If you love adventure, puzzles, and a little bit of mystery, then letterboxing might be your next favorite outdoor activity!
What Is Letterboxing?
Letterboxing is a fun and creative scavenger hunt that combines elements of hiking, treasure hunting, and rubber-stamp collecting. Participants follow clues—sometimes written as riddles or maps—to find small, weatherproof boxes hidden in parks, forests, or even historical sites. Inside each letterbox, you’ll find a logbook and a unique stamp. Visitors bring their own personal stamp and logbook, leaving their mark in the box’s log while also stamping their own book as a record of their adventure.
How to Find Letterboxes in Midcoast Maine
Letterboxing is a fantastic way to explore Midcoast Maine’s scenic beauty while adding a little mystery to your adventure. Some great places to start your search include:
Local hiking trails & preserves – Many letterboxes are tucked along well-loved paths like Ovens Mouth Preserve, Porter Preserve, or the Boothbay Region Land Trust trails.
Historic landmarks – Some letterboxes are hidden near lighthouses, old forts, or historical sites, adding a bit of storytelling to your journey.
Parks & gardens – The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and other local green spaces might just have a hidden surprise waiting for you!
To find letterboxes, visit websites like Atlas Quest or Letterboxing North America, where you can search for Midcoast Maine locations and get clues to start your treasure hunt.
Why Try Letterboxing?
It’s free! All you need is a notebook, a stamp, and a sense of adventure.
It gets you outside! Letterboxing is a great excuse to explore new trails and hidden corners of the Midcoast.
It’s a fun activity for all ages! Kids love the thrill of the hunt, and adults enjoy the challenge of deciphering clues.
So grab your notebook, pick a trail, and see if you can find one of Midcoast Maine’s hidden treasures. You never know what surprises await!