High Desert Tribute LbNA #14233

These boxes were hidden by myself but the boxes themselves are the work of the one, the only....

Canyonlands:
This work, created by the Maestro of Sleight of Hand, is to be found at breathtaking Smith Rock, an awesome spot in the truest sense of the word. Spending time in this park, I am always overcome with the feeling that I’m attending services in a spectular open air cathedral.

To the trailhead: Follow the signs east from Highway 97 in the town of Terrebonne to Smith Rock State Park. Park at the end of the road.

To the letterbox: Find a place to call home and follow the trail. At the fork, head left down into the canyon. At the river’s edge greet an elderly resident with twisted arms engaged in a fiery dance. Upstream is her balding partner in this ancient tango. From the partner’s feet, at 110 degrees, you will spot a May/December marriage. Approach the aged one with respect taking note of the burned out character at 150 degrees. If you approach him carefully, he will whisper the secret: “Six steps at 65 degrees.”


Grasslands:
A visit to Central Oregon made a lasting impression on a visiting letterboxer. This tribute to one of the denizens of the desert is one of his gifts.

To the trailhead: Traveling on Highway 97, about five miles north of Terrebonne, go east on Park Avenue, following signs for “McPheeter’s Turf.” Continue on this road after it turns to dirt, following signs to the Henderson Flat Trailhead. Park at the first corral. There is a gap in the fencing to the right.

To the letterbox: Head south. In about a half mile, the trail will take a turn to the left. Come on ‘round the mountain where you will meet a powerful giant. His lofty brother has a highly elevated intellect and might know the hiding place for this little treasure. Sidle up to him, then look near the base of a fallen juniper.