100 Years at Montrose LbNA #10335 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | N/A |
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| Plant date: | Aug 22, 2004 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Spokane |
| County: | Spokane |
| State: | Washington |
| Boxes: | 2 |
| Planted by: | colls & DB
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| Found by: | saltwater |
| Last found: | Oct 12, 2008 |
| Status: | FFOFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFr |
| Last edited: | Aug 22, 2004 |
In 1903, 95 acres were donated to the city of Spokane for a park. Montrose Park has changed drastically over the years. There's been a zoo, dance pavillion, and a large spring fed lake called Mirror Lake. Many children have spent hours skating on the pond in the winter and during the summers, the park was popular for family picnics and band concerts. Today, it is no longer called Montrose Park, the name was changed to the Algonquin Indian name for "Spirit of Nature."
MONTROSE HUMMINGBIRD
Starting amid the roses, with Sagittarius at your back, pace downhill until you see a trailhead, about 50 yards away. Half way up the trail, turn east, traveling through the clearing. The Montrose Park hummingbird waits at the edge of the basalt, where the yucca strives and plucky maples cling to the rocks. Tucked behind a tiny iris. Head back to the trail to enjoy the view from the top.
THE GREEN CATHEDRAL--Retired April,2007
Had I known then what I know now, I would have found a better spot to hide this letterbox. This baby took more attention than all my other letterboxes combined!
After touring the glass house, from the front door, look south and enjoy the view (especially nice in the summer). Past the corridors of "UUUUs" and from 6 pillars, take a path east to the hallway of "yews". On the fourth step, take a right through the clearing, walking toward the middle pine. Past the pine, enter the green cathedral to find your prize.
June, 2005: New clue: Ps 28:2 "I'm letting you know what I need, calling out for help and lifting my arms toward your inner sanctum." (Message)
MIRROR LAKE--Retired August, 2008
It is gone, folks. Nothing left but a pile of rocks. So sorry!
Drive past the tennis courts, past a lovely picnic pavilion, around the roundabout,all the while, looking for a place to park. East of the pond, along the wide, paved path, you see tall, V-shaped twins. Standing at the base of the V, you'll notice a trail at 210°. The entrance is guarded by 2 rocks and a stump. When confronted with a choice, don't take the wrong path! At 40 steps you will find a comfortable rock grouping. Take cheer, you're almost there! Continue down the hidden trail (and we do mean hidden) to a large rock outcropping and at its nexus you will find Mirror Lake. Watch your step!
MONTROSE HUMMINGBIRD
Starting amid the roses, with Sagittarius at your back, pace downhill until you see a trailhead, about 50 yards away. Half way up the trail, turn east, traveling through the clearing. The Montrose Park hummingbird waits at the edge of the basalt, where the yucca strives and plucky maples cling to the rocks. Tucked behind a tiny iris. Head back to the trail to enjoy the view from the top.
THE GREEN CATHEDRAL--Retired April,2007
Had I known then what I know now, I would have found a better spot to hide this letterbox. This baby took more attention than all my other letterboxes combined!
After touring the glass house, from the front door, look south and enjoy the view (especially nice in the summer). Past the corridors of "UUUUs" and from 6 pillars, take a path east to the hallway of "yews". On the fourth step, take a right through the clearing, walking toward the middle pine. Past the pine, enter the green cathedral to find your prize.
June, 2005: New clue: Ps 28:2 "I'm letting you know what I need, calling out for help and lifting my arms toward your inner sanctum." (Message)
MIRROR LAKE--Retired August, 2008
It is gone, folks. Nothing left but a pile of rocks. So sorry!
Drive past the tennis courts, past a lovely picnic pavilion, around the roundabout,all the while, looking for a place to park. East of the pond, along the wide, paved path, you see tall, V-shaped twins. Standing at the base of the V, you'll notice a trail at 210°. The entrance is guarded by 2 rocks and a stump. When confronted with a choice, don't take the wrong path! At 40 steps you will find a comfortable rock grouping. Take cheer, you're almost there! Continue down the hidden trail (and we do mean hidden) to a large rock outcropping and at its nexus you will find Mirror Lake. Watch your step!