> Just back from a great afternoon hike. A couple of points to
> consider for this hike. 1. Mosquito repellant is a MUST. 2.
> Currently the 1st letterbox is impossible to reach due to a VERY
> active bee hive in the many-trunked maple tree. (I have a question
> here, does bushwacking in this hobby actually mean chopping down
> bushes? It is an EXTREMELY overgrown area--I itch in anticipation
of
> my poison ivy :) 3. Despite the suggestion that bikes and strollers
> are welcome I would advise against either (especially strollers)for
> the 1st letterbox. The woodchips would make the stroller wheels
> impossible to manage. 4. This is a beautiful hike, FYI approx. 4+
> miles.