5/16/2023 0 Comments Letterbox cluesFinally, you re-hide the stamp and its logbook for the next letterboxer to find. Then you leave an impression of your own personal stamp which you carry with you in a logbook that lives with the hidden stamp. When you find one, you use the found stamp to make an impression in a personal logbook you carry with you. But basically, people make stamps (the kind you use with an ink pad), they hide them around the world, and you find clues online that lead you to find those tiny hidden bits of art. If that means nothing to you, do what she told me to do and go to and find out all about it. One wonderful November, a parent at a book fair introduced me to letterboxing, which she described as being something like geocaching, only with stamps. Marymead Intermediate House (Brooklyn, NY) When you find a letterbox, stamp the rubber stamp found in the letterbox into your personal logbook, and sign and use your signature stamp in the logbook in the letterbox.The Knotsmith Scavenger (Governor’s Island, NY) Most clues will not give directions for returning to the trailhead. Pay attention to where you’re going so you can retrace your steps back if you have to. Don’t walk off a cliff because you had your nose stuck in a clue. You should not have to dig around or trample vegetation to retrieve a letterbox. Use Leave No Trace principles while looking for a letterbox. Consider where you’ll be traveling, your skill level, and pack appropriately. Depending on the season, insect repellent might be considered one of the ‘10 essentials.’ These types of items are important, but none of them are directly related to letterboxing. Maps of the area can certainly be your friend. For longer hikes, you’ll likely want a few snacks and water. A cell phone for emergencies or to ‘phone a friend’ if you have a question about a clue, for instance. If you ask around, you’ll find plenty of other suggested items to take with you.
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