Letterboxing: Hunting for Treasures in the Parks and Woods of New England

Are you looking for a fun activity to do with your child that's not going to break the bank? Then you should check out letterboxing. It is a relatively free hobby to get into. All you really need is some sort of a notebook or log to collect the different stamps on and you buy or make a stamp of your own , some people just leave a imprint of their finger or thumb. It's your choice because it's your hobby.

Letterboxing is a fun scavenger hunt type activity. Clues are posted online or spread by word of mouth by other letterboxers . The main idea is that you follow the clues to find these boxes hidden in public places outdoors . The letterboxes are usually hidden in public parks or state forests, places that are pleasant to walk around and explore.When you have followed the clues and located the letterbox you will see that they generally contain a handmade stamp, an ink pad and sometimes a log book.Now it is your turn to collect the stamp and leave a copy of yours in the log book.

Where you go and how far you go is all up to you. Whether you look within your local area or travel hundreds of miles
out of your way letterboxes are hidden all over the country. You can choose your destination as a family or make it a surpise , either way it is bond to be great fun! Take your supplies with you on vacation or visiting relatives and see if there are any letterbox locations in that area. You can introduce letterboxing to your friends , a girl scout troop , a book club or to anyone else who might be interested.

If letterboxing is new to you then I suggest that you check it out online at www.letterboxing.com. You can find an abundance of information about getting started and collecting clues. Don't wait. Get started soon while the weather is perfect. If you live in New England you can enjoy the fall foliage while enjoying your treasure hunt. It's fun. It's inexpensive and it's outdoors. We all spend too much time indoors, in front of a computer, television or video game. Letterboxing is great fun for kids and adults and it's a way to sneak in some family time. Go online check it out and get started there's sure to be some great letterboxes in your area.