On a Quest
Create Your Own Box
- A plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Plastic bags that lock shut to ensure that the contents stay dry.
- A small notepad to register stamps–art-supply-store quality is best.
- A unique stamp that commemorates your letterbox. It’s fun if your stamp somehow reflects the area where it’s hidden.
- A community to share your clues–either online or with a private group, such as scouts or people in your neighborhood. You could even plan a block party, and have everyone set up a letterbox. Then post the clues, and let the quest begin!
Don’t Forget
Put letterboxes back where you find them. If a box is missing, report it, so it can be posted as such or replaced. Respect the environment, and honor the “leave no trace” wilderness policy. Ask permission whenever possible before placing a box, even on public land. Don’t dig your letterboxes in or make them hazardous to find, such as placing them where someone might fall. Stay off all private property.
