Letterboxing is an amazing adventure game played by people all over the world. Use your curiosity and join in. To play, you follow clues to find a hidden box with special items inside. In North America, there are thousands of letterboxes. Maybe there’s one hidden near you right now!
Steps
- Get started with letterboxing
- Find your own stamp
- Practice solving clues
- Search for a letterbox
- Make a letterbox
Every step has three choices. Do ONE choice to complete each step. Inspired? Do more!
Tips Before Takeoff
Before you head out on your search, make sure you have:
- A notebook for collecting stamps (the smaller the better)
- Your own stamp (see step 2)
- An ink pad
- A pen or pencil to leave a message beside your stamp
- A poncho or raincoat in case the weather turns bad
- A magnifying glass for looking up close
- A compass to find your way
Step 1: Get started with letterboxing
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Step 2: Find Your Own Stamp
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Step 3: Practice solving clues
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Step 4: Search for a letterbox
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Step 5: Make a letterbox
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Other Badges
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