> The first letterbox in Juneau, Alaska, was planted by M. Gainey in
> September 2002 at the shrine of St. Therese. The county is the City
of Juneau Borough. The box is called the Shrine of St. Therese Box.
>
> Because this box is an orphan, would you be kind enough to drop me a
> line at mlgainey@y... after you stamp in letting me know the
> condition of the box? Much thanks.
>
> The shrine is, of course, a religious place, so please act
> accordingly. I urge you to explore it beyond the clues below; I
found
> it to be a calming, restorative place.
>
> Happy boxing!
>
> Take Egan Drive in the direction of the ferry terminal and Auke Bay.
> Keep driving toward "the end of the road."
> Make a left at the sign to the shrine of St. Therese.
> Take the Grotto Trail.
> Take the right fork.
> At the next fork, keep straight.
> Cross the bridge.
> Take the left fork.
> Take the trail to the Merciful Love Labyrinth, the Shrine
> Columbarium, and the Marian and Biblical Gardens.
> Take the trail to The Gap.
> Walk to the right side of The Gap.
> The box is hidden in a hole in a mound across from the remains of a
> twisted stump. One tall, slender tree rises up from the mound.