I received verbal approval from the Chief Park Ranger at Minute Man
National Historical Park to plant a letterbox in the park. This was
such a pleasant surprise! He said I should receive the permit in a
week or two.
The park is operated by the National Park Service and I'd heard that
they never allow caches, but I thought I'd give it a shot. This is a
wonderful little park in Concord, MA. I'm just itching to start
carving now! (Yes, it will be of a Minute Man.)
Choi
happy letterboxer
NPS Letterboxing
13 messages in this thread |
Started on 2005-06-03
NPS Letterboxing
From: Choi (john@johnsblog.com) |
Date: 2005-06-03 21:00:45 UTC
Re: NPS Letterboxing
From: dvn2rckr (dvn2rckr@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-06-03 21:06:21 UTC
That's awesome news!!! Thanks for sharing and for providing us the
incentive to follow in your footsteps!!!
My personal experience has been that everytime I have sought permission
for planting a letterbox, it has not only been allowed but welcomed
enthusiastically!
dvn2r ckr
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Choi" wrote:
> I received verbal approval from the Chief Park Ranger at Minute Man
> National Historical Park to plant a letterbox in the park. This was
> such a pleasant surprise! He said I should receive the permit in a
> week or two.
> Choi
> happy letterboxer
incentive to follow in your footsteps!!!
My personal experience has been that everytime I have sought permission
for planting a letterbox, it has not only been allowed but welcomed
enthusiastically!
dvn2r ckr
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Choi"
> I received verbal approval from the Chief Park Ranger at Minute Man
> National Historical Park to plant a letterbox in the park. This was
> such a pleasant surprise! He said I should receive the permit in a
> week or two.
> Choi
> happy letterboxer
Re: [LbNA] NPS Letterboxing
From: ELLEN RUPARD (ellenrupard@sbcglobal.net) |
Date: 2005-06-03 19:05:38 UTC-07:00
Choi -
Congratulations! One giant step for covert letterboxing. Way cool! Betsy Ross
Choi wrote:
I received verbal approval from the Chief Park Ranger at Minute Man
National Historical Park to plant a letterbox in the park. This was
such a pleasant surprise! He said I should receive the permit in a
week or two.
The park is operated by the National Park Service and I'd heard that
they never allow caches, but I thought I'd give it a shot. This is a
wonderful little park in Concord, MA. I'm just itching to start
carving now! (Yes, it will be of a Minute Man.)
Choi
happy letterboxer
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Congratulations! One giant step for covert letterboxing. Way cool! Betsy Ross
Choi
I received verbal approval from the Chief Park Ranger at Minute Man
National Historical Park to plant a letterbox in the park. This was
such a pleasant surprise! He said I should receive the permit in a
week or two.
The park is operated by the National Park Service and I'd heard that
they never allow caches, but I thought I'd give it a shot. This is a
wonderful little park in Concord, MA. I'm just itching to start
carving now! (Yes, it will be of a Minute Man.)
Choi
happy letterboxer
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Re: NPS Letterboxing
From: chunna21 (elawrenc@capecod.net) |
Date: 2005-06-04 03:53:41 UTC
This is what its all about!!! ....., enjoying the 'sport' of the hunt
and finding new places to explore!
Mermaid Mom
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Choi"
> I received verbal approval from the Chief Park Ranger at Minute Man
> National Historical Park to plant a letterbox in the park. This was
> such a pleasant surprise! He said I should receive the permit in a
> week or two.
>
> The park is operated by the National Park Service and I'd heard that
> they never allow caches, but I thought I'd give it a shot. >
> Choi
> happy letterboxer
Re: NPS Letterboxing
From: chunna21 (elawrenc@capecod.net) |
Date: 2005-06-04 03:58:09 UTC
Or am I being "clueless"??
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "chunna21" wrote:
>
> This is what its all about!!! ....., enjoying the 'sport' of the hunt
> and finding new places to explore!
>
> Mermaid Mom
>
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Choi" wrote:
> > I received verbal approval from the Chief Park Ranger at Minute Man
> > National Historical Park to plant a letterbox in the park. This was
> > such a pleasant surprise! He said I should receive the permit in a
> > week or two.
> >
> > The park is operated by the National Park Service and I'd heard that
> > they never allow caches, but I thought I'd give it a shot. >
> > Choi
> > happy letterboxer
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "chunna21"
>
> This is what its all about!!! ....., enjoying the 'sport' of the hunt
> and finding new places to explore!
>
> Mermaid Mom
>
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Choi"
> > I received verbal approval from the Chief Park Ranger at Minute Man
> > National Historical Park to plant a letterbox in the park. This was
> > such a pleasant surprise! He said I should receive the permit in a
> > week or two.
> >
> > The park is operated by the National Park Service and I'd heard that
> > they never allow caches, but I thought I'd give it a shot. >
> > Choi
> > happy letterboxer
Re: NPS Letterboxing
From: Mike Brooks (qocmike@msn.com) |
Date: 2005-06-04 21:17:31 UTC
Very cool. Is the permission for anyone to plant a letterbox, or is he
going to want us individually seeking permission for each individual
letterbox?
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Choi" wrote:
> I received verbal approval from the Chief Park Ranger at Minute Man
> National Historical Park to plant a letterbox in the park. This was
> such a pleasant surprise! He said I should receive the permit in a
> week or two.
going to want us individually seeking permission for each individual
letterbox?
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Choi"
> I received verbal approval from the Chief Park Ranger at Minute Man
> National Historical Park to plant a letterbox in the park. This was
> such a pleasant surprise! He said I should receive the permit in a
> week or two.
