Z Letterbox

Nearest Town: Olympia, WA
County: Thurston
Placed: 11-30-02

Placed By: Fudrick
Clues: Trivial
Trek: Easy, a driveby

The new Thurston County Courthouse was built on one of the prime view locations overlooking Budd Bay, the Capital Building, and Olympia. Why the location was not used for high-priced condos is unknown.

Steve "Z" Zimmerman was the Deputy Administrative Officer for Thurston County. He was liked and respected by his co-workers. A fast acting cancer was discovered, he did not last long. He is missed. This box was placed in his memory.

To The Trailhead: From I-5 take Exit 104 to US-101. Take the first exit off US 101 (Crosby and Cooper Point Roads). Turn right at the light at the end of the ramp. Turn right at the next light (at the AM-PM). Turn right at the first opportunity (going on the third side of the AM-PM). Take the third right, Lakeridge Drive, Enter the Courthouse Parking Lot, take the first right and go straight down to the viewpoint. Parking should be available.

WARNING: If you are heading Northbound on I-5, you will need to merge across two lanes of traffic to get to the first exit. If traffic is heavy, take the easy way and go to the second exit, Black Lake Boulevard. Turn right at the light onto Black Lake Boulevard, turn right at the first light onto Cooper Point Road, turn left at the second light (at the AM-PM), and you are back on track.

WARNING: The Thurston County Courthouse is a busy place during "normal working hours", and the Sheriff’s Office and Jail are 24 hour operations. The box is located where hard working County employees might see you, if they took the time to look out their window. Be diligent :-)

To The Letterbox; . Park in the lot and go out to the view point. Enjoy the vista. When you leave, walk westerly along the parking lot curb to the Steve "Z" Zimmerman memorial. If you were observant, you noted a stand of trees blocking your view of Budd Bay. Hidden in there was a stump with a ‘hip pocket’ where Z can enjoy the view.