Gnome Home AQ #300692

Gnome Home

 Enter the Enchanted Forest, being aware that they have very limited hours.

 Pass the Nature Center.

Get to this intersection and head west on the blue trail.

After a short walk, pass this hollowed out live oak tree.  Take 50 more steps to see the second hollowed out tree in the picture below.

Check out the backside of the second live oak, under leaves and Spanish moss for a Gnome Home.

Tiny Hiker AQ #283941

Tiny Hiker

 Visit an Enchanted place but beware, the hours are limited.

 Pass the Nature Center and find your way to this intersection. 

Head north on the Tomoka Trail for 12 steps. 

You should then see two palms with an opening between them on your right.  Walk into the opening and note this small palm with a palm trunk laying in front of it, about ten steps into the woods.

Tucked in between them you will find the Tiny Hiker.

The Empty Basket Series - Stephen King AQ #299692

When I am in Florida, I am constantly amazed and intrigued by all of the nature areas and every time I pass a sign, I feel the need to stop and explore a bit. Among the many types of nature areas are Florida birding trails, WMAs (Wildlife Management Areas), Conservation Areas, boat ramps that are actually little parks, Wilderness areas, state parks and state forests. So, when I have the opportunity, I stop and investigate a little although I have to admit to being just a bit intimidated by the thoughts of running into wild pigs, bears and snakes if I venture too far into the wilds. So, I just check things out and try to leave a little memento of my visit. 

I accessed the Salt Lake WMA from a sign pointing to it on Route 46 down Turpentine Road.

When you reach this intersection...

 Park in the parking area right across the road.

 If you want to do some exploring after you find the box, check out the map on the kiosk.

 From there, turn to your left and walk behind this gate.

Take the road about 50 feet...

then take the first left onto a grassy trail. 

Before you reach the grassy field, you should see a palm jutting out further than the other trees on the left side.  When you reach that palm, turn around and take about 15 steps back the way you had just walked.   You should end up beside a slash pine about 10 steps off trail.  This pine is surrounded by 5 palm trees.

Check the backside of the pine that is about six steps behind the pine tree for Stephen King.

This stamp was previously used at the 2018 Night Owls Return to LLBean Event.

Stephen King

Thank You!

I am in awe of those who serve in the military and especially those who served in a war.  I would never have had the ability to do that job but my sister and her husband both served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War but never actually in Vietnam and my husband is a Vietnam Navy veteran.  My nephew served two tours in the Air Force in Afghanistan.  I am so proud of my family and all those who served.  This box is a Thank You to them.

Begin at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, Florida.

 If you time it right, you will see the sunrise over this peaceful area.

 

 Although the cemetery is already beautiful, Wreaths Across America made it even more so.

After paying your tributes and admiring the beauty, head to the Memorial Path.

 Enter beside this sign.

 Pass this tribute to the Florida Sky Soldiers.

 When you get to this concrete pad and can see the fence on the other side of the road, head towards the fence.

As you walk across this area, notice the drainage grate between the trees on the sandy path.

 Then look for the third fence post to the right of the drainage ditch.

 Behind that post you will see some decomposing logs.  Check close to the fence post for the box.

Stained Glass #9

Indianola Pioneer Cemetery, Merritt Island

 Head to southwest corner of the cemetery and find the grave of John Allison.

Check in the live oak behind John.  The box is in the crook of the tree. 

Stained Glass #8

Welcome to my Stained Glass #8 picture clues.  Before we get started, I ask...no, I beg, when you are finished stamping in and ready to close the box, please push on all four corners of the lid to ensure that the box is completely closed.  You need to hear that snapping sound on each corner to help ensure the longevity of the box.  

Thank you!  Enjoy!

Please, please, please do not step in the ferns, it should not be necessary to reach this box.