Cap'n Joe was revolutionary.

If you could tell anything about the box or maybe narrow down what part of Jersey it may be in. There are a lot of parks with lakes that might have water snakes in the state.

Well, it may be Snake Lake Park, from your description. ;-)

But, if you can help us narrow it down. North Joisey (by NYC), South Joisey (by Fluffya), or Central Joisey? Coastal (da Shoar) or inland (putting the garden in the Garden State).

Until then, we will call it Snake Lake Park.

LB

Well 2 parks I have visited come to mind. Cape May Park at the Lighthouse or Washington Lake Park in Washington Township, Gloucester County, NJ. Washington Lake has a few different boxes and we have seen snakes there. Cape May has a box called Black Rat Snake but I have never seen any snakes there.

Lol! I'd love to go this park too, I have a new appreciation of these treasures since I started letterboxing. Snakes, toads, salamanders, huge man-eating earthworms, I enjoy finding them as much as finding the box :).

I believe at the time it had more than one letterbox, maybe 2 or 3 at the same location.

How's about looking in your letterbox logbook where you have the stamp images?

Also your sons may be interested in the Snake album in the photo section of the Toolbox page on AQ.
http://www.atlasquest.com/gallery/viewalbum.html?gAlbumId=3467

Snake album in the photo section of the Toolbox page on AQ.

I didn't know about that! You learn something everyday, especially about THIS website!

I am going to have to add a few photos to that album.

I especially like Wassa's contribution!! I really have to meet that man. He cracks me up!

Also your sons may be interested in the Snake album in the photo section of the Toolbox page on AQ.
http://www.atlasquest.com/gallery/viewalbum.html?gAlbumId=3467

Oh my gosh! I didn't know I had green garden snakes in my yard!

(Reuters) - A man hiking in a heavily wooded area of northern New Jersey was killed by a black bear during the weekend, police said on Monday, in what experts called an extremely rare attack.

Darsh Patel, 22, of Edison, New Jersey, and four friends encountered the bear on Sunday afternoon in the Apshawa Preserve, about 40 miles (64 km) northwest of New York City, according to the West Milford Township, New Jersey, police department.

http://news.yahoo.com/jersey-man-attacked-killed-black-bear-police-134940693.html;_ylt=A0LEV1uAtiBUVa0AXu5XNyoA

Folks,

Be careful out there! Feel awful for the family.

Wingfoot

Just in case you didn't see this post on the mid-Atlantic board
We are down to the last few weeks until Boxtoberfest 2014 at Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey. Looking forward to seeing everyone that signed up.
If you haven't, there is still time to join us!
Sign up for the main event:
http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?gEventId=3147

If you would like to camp:
http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?gEventId=3148

If you are coming to the area on Friday night, join us for dinner:
http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?gEventId=3290

Hope to see you there!
Lotus & Celtic

Mo played with Moses while singing Serpentine Fire.

Hello All,
We are going to be visiting family and friends between Woolrich and Newark, probably driving on the 295, the 95… (up and down, NJ & PA, so to speak). Boxing time is very limited, since this is a 'visiting people' trip, but we would like to get a few boxes in if possible. The only boxing things we are taking is our log book, sig stamps, & a few ink colors. We hope to return in the Spring or Summer and actually hit some trails, but for now, I'll just be glad if we don't freeze!

So far, I have found one box (Kenya's Calling, in Princeton) which seems like it would fit the bill.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!

~J (with no 'cold weather' clothing/shoes to my name, yet)

So, there you have it. It seems that NJ may be joining the ranks of some other states in restricting Letterboxing activity by virtue of restrictions on Geocaching. My condolences to all.

Everyone is so darn accepting of unilateral policy changes made by state park employees throughout the country. These policies were not made by legislation, or generally by the people at the top of the department. They were made by specific parks department individuals -- middle managers -- who want a sense of control over "their" park. They want to micromanage things, at quite a cost to taxpayers. Challenge it. Contact the head of the state environmental agency and explain how many state parks you visit because of boxing and how this will impact you. I did in Connecticut and SUCCEEDED. The DEEP Commissioner wrote me back a two-page letter and told the DEEP to withdraw their policy. You could also contact your state representatives and let them know how much money this frivolous policy would be costing the state in terms of employee's time (are there so many parks employees they have time for this??)

