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Letterboxing With Kids: A Guide To Getting Started

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What is Letterboxing?

Letterboxing is a fun and educational outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a combination of hiking, treasure hunting, and puzzle solving. To play letterboxing, you follow clues to find a hidden box, which contains a logbook and a stamp. You can then add your own stamp to the logbook and leave a message for the next person who finds the box.

Benefits of Letterboxing With Kids

There are many benefits to letterboxing with kids, including:

Letterboxing with Kids: A Guide to Getting Started

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It's a great way to get kids outside and exploring. Letterboxing can take you to new and interesting places, and it's a great way to learn about your surroundings.
It's educational. Letterboxing can help kids develop their problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and reading comprehension skills. It can also teach them about history, geography, and other subjects.
It's a fun way to spend time together as a family. Letterboxing is a great activity for all ages, and it's a great way to bond with your kids.

How to Get Started Letterboxing

To get started letterboxing, you'll need a few things:

A letterboxing kit. This kit should include a compass, a magnifying glass, a notebook, and a pen or pencil.
A list of letterboxes to find. You can find letterboxes online, in books, or at your local library.
A sense of adventure!

Finding Letterboxes

Once you have your letterboxing kit, you're ready to start finding letterboxes. The best way to find letterboxes is to use a website or app that lists letterboxes in your area. You can also find letterboxes by talking to other letterboxers or by reading books about letterboxing.

When you're looking for a letterbox, pay attention to the clues. The clues will usually lead you to the general area where the letterbox is hidden. Once you're in the general area, start searching for the letterbox. It may be hidden in a tree, under a rock, or in a hollow log.

Deciphering Clues

The clues to letterboxes can be tricky to decipher. They may be written in code, or they may be very vague. If you're having trouble deciphering a clue, try using a letterboxing dictionary or asking for help from other letterboxers.

Logging Your Finds

Once you've found a letterbox, it's time to log your find. To log your find, open the logbook and write down your name, the date, and the name of the letterbox. You can also add a message for the next person who finds the letterbox.

Letterboxing Etiquette

There are a few rules of etiquette that you should follow when letterboxing. These rules include:

Respect the letterboxes and their contents. Don't remove anything from a letterbox, and don't leave anything behind.
Be careful not to damage the letterboxes or their surroundings.
Be respectful of other letterboxers. Don't spoil the fun for others by revealing the location of a letterbox.