Date Placed: June 6, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: Romana
Logbook: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Orem, Utah, Utah
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Arizona, among other things, is known for lots and lots of golden sunshine. To find a piece of Arizona in Utah, it's time to head to Orem.
Directions: From I-15, take the 1600 North exit (#273). Head east, and travel almost the full length of the road. Just before it turns to the right, make a left on Skyline Drive. Drive a bit further, and take a right on 1810 North. Continue up to the top, and park in the circle. Head up the paved road to the large rock wall behind the gate. About in the middle of the wall, find the rock that looks like someone was trying to start a tic-tac-toe game on it. (If you're short, you will need to look up a bit!). The piece of Arizona is underneath.
Don't forget to turn around and enjoy the view from this spot! Please rehide very well so the box cannot be seen from the road.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Hello From Iowa!
Date Placed: June 5, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: Maude
Logbook: Maude
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Wheeler Historical Farm, 6351 South 900 East, Murray, Salt Lake, Utah
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Wheeler Historic Farm is a restoration of the turn-of-the-century dairy farm of Henry J. Wheeler. It is a representation of the rural lifestyle in Salt Lake County from 1890-1920 and presents the best farming methods of the Progressive Era. Historic demonstrations and exhibits are just a few of the things that will take you back in time. Here you may discover the old time farm lifestyle once common for most families in Utah but which is now largely past and gone.
Directions: Start at the barn. Head east on the cement path. At the T, go right. Next intersection, left and over the bridge. Left at the second intersection. Take your first right to stand before the many-headed Medusa. Inside her base, under wood and leaves, hides the box.
Please rehide deeply, with sticks and leaves completely covering the box so exploring kiddos won't find it by accident.
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: Maude
Logbook: Maude
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Wheeler Historical Farm, 6351 South 900 East, Murray, Salt Lake, Utah
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Wheeler Historic Farm is a restoration of the turn-of-the-century dairy farm of Henry J. Wheeler. It is a representation of the rural lifestyle in Salt Lake County from 1890-1920 and presents the best farming methods of the Progressive Era. Historic demonstrations and exhibits are just a few of the things that will take you back in time. Here you may discover the old time farm lifestyle once common for most families in Utah but which is now largely past and gone.
Directions: Start at the barn. Head east on the cement path. At the T, go right. Next intersection, left and over the bridge. Left at the second intersection. Take your first right to stand before the many-headed Medusa. Inside her base, under wood and leaves, hides the box.
Please rehide deeply, with sticks and leaves completely covering the box so exploring kiddos won't find it by accident.
Hello From Kentucky!
Date Placed: June 5, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: Bubblegum Hiker
Logbook: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: 3890 South State Street, South Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Where else would you go to find Kentucky, but at the World's First Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Directions: Find the Colonel and his first franchise owner, Pete Harman. Choose the ground light closest to the cane. Sight a landscaping rock at 290 degrees. Look between the rock and the bush.
This is a very busy area! Please be extra careful removing and rehiding this box. It would be best to stamp in at the tables provided, or your car, and not at the rock.
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: Bubblegum Hiker
Logbook: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: 3890 South State Street, South Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Where else would you go to find Kentucky, but at the World's First Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Directions: Find the Colonel and his first franchise owner, Pete Harman. Choose the ground light closest to the cane. Sight a landscaping rock at 290 degrees. Look between the rock and the bush.
This is a very busy area! Please be extra careful removing and rehiding this box. It would be best to stamp in at the tables provided, or your car, and not at the rock.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Hello From Massachusetts!
Date Placed: June 4, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: The Travelers 4
Logbook: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Ensign Peak Nature Park, 147 Ensign Vista, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Distance: About a 1/4 mile round trip
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Where else could you see not only the Salt Lake City skyline, but also the Boston skyline?
Directions: Walk up the path. Notice when you come to the wooden "stairs". There will soon be a break in the regularity of the stairs, and a trail heads off to the left. Cement blocks sit on the side of the offshoot trail. Follow the trail around until you see the Salt Lake City skyline in front of you. Then look to your right and notice where the fence starts. Climb up to the trees near the post, and go under to find the tree the fencepost is tethered to. Look behind that trunk under the leaves.
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: The Travelers 4
Logbook: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Ensign Peak Nature Park, 147 Ensign Vista, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Distance: About a 1/4 mile round trip
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Where else could you see not only the Salt Lake City skyline, but also the Boston skyline?