One thing to note is that the parks managers will claim letterboxes could cause environmental degradation. Since I am an environmental scientist and also a parks manager, I was able to nip that argument in the bud. Obviously, in some areas, environmental degradation could be a real issue, but throughout most of the country it just isn't. Most of Connecticut was completely clear cut and used for grazing 150 years ago, and now they're seriously worried about a tupperware in the woods? But if there are endangered species nesting, or a very fragile type of ecosystem, then of course letterboxes shouldn't be planted there.

I have to say, at least the person who wrote the descriptions of Letterboxing, Geocaching, Waymarking etc, was pretty knowledgable and got it right.

I read about this on some geocaching talk lists and in this case it was the geocachers who screwed things up for themselves. Some people just can't let others play the game in peace and have to pick fights and "claim" areas. This is a case of the adults stepping in and telling the children "ENOUGH".

PuggleMom

Summer of 2014 my travails lead me to the Jenkinson’s boardwalk. I hid the Sun Worshipers letterbox but did not have time to finish the clues. I would really love a fellow boxer to help check on it and possibly some notes about the thing near by to help me write the clues. I don't have planes to visit any time soon. So if anyone can find the box and want it let me know. I'm more then happy to pass it on.

Let me know if you can help. I will pass on all I remember so you can find it.

YILB,
Sister Fall

I wonder if the Nattybumppo box (LBNA) is still there.

That whole Jersey side of the Delaware River is very cool.

I have always wanted to plant a box in nearby Little Falls (a cute little waterfall).

LB

SHAD!
We've been catching them up here in CT for the last week or so. The Windsor CT Shad Derby is next weekend, 1-3.May. The water is high right now but the ladies are in! The roes are lots of fun on ultra light tackle. Tight lines! :D

it's a shame that we won't be around because the shad festival is always so much fun!

I wonder if that Natty Bumppo box is still even there, there have been several floods since it was planted but it was under a big pile of rocks. It might?

pick the ones you can find.

~tigs

Start with ones closest to your house.

To ensure that more people in your area see your request, you should post it on the New Jersey board.

TG

If you want a box that is more likely to be found, go for things planted recently. If you want the satisfaction of finding something that hasn't been found in a while, look for older stuff. Always check the comments on a box first to make sure there isn't any important info there.

When you go, take extra baggies and paper towels in case a box needs maintenance.

I grew up in Jersey, but didn't start letterboxing until recently while living in California. I had to make a last minute trip to NJ (Monmouth County) last week, and was able to find a few. I know you said you're in so. Jersey, but I highly recommend doing the "A Lost Picnic" series! It's right off the pkwy in Allaire State Park in Wall. It's a great mix of different talented carvers. If you go- make sure you pack a picnic! :)

Also, I'm sure you'll find some more specific suggestions if you post in the New Jersey board. Welcome to Letteboxing!!

Welcome to the addicting hobby of Letterboxing!

We're from Calif., so I don't know what is considered 'South Jersey', but when we visited your state we found Steve's Balalaika in Mount Laurel.
http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?boxId=148443

We really enjoyed the sentiment behind the box, and was impressed in all the little details that went into creating this 'box'.

What county?

We will be headed up that way next month to fix our box in Wall TWP. I would be more then happy to help you out!

Look in the comments to see if people have had trouble finding them, and also look to see if it says unknown or unavailable. Saves a lot of hassle.

Hi!! Welcome to Letterboxing! My husband and I box in South Jersey as well. We have a box (that I like to think is quite nice) in Red Bank Battlefield in National Park, NJ. Just checked in on it, so I know its there! Also, What are left of the Amico Island Bug boxes are fun too, although only 2 or 3 of the five are still there. I also think there are a handful in Washington Lake Park. if you are willing to hop the Delaware I super suggests Ridley Creek Park, there are a ton of boxes and excellent carves. Good luck and keep in touch - We are considering doing a south jersey gathering this year!

After all this time I don't think I will have time to finish it. Have to many other boxes I'm working on. If someone want to take it over and post clues be my guest.