In a message dated 6/24/00 7:56:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
sheehan@alumni.indiana.edu writes:
<< US Forest Service has also blessed Letterboxing, at least in the Gallatin
NF in Montana. ... I can provide copies of the letter I received if anyone
else needs support for putting "approved" letterboxes in national forests. >>
I would appreciate having a copy of the letter ... I am hoping to get
approval from the local municipal park districts and that might help.
Mohmers
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FYI National Park Service
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Started on 2000-06-23
FYI National Park Service
From: Jay (ae4mk@1bigred.com) |
Date: 2000-06-23 22:01:53 UTC-07:00
I talk to the father of one of my Boy Scouts who
happens to be the Superintendent (the boss) for Prince William Forest Park (NPS)
south of Washington, DC. He had never heard of letterboxing but was very
interested in learning more. I gave him the WWW address. His first reaction was
very positive. Anything to get people out in the woods, he said. Also, his
program people are always looking for new ideas. Like maybe leaving the
directions at the Park HQ so you can also pickup a map and info. He wasn't sure.
They offer orienteering course, which they ask people to check in so they know
who is in the woods. Conversely though, they don't require a check in just to
hike.... So I will keep you posted. A positive reaction and
cooperation here could lead nation wide...
Jay
Fredericksburg, VA
Re: [LbNA] FYI National Park Service
From: The Sheehan Family (sheehan@alumni.indiana.edu) |
Date: 2000-06-24 08:52:26 UTC-06:00
Just a reminder to the list that US Forest Service
has also blessed letterboxing, at least in the Gallatin NF in Montana. The
precedent is set there. I can provide copies of the letter I received if anyone
else needs support for putting "approved" letterboxes in national forests. My
local ranger did reserve the right to consider the locations in which the boxes
would be placed, but has approved five and expressed a willingness to approve
others.
-Mark
----- Original Message -----From: JayTo: Letterbox eGroupSent: Friday, June 23, 2000 11:01 PMSubject: [LbNA] FYI National Park ServiceI talk to the father of one of my Boy Scouts who happens to be the Superintendent (the boss) for Prince William Forest Park (NPS) south of Washington, DC. He had never heard of letterboxing but was very interested in learning more. I gave him the WWW address. His first reaction was very positive. Anything to get people out in the woods, he said. Also, his program people are always looking for new ideas. Like maybe leaving the directions at the Park HQ so you can also pickup a map and info. He wasn't sure. They offer orienteering course, which they ask people to check in so they know who is in the woods. Conversely though, they don't require a check in just to hike.... So I will keep you posted. A positive reaction and cooperation here could lead nation wide...JayFredericksburg, VA
Re: [LbNA] FYI National Park Service
From: (mohmers@aol.com) |
Date: 2000-06-24 13:18:53 UTC-04:00
Re: [LbNA] FYI National Park Service
From: erik/susan davis (davisarc@wcvt.com) |
Date: 2000-06-25 21:13:31 UTC-07:00
> I talk to the father of one of my Boy Scouts who happens to be the Superintendent (the boss) for Prince William Forest Park (NPS)
> south of Washington, DC. He had never heard of letterboxing but was very interested in learning more. I gave him the WWW
> address. His first reaction was very positive. Anything to get people out in the woods, he said. Also, his program people are always
> looking for new ideas. Like maybe leaving the directions at the Park HQ so you can also pickup a map and info. He wasn't sure.
> They offer orienteering course, which they ask people to check in so they know who is in the woods. Conversely though, they don't
> require a check in just to hike.... So I will keep you posted. A positive reaction and cooperation here could lead nation wide...
>
Jay!
Way to go! Get the Scouts and a state park involved!
Hey, what about a "letterboxing" merit badge?
Erik in VT
> south of Washington, DC. He had never heard of letterboxing but was very interested in learning more. I gave him the WWW
> address. His first reaction was very positive. Anything to get people out in the woods, he said. Also, his program people are always
> looking for new ideas. Like maybe leaving the directions at the Park HQ so you can also pickup a map and info. He wasn't sure.
> They offer orienteering course, which they ask people to check in so they know who is in the woods. Conversely though, they don't
> require a check in just to hike.... So I will keep you posted. A positive reaction and cooperation here could lead nation wide...
>
Jay!
Way to go! Get the Scouts and a state park involved!
Hey, what about a "letterboxing" merit badge?
Erik in VT
Re: [LbNA] FYI National Park Service
From: (enic@aol.com) |
Date: 2000-06-26 01:07:29 UTC-04:00
Unfortunately there are some out there that think letterboxing is like
littering... i know of one scoutmaster who thinks so, but i think i'll get
him to change his mind soon enough.
littering... i know of one scoutmaster who thinks so, but i think i'll get
him to change his mind soon enough.
Re: [LbNA] FYI National Park Service
From: chip goss (kancamangusdabull@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2000-06-26 06:11:54 UTC-07:00
--- enic@aol.com wrote:
> Unfortunately there are some out there that think
> letterboxing is like
> littering... i know of one scoutmaster who thinks
> so, but i think i'll get
> him to change his mind soon enough.
>
And the conversation will go like this:
"But DAD! it's fun! Besides other scoutmasters are
doing it, Hey even crazy Murray is doing it!"
It doesn't take to much to get them to change their
minds, once you get them into the woods and they stamp
up, they say "hey, here's a new program
idea.....cheap, too.....won't have to sell much
popcorn for this!"
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Re: [LbNA] FYI National Park Service
From: Jay Chamberlain (ae4mk@1bigred.com) |
Date: 2000-06-26 10:03:08 UTC-04:00
Your SM needs to get a life. I just finished 4 years as a SM and 2 as a ASM.
An orienteering course set in the wood would be littering in his mind too.
What better way to get the boys into map and compass work then having a goal
(a stamp) at the end of the course. My family and I have been collecting
Nat'l Park stamps in our Passport book for years. It has become very
important to always have the Passport in the car when we travel incase we
hit a NP... That is why we are getting into LB too. I think it is the
treasure hunt kind of thing....
Jay
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Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 1:07 AM
Subject: Re: [LbNA] FYI National Park Service
> Unfortunately there are some out there that think letterboxing is like
> littering... i know of one scoutmaster who thinks so, but i think i'll get
> him to change his mind soon enough.
>
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An orienteering course set in the wood would be littering in his mind too.
What better way to get the boys into map and compass work then having a goal
(a stamp) at the end of the course. My family and I have been collecting
Nat'l Park stamps in our Passport book for years. It has become very
important to always have the Passport in the car when we travel incase we
hit a NP... That is why we are getting into LB too. I think it is the
treasure hunt kind of thing....
Jay
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Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 1:07 AM
Subject: Re: [LbNA] FYI National Park Service
> Unfortunately there are some out there that think letterboxing is like
> littering... i know of one scoutmaster who thinks so, but i think i'll get
> him to change his mind soon enough.
>
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Re: [LbNA] FYI National Park Service
From: (enic@aol.com) |
Date: 2000-06-26 11:42:03 UTC-04:00
ya it's kinda tough cuz he's my dad too... but that's okay, i'm still workin
on him
watch for the ram
on him
watch for the ram