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Letterboxing is a outdoor recreational activity which combines collecting, puzzle-solving, and treasure hunting. Briefly, letterboxing enthusiasts hide and hunt weatherproof containers in remote or scenic places. Each container holds a guestbook, a rubber stamp and stamp pad. The planter of the letterbox distributes clues to its location; solution of these clues may require a combination of skills such as mapreading, orienteering, and puzzle-solving. Letterboxers carry their own stamp book and personal stamp when hunting for hidden boxes. Upon finding a letterbox, they will impress their own book using the found stamp, and leave their own stamping or personalization in the letterbox guestbook. Letterboxing has its roots in Dartmoor, England, in 1854.

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Letterboxing North America

Letterboxing North AmericaUS-based portal offering FAQ, links, forums, and a members-only section where clues can be submitted.

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I-95 Letterboxes

I-95 LetterboxesClues to quick and easy letterboxes to find while traveling on Route I-95, from Maine to Florida.

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First Finds

First FindsPosts first finds submitted by new US letterboxers, organized by state.

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New England Area Letterboxing Gatherings

New England Area Letterboxing GatheringsMark and Sue's weblog of letterboxing events in New England.

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History of Dartmoor Letterboxing

History of Dartmoor LetterboxingAccount first published as "More Dartmoor Letterboxes" by Anne Swinscow in 1986.

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Atlas Quest Letterboxing

Atlas Quest LetterboxingTrip planning portal offers clue search by country as well as tutorials and premium members services.

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Dartmoor Letterboxing

Dartmoor LetterboxingIncludes a forum, image gallery, map of the area, contact details, and the history of the activity.

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4,832,189
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Fleur de Lis' Letterboxing Journal

Fleur de Lis' Letterboxing JournalWeblog about his letterboxing hobby.

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Mark and Sue Pepe

Mark and Sue PepeCouple from Kensington, Connecticut describe activities in eleven states and the island of Aruba.

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NeeDeep's State Stamp Letterboxes

NeeDeep's State Stamp LetterboxesAmbitious family project placing letterboxes in each state, patterned after the US quarters series.

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