Hi all- please bear wtih me as I try to do this the right way. These
are our first boxes to plant, we hope you enjoy them as much as we
enjoyed putting them together. Hope I've got it right! :o)


Redwing Park (2)
Virginia Beach, VA


TERRAIN: Easy; nice stroll among the gardens.
CLUE DIFFICULTY: Easy, good for those practicing orienteering skills.
PLANTED: March 9, 2002 by the Drakes and their dog Buddy
Email: alwayschaos@yahoo.com


Redwing Park is located in Virginia Beach at 1398 General Booth
Boulevard, not far from the Oceanfront. These boxes are very near
the Flame of Hope stamp on
Oceana Boulevard. After stamping in at the Flame of Hope continue
south on Oceana Boulevard until the major intersection with General
Booth Boulevard. Take a right onto General Booth. Redwing Park is
almost immediately on your left. If you miss the turn, continue down
to the intersection of General Booth and Dam Neck Road. A U turn
here will bring you back by the park.

Bring a lunch to enjoy in the picnic area after stamping in. There
is a nice small playground for the kids to burn off extra energy as
well as a playground for your pooch, too!

Park in the first parking lot to your left as you enter the park.
You may wish to enjoy the Japanese and Rose gardens before beginning
your search. Cross the road and enter the Redwing Gardens. The
Garden Gnome eagerly awaits your arrival.



The Garden Gnome
Start your search at the Redwing Gardens sign just inside the ivy
garlanded white fence. Before you lay four different paths. Which
one to take to visit with the Garden Gnome? Take the 1st paved trail
heading east. Stay on this trail for a little while until two
bridges come into sight.

Under one bridge lives the evil troll. Some say the metal railings
of his bridge act as a lightning rod causing him to be hit many times
over the years by these terrifying bolts. This has surely caused a
bit of his insanity and outright meaness. He is not to be disturbed
at any cost as he most certainly is not a gracious host! Beware!

Under the other bridge lives our kindly Gnome. He spends his time
tending the gardens in Redwing Park. The wooden construction of his
home keeps him safe during storms. You'll find your treasure
hidden
under the end of the bridge nearest the picnic shelters and within
sight of the troll's home. Be careful, as this can be slippery
when
wet. After stamping in carefully rehide the box.

Redwing Park Stamp

Once you have stamped in move toward the center of the bridge. Facing
the troll's bridge, look at your stamped image. The Garden Gnome
points the way to your next find! (Or, standing in the center of the
bridge, take a bearing of 260 degrees).

Continue on your journey by following the paved path to your left.
The Garden Gnome would like you to enjoy the many flowering bushes
and trees as you go. Soon you will come upon a stone-encased water
fountain/bubbler on your right. Continue this path to the Fragrance
Gardens. The Fragrance Gardens were planted especially for the blind
to enjoy but we're sure you will enjoy the beautiful smells, too.

Take a moment to smell the Dwarf Gardenia, the Pitosporum, the Lilac
and the Anise bushes. Find the Ligstrum bush and take a bearing of 32
degrees to the paved path. Follow the paved path bearing to the left
as it meanders around the topiary. Before reaching the covered
wishing well you will see a gravel path to your right. Take the
gravel path. Shortly you must decide which path to choose.

At the intersection of many paths take a bearing of 100 degrees. 20
paces ahead you will find the Mrs. C.L. Hershberger crepe myrtle
memorial tree. From here locate the "U" shaped tree. At the
"U"
shaped tree follow the gravel path to the right until it connects
again with the paved path. Take a left onto this path. Continue on,
bearing left to your second gravel path on the left. Nestled within
the trees here (bearing 350 degrees) is a bench to take a rest.
While sitting on the bench locate the pair of trees growing together
to your left. You'll find the Redwing Park stamp hidden under
the
pine needles in a small cubby at the base of the tree nearest to the
bench. Stamp in and rehide well.

Enjoy! :o)