Directions: Walk up the path. Notice when you come to the wooden "stairs". There will soon be a break in the regularity of the stairs, and a trail heads off to the left. Cement blocks sit on the side of the offshoot trail. Follow the trail around until you see the Salt Lake City skyline in front of you. Then look to your right and notice where the fence starts. Climb up to the trees near the post, and go under to find the tree the fencepost is tethered to. Look behind that trunk under the leaves.
Hello From Virginia!
Date Placed: June 4, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: gallant rogue
Logbook: gallant rogue
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Status: Missing
Looks like the city decided to come in and clean out all the old brush and trees. :( Box is missing.
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Thomas Jefferson, one of the most famous Americans in our history, built an amazing home during the late 1700's/early 1800's that is still standing today. It is the image on the back of the nickel, and represents an amazing architectural achievement for the day. It is known as "Monticello", and is the only private home in the United States that has been designated a World Heritage Site.
Directions: Stand in front of the pedestrian crossing sign. Take 10 steps south, so that the the east side of the Utah Capitol building is almost directly centered in front of you. You should be next to a metal utility box. Go around the box to the left. Look deep in the bushes just after the wood ends. Please rehide deeply under the bushes so it will not be accidentally discovered!
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: gallant rogue
Logbook: gallant rogue
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Status: Missing
Looks like the city decided to come in and clean out all the old brush and trees. :( Box is missing.
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Thomas Jefferson, one of the most famous Americans in our history, built an amazing home during the late 1700's/early 1800's that is still standing today. It is the image on the back of the nickel, and represents an amazing architectural achievement for the day. It is known as "Monticello", and is the only private home in the United States that has been designated a World Heritage Site.
Directions: Stand in front of the pedestrian crossing sign. Take 10 steps south, so that the the east side of the Utah Capitol building is almost directly centered in front of you. You should be next to a metal utility box. Go around the box to the left. Look deep in the bushes just after the wood ends. Please rehide deeply under the bushes so it will not be accidentally discovered!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Hello From California!
Date Placed: June 3, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: tdyans
Logbook: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: 1125 West California Avenue, Jordan River Parkway, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Status: Unavailable
*****This box is missing.*****
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Whenever I think of California, I think of "Playtime!" So many wonderful and fun things to see and do in California. It's time to bring some of that fun here to Utah!
Directions: From I-15, take the 1300 S. exit and head west. It will shortly turn into California Avenue. Just after you cross the bridge over the Jordan River, turn right on Glendale Street (1135 West) and park. Walk on the north side of California Avenue on the sidewalk headed east. Enter the Jordan River Parkway area. Notice where the black metal fence starts along the sidewalk; count to the 3rd main post. California is tucked back in under the concrete.
Please be discreet and rehide deeply under the concrete so the box will not accidentally be found.
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: tdyans
Logbook: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: 1125 West California Avenue, Jordan River Parkway, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Status: Unavailable
*****This box is missing.*****
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Whenever I think of California, I think of "Playtime!" So many wonderful and fun things to see and do in California. It's time to bring some of that fun here to Utah!
Directions: From I-15, take the 1300 S. exit and head west. It will shortly turn into California Avenue. Just after you cross the bridge over the Jordan River, turn right on Glendale Street (1135 West) and park. Walk on the north side of California Avenue on the sidewalk headed east. Enter the Jordan River Parkway area. Notice where the black metal fence starts along the sidewalk; count to the 3rd main post. California is tucked back in under the concrete.
Please be discreet and rehide deeply under the concrete so the box will not accidentally be found.
Hello From Connecticut!
Date Placed: June 3, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: Flutterby
Logbook: GreenJello
Planters: GreenJello and Teancum
Location: Hale Center Theatre, 3333 Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City, Salt Lake, Utah
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 – September 22, 1776) was a soldier for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Widely considered America's first spy, he volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was captured by the British. He is best remembered for his speech before being hanged following the Battle of Long Island, in which he said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." Hale has long been considered an American hero and, in 1985, he was officially designated the state hero of Connecticut.
Directions: From the front doors, sight the brick path at 295 degrees. Walk over to it, and start counting. About 48 steps down the path, you will see cement hiding what you're looking for.
Notes: If at all possible, PLEASE try to hunt this box on a Sunday, when the theatre is closed! It is in an easily discovered location. Rehide VERY well.