Re: NPS Letterboxing
From: Sissy n CR (cr@sc.rr.com) |
Date: 2005-06-05 11:36:13 UTC
Congratulations!
Yet another example of disproving the lie of letterboxing not being
allowed on NPS property. The same goes with USF&WS land, but you're
not likely to get approval for ANYthing not related to wildlife
conservation there.
I'd also stress that most likely each and every box will have to have
permission. Don't assume that one box is in there, it's automatically
okay for more to go in. You can assume, however, that the hard part of
explaining letterboxing has already been done, so don't hesitate to ask!
I would also ask that everyone monitor their boxes closely. The more
boxes on NPS land that show to have absolutely no problem the better.
That way when the director starts polling the different parks, they can
give postive responses.
CR
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Choi" wrote:
> I received verbal approval from the Chief Park Ranger at Minute Man
> National Historical Park to plant a letterbox in the park.
Yet another example of disproving the lie of letterboxing not being
allowed on NPS property. The same goes with USF&WS land, but you're
not likely to get approval for ANYthing not related to wildlife
conservation there.
I'd also stress that most likely each and every box will have to have
permission. Don't assume that one box is in there, it's automatically
okay for more to go in. You can assume, however, that the hard part of
explaining letterboxing has already been done, so don't hesitate to ask!
I would also ask that everyone monitor their boxes closely. The more
boxes on NPS land that show to have absolutely no problem the better.
That way when the director starts polling the different parks, they can
give postive responses.
CR
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Choi"
> I received verbal approval from the Chief Park Ranger at Minute Man
> National Historical Park to plant a letterbox in the park.
Re: NPS Letterboxing
From: Choi (john@johnsblog.com) |
Date: 2005-06-06 14:28:03 UTC
It's definitely case by case. NPS requires a permit to place a
letterbox in a national park. The park supervisor has complete
latitude to accept or deny each permit application as they see fit.
They have to weigh whether the potential benefit of bringing more
people to the park outweigh the risks to sensitive wildlife or
historical structures. The standard permit application fee is $100 but
the have the option to waive or reduce the fee, as was done in this case.
Choi
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Brooks" wrote:
> Very cool. Is the permission for anyone to plant a letterbox, or is he
> going to want us individually seeking permission for each individual
> letterbox?
letterbox in a national park. The park supervisor has complete
latitude to accept or deny each permit application as they see fit.
They have to weigh whether the potential benefit of bringing more
people to the park outweigh the risks to sensitive wildlife or
historical structures. The standard permit application fee is $100 but
the have the option to waive or reduce the fee, as was done in this case.
Choi
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Brooks"
> Very cool. Is the permission for anyone to plant a letterbox, or is he
> going to want us individually seeking permission for each individual
> letterbox?
Re: [LbNA] NPS Letterboxing
From: (LetHerBox@aol.com) |
Date: 2005-06-06 14:23:26 UTC-04:00
Was there a fee for the permit?
Mookie Fish
Mookie Fish
Re: [LbNA] NPS Letterboxing
From: (john@johnsblog.com) |
Date: 2005-06-06 15:11:33 UTC-04:00
I was told that the standard permit application fee is
$100 but that they would waive or reduce the fee for my
letterbox application.
Choi
On Mon, 6 Jun 2005 14:23:26 EDT
LetHerBox@aol.com wrote:
> Was there a fee for the permit?
>
> Mookie Fish
$100 but that they would waive or reduce the fee for my
letterbox application.
Choi
On Mon, 6 Jun 2005 14:23:26 EDT
LetHerBox@aol.com wrote:
> Was there a fee for the permit?
>
> Mookie Fish
Re: [LbNA] NPS Letterboxing
From: justplaingeorge (justplaingeorge@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-06-06 19:26:27 UTC
I just applied for one as well and they waived the fee.
Shell
Knights of Columbo
>
> On Mon, 6 Jun 2005 14:23:26 EDT
> LetHerBox@a... wrote:
> > Was there a fee for the permit?
> >
> > Mookie Fish
Shell
Knights of Columbo
>
> On Mon, 6 Jun 2005 14:23:26 EDT
> LetHerBox@a... wrote:
> > Was there a fee for the permit?
> >
> > Mookie Fish
Re: [LbNA] NPS Letterboxing
From: birder579 (birder579@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-06-08 00:19:27 UTC
At what park / city / state did you apply?
The Bird Stamper
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "justplaingeorge"
wrote:
> I just applied for one as well and they waived the fee.
>
> Shell
> Knights of Columbo
>
> >
> > On Mon, 6 Jun 2005 14:23:26 EDT
> > LetHerBox@a... wrote:
> > > Was there a fee for the permit?
> > >
> > > Mookie Fish
The Bird Stamper
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "justplaingeorge"
> I just applied for one as well and they waived the fee.
>
> Shell
> Knights of Columbo
>
> >
> > On Mon, 6 Jun 2005 14:23:26 EDT
> > LetHerBox@a... wrote:
> > > Was there a fee for the permit?
> > >
> > > Mookie Fish
Re: [LbNA] NPS Letterboxing
From: justplaingeorge (justplaingeorge@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-06-08 11:30:58 UTC
Prince William Forest Park, VA
Shell
Knights of Columbo
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "birder579"
wrote:
> At what park / city / state did you apply?
> The Bird Stamper
Shell
Knights of Columbo
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "birder579"
wrote:
> At what park / city / state did you apply?
> The Bird Stamper