In addition to the following, we also planted two boxes for the Dawnlanders. They are CT State Bug and CT State Tree.

IX. CT STATE BUG

From the Dawnlanders home, go N past the 45th parallel to the dam and picnic area on First CT Lake. Just short of 5 miles further N on the paved road, turn R and go c. 8 miles on a dirt road SE, following signs to the tower. Hike up to the tower on either the Coot or the Bobcat Trail (allow about 1/2 hour either way). Climb the tower for some stupendous views. Then head NE past the brown buildings to pick up the Overlook Trail. Shortly down that path, find a chunk of white quartz (yes, just like in CT!). Take 2 steps further N, then look R to find the "CT State Bug" nestled in a little stone house with a stumpy root door. After enjoying the nearby view, please rehide the box carefully, since it is rather close to the path. Then head back to the tower and down to your car.

X. CT STATE TREE

From the "CT State Bug" parking lot drive back 8 miles on the dirt road to the paved road, then 11 more miles N on the paved road to a pull-off on the R marked "Fourth CT Lake: park here". Cross the road carefully and take the slightly overgrown, somewhat rugged path to the right of the signboard. You might soon begin to feel as if you have been transported to another land! After about a mile, reach the Fourth CT Lake loop trail. 10 steps to the R (CCW) on the loop will take you to a balsam fir that is leaning precariously toward the border. Sit on its right-hand root and reach gently back through the branches to uncover the "CT Charter Oak" planted here near the source of the CT river! After stamping in, tuck the box back carefully under the bark, hoping that even if the tree does eventually topple over, the box will still stay safe. If you then want to say you literally hopped across the CT river at its source, just continue around the loop. Then head back along the boundary trail to your car. Hope you enjoyed the adventures!

Reported found 30 March 2008

Find a beautiful spot where an old covered bridge spans two states. Heading north a mile or two on a road honorifically named for the artist who was the inspiration for this box's lovely stamp, you may find some sign of those who gathered here so many years ago. (Not your usual "run-of-the-mill" crowd!) Go gently south toward the sound of falling water, cautiously rounding the hairpin of the first stonewall, until you are standing just above the rushing water near the end one, but don't let that "blow you down!" From the corner of this last stone wall, look down about two feet to the first step-like ledge extending about a foot and a half. If no one else is around and you feel confident, after careful examination, that you can replace the 3 or 4 stones that fit together like a magic puzzle under its western side into their original configuration, then you may temporarily release the image of the pensive nymph from her bold but graceful resting position.

Reported missing May 2007

The city of Berlin in northern NH is a long drive from our home in southern RI. However, when we saw this stamp carved by RTRW of CT, we said we'd be glad to plant it for her the next time we got up that way. That chance finally came while driving home after finding my 8000th box along the AT in Maine. I scooted back into NH on route 2 through Gorham, then headed north on route 16 into Berlin (pronounced with the accent on the first syllable for those who might want to pass as "locals"!). From the junction of route 16 and route 110 in the center of Berlin near the Dunkin Donuts, I proceeded west curving up the hill on route 110, and tried several approaches towards the "elephant". (Mt Forist viewed from this angle, especially from the east side of the Androscoggin River, looks sort of like an elephant!) Former paths leading upward now appeared to be on private property, so I opted to turn south on 3rd avenue, then right on Mt Forist St, and then left on Russia St. Parking here on the right at the foot of the spectacular onion-domed Resurrection Orthodox Church, I walked up the hill curving right, passed under the white gate, read the church history, and climbed the steps to the church's porch for just the view of Berlin I was looking for! The church doors were also open, so I got to take a quick look at the lovely interior of the church as well. Then I proceeded back down the steps, through the white gate, turned left and took around 30 steps at about 115 degrees to the short post just to the right of the tall telephone pole with the sign for Petrograd St on it. There just happened to be a hole behind the short pole, so that is where I deposited the "Seal of the City" box, as near as I could comfortably get to the foot of the "Elephant"! Hope it's still there, covered with a few small stones, when you come to visit!

I don't want to give too much away on this one, so I'll let you guess just where and what this logo is. Find the facilities on the west side of route 16 nestled beneath Mt. Washington between Wildcat and Jackson. Park here and carefully cross the road with the Appalachian Trail, here also called the Lost Pond trail. After a very short distance, bear left and then left again on a brief uphill spur. Sitting very "ladylike" here on the edge of the rock in the midst of the tiny clearing, looking out over the facilities to the stupendous view, cast a discreet charming glance to the left and find a small pill box tucked under the left side of the nearest balsamic fir, covered with an unobtrusive piece of bark. Gingerly replace the container, return to the trail junction and decide which way you wish to proceed, squarely uphill to the ledges, towards the pond, or back to the facilities! Hope you enjoy your time in the mountains.

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