Letterboxing - an Introduction

"Letterboxing is an intriguing mixture of hiking, puzzle solving, treasure hunting, and rubber stamp artistry, topped off with the thrill of discovery. The pastime can take you to stunning and special outdoor places you never knew existed, lead you through a maze of local history and lore, and challenge you with mind-boggling riddles and puzzles; or it can simply guide you on a fun, relaxing half-hour walk with the kids or the dog, or on a straightforward day hike through rugged wilderness.

There is something for everyone in this quaint old-world pastime. Artists and writers enjoy the opportunity to express themselves in their stamps and clues, while hikers and outdoor adventurers have found it an excellent way to share their special places with others." From The Letterboxer's Companion by Randy Hall (FalconGuides, 2011)

There are Healthy Peninsula Project Letterboxes on two IHT preserves: Settlement Quarry and Shore Acres. For the Healthy Peninsula Project's Letterbox Trail map.

There are other Letterboxes on Deer Isle - though IHT cannot guarantee that they are actively maintained.

For more information visit: www.letterboxing.org

 

Island Heritage Trust
420 Sunset Road ~ Deer Isle, Maine
Mail: P.O. Box 42 / Deer Isle, ME 04627
Phone: 207-348-2455
FAX: 207-348-2455
E-mail: iht@islandheritagetrust.org