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Letterboxing
Letterboxing is a outdoor recreational activity which combines collecting, puzzle-solving, and treasure hunting.
Briefly, letterboxing enthusiasts hide and hunt weatherproof containers in remote or scenic places. Each container holds a guestbook, a rubber stamp and stamp pad. The planter of the letterbox distributes clues to its location; solution of these clues may require a combination of skills such as mapreading, orienteering, and puzzle-solving.
Letterboxers carry their own stamp book and personal stamp when hunting for hidden boxes. Upon finding a letterbox, they will impress their own book using the found stamp, and leave their own stamping or personalization in the letterbox guestbook.
Letterboxing has its roots in Dartmoor, England, in 1854.
Briefly, letterboxing enthusiasts hide and hunt weatherproof containers in remote or scenic places. Each container holds a guestbook, a rubber stamp and stamp pad. The planter of the letterbox distributes clues to its location; solution of these clues may require a combination of skills such as mapreading, orienteering, and puzzle-solving.
Letterboxers carry their own stamp book and personal stamp when hunting for hidden boxes. Upon finding a letterbox, they will impress their own book using the found stamp, and leave their own stamping or personalization in the letterbox guestbook.
Letterboxing has its roots in Dartmoor, England, in 1854.
Sites in Letterboxing
They Live and Breathe Letterboxing
Abstract of an article by Chris Granstrom, originally published in the April 1998 issue of Smithsonian Magazine.
Letterboxing Central
Introductory information, message board, resources, links to clues, and tips for letterboxing with dogs.
Another Guide To Letterboxing On Dartmoor
Introductory information on this activity, as practised in the region of its origin, in the UK.
Dartmoor Letterboxing
Brief introduction and history of letterboxing in Dartmoor, along with some examples of stamps.
Letterboxing North America
Letterboxing is an intriguing pastime combining navigational skills and rubber stamp artistry in a charming treasure hunt style outdoor quest.
Letterboxing: Have Feet Will Travel
Introduction, contact details, and guidelines for letterboxing in the Dartmoor area.
Dartmoor Letterboxes
Introduction, tips and things to avoid, news, survey, and letterbox clues for the Dartmoor area.
About.com: Letterboxing and Geocaching Attract Walkers
Article describing the basics and the factors that motivate people to start letterboxing.
Yahoo! Groups : Letterboxing North America
Discussion group intended for the sharing of ideas, stories, tips, news, advice, and clues related to the hobby of Letterboxing.
Thinking Inside the Box
Washington Post article by Caroline Kettlewell which describes her discovery of the activity.
Der Hand-Carved Stamps
Clues for boxes he's planted in Oregon and several other western states. Includes instructions on how to carve a stamp and some examples.
Perfect Circle Letterboxing Guild
The Perfect Circle Letterboxing Guild is a private group of old friends and family members who enjoy the hobby of letterboxing. The site includes clues to letterboxes in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Letterboxing Family Fun
Brief article includes details on supplies and features instructions for participation with children.
I-95 Letterboxes
Clues to quick and easy letterboxes to find while traveling on Route I-95, from Maine to Florida.
Yahoo! Groups : newboxers
Talklist for new letterboxers. NO question is a dumb question here.
Letterboxers' First Finds
List for Letterboxer's first find organized by state (in USA).
New England Area Letterboxing Gatherings
Mark & Sue's blog of letterboxing events in New England.
History of Dartmoor Letterboxing
A history detailing how letterboxing got it's start in England. Reprinted from "More Dartmoor Letterboxes" by Anne Swinscow.
Letterboxing is back in -- and hiding -- around New England
Boston.com article on letterboxing in New England.
Letterboxing Makes Hiking an Adventure
Fox News feature story about letterboxing.
Atlas Quest: International Letterboxing
Atlas Quest contains letterbox clues from around the world with support for over 200 countries and territories. You'll also find letterboxing tutorials, learn about other letterboxers, and much more!
Letterboxing Germany
Letterboxing Germany and Continental Europe
Hitchhiker List
Hitchhikers are a form of traveling letterbox. Site includes lists of hitchhikers and last reported letterbox location.
Letterboxing on Connecticut's State Forests
Overview of letterboxing on Connecticut's State Forests.
Letterboxing a hobby of inky fingers and hidden treasures
Newspaper article on local letterboxing near Washington DC.
Letterboxing on Dartmoor
Provides a description of this outdoor activity, its history, a forum, and contact information.
Yahoo! Groups : LbNE
Discussion group for letterboxers in the Northeast.
Yahoo! Groups : letterbox travellers
This list is a special interest sub-group from letterboxing-usa, created for posting the travels of hitchhiker letterboxes.
The World of Letterboxing Community
Letterboxing community website with forums and clues database.
Letterboxing North America Webring
Collection of resource and clue sites.
NPR : Letterboxing
Hear NPR's Linda Wertheimer and Thomas Johnston, an enthusiast in Washington, D.C. find a letterbox near the White House. |
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