It becomes a really fun hobby, because there are literally hidden letterboxes everywhere, in all sorts of locations and many types of containers! Once you find one letterbox, it’s hard to stop. Letterboxing may bring you to a new place, park or location you never knew existed. If it looks like it could be in a tree, possibly use a stick to scoop it out, in case there is an animal or critter inside. ![]() People who are not “letterboxers,” are often referred to as “muggles,” and when hunting a hidden container in an open, public space, please be cautious! Unfortunately, this is one of the ways that containers go missing, when fallen onto the hands of someone who doesn’t understand the hobby.Īlso, be aware of the environment where the box may be hidden. Please remember when letterboxing, to return everything the way you found it. Other things to know about letterboxing for kids Letterboxing is something that gets our kids outside and creates memorable adventures, all year long. The neat thing about this hobby is that it’s international and an easy, free thing to do while on vacation or anywhere! Our log book shares a story about some really fun adventures!Ī friend of mine and I took our children to a state park last summer, suited everyone up in rain gear and letterboxed for an entire morning in pouring rain! We found 5 or 6 hidden letterboxes that hadn’t been found in years, and the kids had a blast. I started letterboxing by hiding a Geocache/Letterbox Hybrid inside my Little Free Library and have enjoyed the hobby with my children ever since. Many Little Free Library stewards share different ideas to help attract patrons to their libraries, and geocaching and letterboxing is one of them! This is a great artistic outlet to do as a family!Īlmost a year ago, my family and I put up a Little Free Library in our yard, and in joining the stewards of the LFL Community, a fellow steward shared letterboxing. Speedball makes a beginner kit, which retails for $26. This is all part of the adventure! How do I carve my own letterboxing stamp?īelieve it or not, carving a stamp is easier that it sounds! You can purchase a beginner carving kit, which are relatively inexpensive, at your local craft store or online. For example, carving a red X stamp, or carving a skunk on the days you aren’t so lucky. Some letterboxers make their own unique stamp for when they don’t find the hidden box, so they can still mark their log book. If this happens, you can always reach out to the person that planted it to let them know and ask if you’re in the right spot. There are some hidden letterboxes that have been hidden for decades! However, some can turn up missing. Sometimes, boxes run off, either by accident or someone may have stumbled upon the container and didn’t know what it was. Unfortunately, there might be times where the hidden treasure isn’t found. What happens if I don’t find the letterbox?
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