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: Flutterby
Logbook: GreenJello
Planters: GreenJello and Teancum
Location: Hale Center Theatre, 3333 Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City, Salt Lake, Utah
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 – September 22, 1776) was a soldier for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Widely considered America's first spy, he volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was captured by the British. He is best remembered for his speech before being hanged following the Battle of Long Island, in which he said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." Hale has long been considered an American hero and, in 1985, he was officially designated the state hero of Connecticut.
Directions: From the front doors, sight the brick path at 295 degrees. Walk over to it, and start counting. About 48 steps down the path, you will see cement hiding what you're looking for.
Notes: If at all possible, PLEASE try to hunt this box on a Sunday, when the theatre is closed! It is in an easily discovered location. Rehide VERY well.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Hello From Vermont!
Date Placed: June 2, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: greenmountainhiker
Logbook: greenmountainhiker
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Mill B South Trailhead, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake, Utah
Distance: About a 1/2 mile round trip
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Directions: Trailhead is to the right of the road, about 4.5 miles up the canyon. If you drive through the S curve, you've gone too far! Take the paved trail headed away from the bathrooms.Just before the first bridge, the trail that leads to Lake Blanche will go up to your right. Head up that trail a minute or so, until you see the short gravel trail to your left that leads to the small cascading waterfalls. Turn around and take 5.5 GrizzyGirl steps (or about 7-8 steps on my count) and notice a large boulder to your right. There is a fallen log behind the boulder-- follow it to its end. About two feet away or so is a big coniferous tree with exposed roots. Rocks hide what is underneath (move the left hand ones).
Please rehide very well! This is a spot people like to climb down to, and we wouldn't want a curious child finding the box and tossing it in the water, no?
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: greenmountainhiker
Logbook: greenmountainhiker
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Mill B South Trailhead, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake, Utah
Distance: About a 1/2 mile round trip
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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Directions: Trailhead is to the right of the road, about 4.5 miles up the canyon. If you drive through the S curve, you've gone too far! Take the paved trail headed away from the bathrooms.Just before the first bridge, the trail that leads to Lake Blanche will go up to your right. Head up that trail a minute or so, until you see the short gravel trail to your left that leads to the small cascading waterfalls. Turn around and take 5.5 GrizzyGirl steps (or about 7-8 steps on my count) and notice a large boulder to your right. There is a fallen log behind the boulder-- follow it to its end. About two feet away or so is a big coniferous tree with exposed roots. Rocks hide what is underneath (move the left hand ones).
Please rehide very well! This is a spot people like to climb down to, and we wouldn't want a curious child finding the box and tossing it in the water, no?
Hello From New Zealand!
Date Placed: June 2, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: 55 Steps
Logbook: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake, Utah
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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This stamp is very Kiwi, but may require some explanation for us Americans. :)
The overall shape is a classic Maori fish hook shape. Many New Zealanders wear such fish hooks, carved of bone or greenstone (nephrite jade) as a symbol of strength.
The spine of the fish hook is a silver fern (Ponga or New Zealand fern). Silver fern leaves are dark green on the upper side and silver underneath -- hence the two-tone effect. They are another common New Zealand symbol (Our national netball team is the Silver Ferns, and both one of the television stations and the New Zealand Tourist bureau use silver ferns as their symbol).
The spirals are a common motif in Maori art. They are called Koru, and represent the curl of an unfolding fern. They symbolize life and peace.
Directions: As you're heading up the canyon, the road will very briefly split into two lanes. Stay to the right, and drive straight into the pullout at the end of the split. You should see a "Remnants Of An Ancient Sea" info sign. Looking back down the road from the sign, spot some whitish boulders next to a multi-colored one. Look behind the big whitish boulder, under purple shale.
Notes: If you hit the big S curve, you've driven too far!
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: 55 Steps
Logbook: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake, Utah
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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This stamp is very Kiwi, but may require some explanation for us Americans. :)
The overall shape is a classic Maori fish hook shape. Many New Zealanders wear such fish hooks, carved of bone or greenstone (nephrite jade) as a symbol of strength.
The spine of the fish hook is a silver fern (Ponga or New Zealand fern). Silver fern leaves are dark green on the upper side and silver underneath -- hence the two-tone effect. They are another common New Zealand symbol (Our national netball team is the Silver Ferns, and both one of the television stations and the New Zealand Tourist bureau use silver ferns as their symbol).
The spirals are a common motif in Maori art. They are called Koru, and represent the curl of an unfolding fern. They symbolize life and peace.
