wildlife you might see within the Park. You
will need a Park Map (available in or out in front of the Interp.Ctr) to
find trails easily. All of the letterboxes are located within one or
two steps of the trail. Please remain on the marked trails. Remember
to replace the letterboxes as you found them with lids tight and all
contents within the ziploc bags provided. Good luck & happy
letterboxing!

All directions begin at the Interpretive Center

Box 1

I am a fish, small and wary. Colorful and prized by anglers. I like
warm water best. To find my letterbox you wont have to swim! Travel
down the Oak Trail. If you think you need a rest, sit awhile. You are
very near my hiding place. 10 more steps and you will see a decomposing
stump on the left side of the trail. Reach behind the stump and grab me
by the tail!

terrain: paved path difficulty: easy

Box 2

I am furry with good ears and eyes. Some say my feet are lucky. To
find me you will hop along the Oak Trail past box 1. When you get to
the long boardwalk, turn around and make 15 hops back up the trail. I
am hiding down low. You might see one of the predators I hide from
etched in stone. (note: stinging nettle alert!!)

terrain: paved path difficulty: easy

Box 3

I slither along the sunny paths. I have no legs, yet I move very fast
to stay out from under your boots! To find me, walk along the Creek
Trail. 25 paces west of the reed forest you may see some of my kind
resting in the pockets of this snake condominium. It looks like a
giant fan with lots of hiding places. Look down low and you will find
me. Please take extra care when replacing this box as it is is very
near the trail and could easily be seen and taken.

terrain: dirt path difficulty: moderately easy

Box 4

I fish from above. I am small but noisy. I share the Big Pond with
herons, nutria, ducks and frogs. From the Vine Maple Trail, turn onto
the Big Fir Trail. Turn left onto the Trillium Loop. 50 big paces
after the trail curves around a big stump, you will see 5 maple trees
with one skinny pine whispering secrets to them. They have a good view
of the marsh. Box 4 is hidden in the roots. If you see the Big Pond
you have gone too far.

terrain: dirt path difficulty: observant letterboxing required!