I have thought about this question quite a bit myself. Some of the
boxes I have put out are in places that have posted trail rules about
staying on trail. These I have placed trail-side, which is certainly
much more difficult to find hiding places that 1) will not be
accidentally discovered by a curious passerby; 2) will not require
the box-hunter to disturb the area in their search; but yet 3)lend
themselves to at least semi-challenging clues.

In other places where staying on trail is not mandated, I try to keep
the majority of the traveling on established trails and when the
clues do stray away from the path, look for areas that are not
densely overgrown, fragile terrain or habitat to delicate plants or
flowers, in which case my presence may damage the landscape or leave
a defined path.

I think it's just a matter of observing the rules of the place you
are at, and then letting common sense and environmental
responsibility lead you from there.

Deb (SpringChick)
P15 F7 X0

--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "MARTEL" wrote:
> I have a question regarding this post. And no, I am not passing
any judgnments or making any comments - I am just asking a question.
>
> Randy wrote:
> >
> > "I find places with zero chance of accidental discovery, I mean
remote places way off trail"
>
> I have been under the impression that we should be hiding our boxes
in a way that does not require disturbing the area in order to
retrieve the box. (Leave no trace) In my mind that has meant not
placing anything really "off trail". I have the good fortune to live
surrounded by Acadia National Park and know the havoc that is done to
this area by all the visitors who would rather make their own trail.
So, my question is this: What are people's "rules of thumb"
regarding where you plant? How far "off trail" do you tend to go?
So far my plants have been where the searchers will be walking on
shoreline or climbing on ledge - so nothing to trample. I would
really like to hear others thoughts on this. Thanks for your time.
> Memlili
>
> >