Directions: As you're heading up the canyon, the road will very briefly split into two lanes. Stay to the right, and drive straight into the pullout at the end of the split. You should see a "Remnants Of An Ancient Sea" info sign. Looking back down the road from the sign, spot some whitish boulders next to a multi-colored one. Look behind the big whitish boulder, under purple shale.
Notes: If you hit the big S curve, you've driven too far!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Hello From Utah!
Date Placed: June 1, 2010
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Memory Grove Park, 300 North Canyon Road, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Distance: About 1.5 miles round trip
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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There are so many amazing things about Utah, I had a difficult time figuring out what stamp to carve to welcome people to our wonderful state. Utah was first settled by Mormon pioneers, who built an impressive temple in the center of Salt Lake City. We are known as the Beehive State, because of our hard-working people. There's plenty of history here-- the first Transcontinental Railroad across the United States was completed at Promontory Summit in 1869 with a celebratory golden spike being driven home. But the pioneer settlers weren't the first ones in our state-- there is a rich supply of Native American artifacts and ruins that include incredible petroglyphs, found statewide. Even more ancient items are found here...Utah has been a huge discovery place for dinosaur bones.
We certainly can't forget the natural beauty that abounds in Utah. From the state flower, the sego lily, to the breathtaking Rocky Mountains (I love having Mt. Timpanogos in my backyard!), to amazing sandstone features such as Delicate Arch, there's no shortage of variety. There's also wide assortment of wildlife, including free-range buffalo on Antelope Island. All this beauty affords many recreation outlets-- Utah has "The Greatest Snow On Earth", and hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. Off-roaders love the many sand dunes found in southern Utah. Hikers have no shortage of scenic hikes, with trails covering the state.
So the quandary remains... what to carve???
Directions: Find a place to park your car, and start wandering northward in the lovely Memory Grove Park.
Bridge.
Non-paved path begins.
Bench and semi-circular wall.
Stairs and an altar of sorts.
Off leash area begins.
Rock walls and a lamp post.
Three green poles in a row.
Small wooden footbridge.
Cement bridge.
Another cement bridge.
Benches.
Rock walls.
Black columns.
Pipe.
Go up right side of pipe, past the second cement holder. Look to your right and find the moss covered bumpy slab cement looking flat rocks. Move the smallest one off the top to find the box.
Notes: Please replace the box vertically so that the handle is on the top. This will help keep the contents dry!
Letterbox: Traditional
Carver: GreenJello
Planter: GreenJello
Location: Memory Grove Park, 300 North Canyon Road, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Distance: About 1.5 miles round trip
Status: Active
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This is part of the "Hello From The United States!" series of boxes.
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There are so many amazing things about Utah, I had a difficult time figuring out what stamp to carve to welcome people to our wonderful state. Utah was first settled by Mormon pioneers, who built an impressive temple in the center of Salt Lake City. We are known as the Beehive State, because of our hard-working people. There's plenty of history here-- the first Transcontinental Railroad across the United States was completed at Promontory Summit in 1869 with a celebratory golden spike being driven home. But the pioneer settlers weren't the first ones in our state-- there is a rich supply of Native American artifacts and ruins that include incredible petroglyphs, found statewide. Even more ancient items are found here...Utah has been a huge discovery place for dinosaur bones.
We certainly can't forget the natural beauty that abounds in Utah. From the state flower, the sego lily, to the breathtaking Rocky Mountains (I love having Mt. Timpanogos in my backyard!), to amazing sandstone features such as Delicate Arch, there's no shortage of variety. There's also wide assortment of wildlife, including free-range buffalo on Antelope Island. All this beauty affords many recreation outlets-- Utah has "The Greatest Snow On Earth", and hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. Off-roaders love the many sand dunes found in southern Utah. Hikers have no shortage of scenic hikes, with trails covering the state.
So the quandary remains... what to carve???
Directions: Find a place to park your car, and start wandering northward in the lovely Memory Grove Park.
Bridge.
Non-paved path begins.
Bench and semi-circular wall.
Stairs and an altar of sorts.
Off leash area begins.
Rock walls and a lamp post.
Three green poles in a row.
Small wooden footbridge.
Cement bridge.
Another cement bridge.
Benches.
Rock walls.
Black columns.
Pipe.
Go up right side of pipe, past the second cement holder. Look to your right and find the moss covered bumpy slab cement looking flat rocks. Move the smallest one off the top to find the box.
Notes: Please replace the box vertically so that the handle is on the top. This will help keep the contents dry!
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