Dog Walk

2006-05-29T18:51:00.000-07:00

Placed: May 29, 2006
Location: Bicentennial Park, Kensington, CT
Status: Alive and Barking!

Directions

Find Route 71A/Chamberlin Highway and Norton Road which runs off of it. Once on Norton from the Chamberlin Highway, take your first right onto Winesap Road and follow the road straight until it ends in a cul-de-sac, which is the entrance to Bicentennial Park.

Background

Sue grew up in this area and the neighborhood around Winesap Road and Bicentennial Park were all part of a dairy farm when her family first moved to Kensington in the 60's. The town purchased the land as a park for its residents and it is widely used by dog lovers as they walk their favorite pooch to give both owner and pet some exercise. We hope you enjoy your excercise today!

Please use caution when hunting these boxes so as not to disturb the wildlife in the area. The day we planted the boxes, we noticed a doe in the distance, saw another deer, encountered a young lady riding her horse, saw a couple walking two dogs and heard and spotted many birds. Also use discretion that you are not seen near the boxes.

The red trail makes a small loop of about a mile and is well marked with red blazes. If you stop at the map board located just after the metal gate, you will also notice that there is an additional blue loop for those that might want a little longer journey. Our boxes are all on the red trail but that blue trail sure looks interesting!

These hand-carved stamps are the work of The Engraver from Torrington, CT. A few winters ago, she announced on the local talk list that she had been carving like crazy all winter and these stamps were available for the taking. I emailed her and offered to take whatever was left after other boxers received theirs. These stamps are from that group and we're sure you will enjoy them as she is quite a carver! Thanks, Engraver, for gifting these gems to us. We've been elusive about the subjects of these stamps and hope you enjoy them.

There is only one logbook in Box #3 - at journey's end. Boxes #1 and 2 have just a stamp. Please be sure baggies are zipped properly, containers are closed tightly and boxes covered from all angles.

Clues

Go through the metal gate and head up the small dirt path. You will soon come into an open meadow. Immediately after the second bench on the right side of the meadow, enter the woods' path and look at the far side of a semi-uprooted tree. Box #1 is at the base, away from the trail. Please rehide and cover carefully.

Go back to the dirt path that you were on and continue heading south at about 200 degrees. After passing through a woodsy wall, guarded by two waste removal guards, you will enter a field of evergreens. Continue straight, passing the red-blazed wooden stake on your right. You will head down a rocky path and then up. As you almost reach the top of this hill, look over in the distance on the left since this is where we saw the doe - and she saw us! Hopefully you will be as lucky.

At the top of this hill, the trail becomes wooded and shortly after look on the right for a large, 2 sister oak. Behind that oak you will find Box #2. Recover well so that the hiding place looks natural.

Continue back on the red trail and head uphill past some large sentries that are blocking your way. Go around them and head down hill and up a few more times. As you climb your last and largest hill, the meadow peeks through the trees up ahead. But it's not time to leave yet!

Look to your left for a grouping of multi-sister trees. Search the base for Box #3. Again, please hide carefully, making sure the box is covered from all angles.

After stamping in and rehiding carefully, enter the meadow and head to the right, where you will find the gate that greeted you on the beginning of your walk.

We hope both you and your favorite four-legged friend enjoyed this little walk.

And don't forget to add on your favorite variety breed of the canine type in the form of a box. The park is huge so there is plenty more places and trails to keep this dog thing going!!!

Bonus Box - Home Sweet Home

BRAND NEW! Add-on Boxes - Did You Know???

Add-Ons by Other Boxers (Thank You All So Much!!!)

Wag It by Rubaduc

The Corgi by Brandy

Strider - Alaskan Malamute by Donutz

Gracie T. Hiker by chthiker

Mona, the Letterboxing Chihuahua by Hez, Grumpy & of course, Mona

My Nephew Diesel by Music Woman

Bichon Frise by Flutterby Flew By

Goldendoodle by Flutterby Flew By

Boston Terrier by Flutterby Flew By

Relocated Pooches by The Engraver & Corrina

Daffnee, the Lop-Earred Letterboxing Terrier by Butterfly Suzy

My Dog by Gizz

Shep: Old English Sheepdog by Flutterby Flew By

Chinese Crested by Flutterby Flew By

The Dog Pound by Astrii

Listen for the Woof by Butterfly

Old English Bulldog by Flutterby Flew By

A Pug Named Bruno by Flutterby Flew By

Fire Dog by phystar

Labradoodle by Flutterby Flew By

Don't Touch It!!! by Gizz

Matted Mutt by Phynstar

Poodle by Flutterby Flew By

Plus numerous Mystery Boxes
that you'll have to do your homework
in order to find!

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