Editor’s Note: Almost every time that I mention letterboxing in a personal e-mail or quick post, I receive several questions about it. The short piece below was published some time ago on another blog, and refers to the way that letterboxing can interface with learning about Ohio history. In general, however, the main attraction of letterboxing, like its modern cousin geocaching, is the ability to experience natural settings that one might never otherwise experience. There are hundreds of letterboxes in Ohio, several in the Galion area or within easy driving distance.

Each Summer weekend, avid letterboxers hit the backroads of Ohio – visiting cemeteries, public parks and other scenic areas. As they search for the hundreds of letterboxes scattered across the state, they are also often learning valuable lessons about Ohio … Read the rest

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