This is a series of 6 letterboxes to celebrate pets! This cache is NOT at the listed coordinates All hides are small and there is not much more room left for trades after we added the log book, stamp and ink pad. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE STAMP OR INK PAD or logbook. All hides are intended to be quick and easy finds.
To find this one you will need to start at the posted location and then follow this story to get to the final location.
In a quiet stream that flowed beneath an ancient wooden bridge, a young turtle named Ari lived with his family. Ari had a curious mind and loved to explore, but one sunny day, his adventurous spirit got the best of him. As he began to look for a new cache he wandered too close to the edge of the bridge, he lost his balance and tumbled into the water below.
The cool stream embraced Ari, and he quickly found himself swimming upstream. The current was strong, but Ari was determined. As he swam, he spotted a large pipe protruding from the streambank. It seemed like a potential shelter, a place to hide and catch his breath. But the darkness of the pipe and the unknown beyond its entrance filled Ari with fear. He hesitated, realizing he wasn't brave enough to venture into the shadowy tunnel.
With a deep breath, Ari decided to continue his journey. He let the current guide him toward the streambank, where the roots of a grand, multi-trunk tree stretched into the water like welcoming arms. The tree was enormous, its many trunks telescoping into the sky, creating natural nooks and crannies perfect for a small turtle like Ari.
As he approached, Ari noticed other creatures living in harmony around the tree. Friendly frogs, chirping crickets, and even a wise old owl perched high in the branches. They welcomed Ari warmly, showing him a cozy spot among the trunks where he could rest and make a new home.
In the days that followed, Ari found comfort and security in his new dwelling. The multi-trunk tree provided shelter from the elements, and the companionship of his new friends brought him joy. The fear that had gripped him at the pipe seemed like a distant memory now, replaced by a newfound courage and a sense of belonging.
And so, Ari the turtle learned that sometimes, the path we fear the most isn't the one we need to take. Instead, it's the unexpected route, the one we stumble upon by chance, that leads us to the places we truly belong.
The end.
We hope you enjoy stamping these as you cache! Let us know in your logs, if you have your pet along for the finds. Be sure to share it's name and what kind of pet it is.