Hi Folks,
I'm fairly new to this. I've found 7 boxes so far in the LA area,
and have been planning on planting a few boxes. I already have them
complete. One question I have is how do I know where I can and
cannot plant boxes? I've read several message postings that imply
that we can't post in national parks and such, but I haven't been
able to find any info on the types of places I should avoid so I
don't get in trouble.
Thanks,
GG
Newbie- where can I plant boxes
6 messages in this thread |
Started on 2004-08-26
Newbie- where can I plant boxes
From: chevy29127 (chevy29127@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-08-26 05:41:45 UTC
Re: [LbNA] Newbie- where can I plant boxes
From: Anna Lisa Yoder (annalisa@fast.net) |
Date: 2004-08-26 01:52:07 UTC-04:00
You're correct about national parks, even though I hear there are word of mouth ones. If they are found by rangers, they won't last. And they'd better not be able to be Googled. Nat'l forests are ok, I believe. I understand that with a lot of parks, it may be best to not have the park name in the title so it is less easily Googled. Private property is out. Some cemeteries and schools and even libraries have letterboxes, but all of these spots are tricky ones. There are some letterboxes hidden in caves, but I believe the best advice is that caves aren't a great idea-- bad air is a problem, as are the many animals who use caves for a home--bat colonies esp. should not be disturbed, and other cave animals can be dangerous. Heavy traffic areas pose the problem of detection by the wrong people, and also difficulty stamping in discreetly. Some planters get around the detection problem by hiding microboxes in these areas. Other people who have planted a lot will be much better at answering this; I've only learned this by listening & reading. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I'm planning boxes too. --lunaryakketyact
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Re: Newbie- where can I plant boxes
From: Steve and Heidi (stephenholyfield@sbcglobal.net) |
Date: 2004-08-26 07:05:45 UTC
Here's a couple of ideas and experiences:
** Connecticut's Department of Environmental Protection embraces
letterboxing. They actually put their own series of 30 letterboxes
out in state forests! wow! In general, any state park or forest in
CT is a good place.
** Some local land trusts like letterboxing. Of course some don't --
and we generally know which ones those are! Take a hike on land
trust property, try to run into members of that land trust and then
talk to them about letterboxing. A fine point that worked with one
here in CT was that letterboxes have logbooks. Logbooks can be used
to document visitors. Land trusts like to show that when they spend
money and develop trails, people come from all over to use such
trails.
** Also here in CT we have lots of blue trails. They really do criss
cross the state. They tend to be tougher hikes and geared more
towards the letterboxer that likes "hikes" and not as much "numbers".
We've done several series' on blue trails and had a blast finding and
exploring.
Hope this helps give you ideas?!
-Steve, Heidi and Madras in CT
** Connecticut's Department of Environmental Protection embraces
letterboxing. They actually put their own series of 30 letterboxes
out in state forests! wow! In general, any state park or forest in
CT is a good place.
** Some local land trusts like letterboxing. Of course some don't --
and we generally know which ones those are! Take a hike on land
trust property, try to run into members of that land trust and then
talk to them about letterboxing. A fine point that worked with one
here in CT was that letterboxes have logbooks. Logbooks can be used
to document visitors. Land trusts like to show that when they spend
money and develop trails, people come from all over to use such
trails.
** Also here in CT we have lots of blue trails. They really do criss
cross the state. They tend to be tougher hikes and geared more
towards the letterboxer that likes "hikes" and not as much "numbers".
We've done several series' on blue trails and had a blast finding and
exploring.
Hope this helps give you ideas?!
-Steve, Heidi and Madras in CT
Re: [LbNA] Re: Newbie- where can I plant boxes
From: Peppermint Patti (peppermint.patti@mail.com) |
Date: 2004-08-26 07:26:47 UTC-04:00
Oh sure! Plant 'em in CT! They don't seem to have enough letterboxes! ;) hehehe
Peppermint Patti :)
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve and Heidi
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 3:05 AM
Subject: [LbNA] Re: Newbie- where can I plant boxes
Here's a couple of ideas and experiences:
** Connecticut's Department of Environmental Protection embraces
letterboxing. They actually put their own series of 30 letterboxes
out in state forests! wow! In general, any state park or forest in
CT is a good place.
** Some local land trusts like letterboxing. Of course some don't --
and we generally know which ones those are! Take a hike on land
trust property, try to run into members of that land trust and then
talk to them about letterboxing. A fine point that worked with one
here in CT was that letterboxes have logbooks. Logbooks can be used
to document visitors. Land trusts like to show that when they spend
money and develop trails, people come from all over to use such
trails.
** Also here in CT we have lots of blue trails. They really do criss
cross the state. They tend to be tougher hikes and geared more
towards the letterboxer that likes "hikes" and not as much "numbers".
We've done several series' on blue trails and had a blast finding and
exploring.
Hope this helps give you ideas?!
-Steve, Heidi and Madras in CT
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Peppermint Patti :)
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve and Heidi
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 3:05 AM
Subject: [LbNA] Re: Newbie- where can I plant boxes
Here's a couple of ideas and experiences:
** Connecticut's Department of Environmental Protection embraces
letterboxing. They actually put their own series of 30 letterboxes
out in state forests! wow! In general, any state park or forest in
CT is a good place.
** Some local land trusts like letterboxing. Of course some don't --
and we generally know which ones those are! Take a hike on land
trust property, try to run into members of that land trust and then
talk to them about letterboxing. A fine point that worked with one
here in CT was that letterboxes have logbooks. Logbooks can be used
to document visitors. Land trusts like to show that when they spend
money and develop trails, people come from all over to use such
trails.
** Also here in CT we have lots of blue trails. They really do criss
cross the state. They tend to be tougher hikes and geared more
towards the letterboxer that likes "hikes" and not as much "numbers".
We've done several series' on blue trails and had a blast finding and
exploring.
Hope this helps give you ideas?!
-Steve, Heidi and Madras in CT
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Re: Newbie- where can I plant boxes
From: Timbertoes (toomey@genevaonline.com) |
Date: 2004-08-26 14:46:57 UTC
What are "blue" trails?
Timbertoes
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Steve and Heidi"
wrote:
> > ** Also here in CT we have lots of blue trails. They really do
criss
> cross the state. They tend to be tougher hikes and geared more
> towards the letterboxer that likes "hikes" and not as
much "numbers".
> We've done several series' on blue trails and had a blast finding
and
> exploring.
Timbertoes
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Steve and Heidi"
> > ** Also here in CT we have lots of blue trails. They really do
criss
> cross the state. They tend to be tougher hikes and geared more
> towards the letterboxer that likes "hikes" and not as
much "numbers".
> We've done several series' on blue trails and had a blast finding
and
> exploring.
Re: Newbie- where can I plant boxes
From: Judy B (sowbiz@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-08-26 15:16:23 UTC
This is one site you can go to and learn about 'blue trails' as a CT
thing
http://www.ctwoodlands.org/bluetrails.html
Not to be confused with any other park actually marking trails with
blue, white, red, yellow . . .
Judy B
Fairfax VA
sewsowbizzy
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Timbertoes"
wrote:
> What are "blue" trails?
>
> Timbertoes
thing
http://www.ctwoodlands.org/bluetrails.html
Not to be confused with any other park actually marking trails with
blue, white, red, yellow . . .
Judy B
Fairfax VA
sewsowbizzy
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Timbertoes"
wrote:
> What are "blue" trails?
>
> Timbertoes