Cross Country Skiing while 'boxing!

So, we thought it would be fun to box while out on Christmas day.  We hid quite a few while we were out there-- the interesting fact?  There was close to 4 FEET of snow on the ground while planting.

Should make for interesting summer finds!!!

Underneath.. a box

Warning- some of my boxes might melt...

We saw it start up last night... I watched it for a few hours & promised I'd rescue boxes before I left for school. No such luck-- roads were closed. This evening when we went back to see how it was doing (up closer, about 2 miles, instead of from our yard) it was blocked off completely, even further down that at lunch time.

In all seriousness, my stuff is just boxes- but my thoughts are with all those people whose homes are threatened. Even the "nuts" who are signing waivers because they refuse to leave their homes.

Whirlwind Wyoming 'Boxing

Well, those 2.5 days of letterboxing, mixed in with rain, snow, more rain, more snow, wind, cold, and even more rain- made for a not so happy letterboxing adventure. However, perhaps we could be called HARD CORE letterboxers now!

We boxed with Nater's dad, which we were meeting in Cheyenne, WY, but got switched up some due to weather & vehicle issues. Mostly weather. But we had some interesting experiences- including almost getting our cars towed and a very angry chef. Getting soaked to the bone and barely being able to stamp because we were so wet and cold our hands wouldn't work. We split up and Nater went with his dad to places unknown for the summer & we continued up and around to get back to Monatana.

Lost Griz (Texas) needs help!

*Needs a new log book. Were told 5/2/10 that it was soaking wet. We live in Montana and are not able to replace in a timely manner. If you could help us, we'd be VERY grateful!!!*

Hell's 1/2 Acre

How could you not want to put a box here?! It screamed for one- and since I didn't want to go off the trail, it's not hidden where you might think it would be! I would suggest walking the trails though- too bad our puppy wasn't welcomed (no pets) but J stayed with the dog and the kid and I stuck to the pavement. It was an awesome walk- I wish more rest area's had walking paths.

God Blessed Texas!

No, I didn't get to make a trip home for Easter weekend, but I did leave a symbol of home in one of my favorite parts of the drive to Twin Falls. I love this area- and I am always amazed that it literally looks like you are going to drive into the mountain instead of going on a road!

My husband thought the road should have gone a different way- but I am glad they didn't do that!

While hiding this we also found a geocache, right where *I* wanted to hide ours. :)

Think Spring (Montana)

Think Spring seemed appropriate as we want to LB and there is snow on the ground! We took this to our favorite hiking trail. After sliding around, we turned back and hid it in an area where it was easier to get to! No slipping and sliding! (At least till the snow levels get higher!)

Find Bear Creek trail head. When you park your car, find the place you want to visit before you head out on the trail. Look towards 230 degrees. You will see a tall pine. Go to it. From the back of the pine go 10 steps at 217 degrees. Think Spring is under a rock- ready to come out!!!

Please be sure to reseal bag carefully. The snow can leak into the box & baggies if they aren't sealed good!!

Birthday Wishes: Janet

Find the Demmons fishing access. Look for the regulation sign. From here you can see a gorgeous view of the river and sometimes herds of deer, Bruce & his family, and even an occassional elk. The day that we placed this it looked like Bruce & his family had just been there. Fresh moose tracks everywhere!!

From the regulation sign look towards 208 degrees. Go 17 steps, but be careful- you'll be close to an edge! See the tree? Crawl to the base, and hanging off the ground, on the back side of the tree, you will find Janet's birthday wish. You will end up close to nature- not advised to do if it's been raining!! However, even in the snow, the LB should be accessible since it's hanging about a foot or so up from the ground.

Frogi in Elk Meadows

In Lolo find the turn off for highway 12. Go West toward's the hot springs. You'll go about 10 miles to Elk Meadows. Turn left and continue about 2 miles. On the left, right before the 2 mile cut off is a turn out. Park there.

Find the "No vehicle" sign. With your back against it, take 31 steps forward. Once there, walk towards the sky till you come to a perfect "once upon a treehouse" place. Go 'round back and under rocks and bark you will find our hideout.

The Griz

On our trip we brought with us a symbol from home- THE GRIZ! For those of you who have never been to Montana, THE GRIZ is our local college team, just 45 minutes north of our house, located in Missoula, Montana.

Our Griz hitched a ride and found a nice resting spot out of the heat of the day.

At Longhorn Caverns, find the trail that has a 3 minute loop. Take the right hand fork. At post #14 look ahead on the trail and you will see a rock on the right hand side with a yellow dot. Stand in front and look 160 degrees. Around a tree you will find a space for our Griz to hunker down for the winter. His very own rock cave.

We live, obviously, quite far away. Please help with any maint. that might be needed. Also, we'd love to hear about his "keepers" so be sure to post that you've found him!!

1st HH launched!

In honor of Nater's new stamp- we are using his old one to travel the US! I placed it today- bet you can't guess where! I hope it travels well!