On March 17, 2002 Funhog placed the Prairie Dreams Letterbox near Denton,
Lancaster County, Nebraska. This box is hidden in a beautiful preserve that
protects over five hundred acres of virgin prairie, never having been
tilled by the hand of man. Come see what this country looked like to the
native people who lived here long before Columbus arrived.
to the trailhead: From Lincoln head South on Route 77 to the stoplight at
West Denton Road. Go west to SW 98th and then go left to the Spring Creek
Prairie Preserve. Park and check in at the office.
to the letterbox: walk clockwise around the pond until you are given the
choice of woods or water. Head for the trees but don't get corralled at the
Y. Instead, take the trail at 25 degrees magnetic. 0ver the river and
through the woods to a meadow you will go. Keeping trees on your left and
grass on your right continue uphill to a leaning fencepost reaching for a
young cedar. Walk left along the barbs until you see an orange rod in the
embrace of a fallen tree, home to this letterbox. This box is very
particular about how it comes and goes from its home: face down, bottoms up
will do the trick. If you continue on the main trail, you will complete a
loop back to your starting point.
2nd new letterbox NE
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Started on 2002-03-19
2nd new letterbox NE
From: K L Sinizer (funhog@pacifier.com) |
Date: 2002-03-19 22:55:00 UTC-08:00
2nd new letterbox NE
From: funhog1 (funhog@pacifier.com) |
Date: 2003-03-27 05:08:05 UTC
On March 24, 2003 Funhog placed the Heartland Letterbox near Omaha,
Sarpy County, Nebraska. This box is a tribute to the small farms of
America's breadbasket, many of which have been swallowed up by huge
corporate agricultural ventures, housing developments and recreational
use. The rolling hills of eastern Nebraska are still home to these
vanishing family farms. This walk is about 2 miles roundtrip on a
paved path with no shade to be found until you reach the box.
To the trailhead: from exit #439 on I-80 go west about a half mile on
Highway 370. Just after you cross the bridge you will find the parking
lot for the Chalco Hills Recreation Area. Park on the right.
To the letterbox: Shun the trolls. You are seeking a shady dell,
perfect for alfresco dining. As you approach this place, you will
receive an invitation to rest from a sturdy fellow on the left. Accept
his invitation and set your compass for 200 degrees magnetic.
Surrounded by The Magnificent Seven the letterbox is waiting,
sheltered beneath bark and sticks.
Sarpy County, Nebraska. This box is a tribute to the small farms of
America's breadbasket, many of which have been swallowed up by huge
corporate agricultural ventures, housing developments and recreational
use. The rolling hills of eastern Nebraska are still home to these
vanishing family farms. This walk is about 2 miles roundtrip on a
paved path with no shade to be found until you reach the box.
To the trailhead: from exit #439 on I-80 go west about a half mile on
Highway 370. Just after you cross the bridge you will find the parking
lot for the Chalco Hills Recreation Area. Park on the right.
To the letterbox: Shun the trolls. You are seeking a shady dell,
perfect for alfresco dining. As you approach this place, you will
receive an invitation to rest from a sturdy fellow on the left. Accept
his invitation and set your compass for 200 degrees magnetic.
Surrounded by The Magnificent Seven the letterbox is waiting,
sheltered beneath bark and sticks.