StoryWalk and Letterboxing

Programs for Users of All Ages

The Land Trust offers two fun, family friendly programs in the summer months. Enjoy the StoryWalk® along the Lower Loop wide path, and venture further afield to find all of our hidden Letterboxes! Contact Jess Forbes with any questions about either of our summer programs at jessica@cblandtrust.org.

The 2025 StoryWalk® and Letterboxing adventures are back! Both have been freshly reinstalled along the wide Lower Loop trail—perfect for a summer stroll filled with stories, clues, and fun for all ages.

StoryWalk®

StoryWalk™ is an interactive activity display along the wide path of the Lower Loop trail off Peanut Lake Road. It’s geared towards 3-6 year olds and offers a combination of outdoor adventure with an engaging story. Each summer a new book is chosen to display, and is separated into portions along the trail in order to combine reading, walking and observing the natural surroundings.

StoryWalk™ is brought to you by the Crested Butte Land Trust and the Crested Butte Old Rock Library.

The StoryWalk™ Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition (VBPC) and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.

2025 StoryWalk®

Molly Frame and Dana Smedes’ CBCS first grade class has contributed a children’s book, “Our Meaning of Life” a book inspired by “Carl and the Meaning of Life” written by Deborah Freedman. Take a stroll, enjoy their heartfelt artwork, and reflect on the meaningful lessons they’ve shared about life.

Letterboxing

Letterboxing is an intriguing outdoor pursuit combining hiking, artistry, and detective work. Dating back more than 150 years, this “hike-and-seek” adventure provides exciting goals for anyone who likes a quest. Letterboxing offers an outdoor activity to share with family and friends and a wonderful way to connect with the numerous beautiful land parcels preserved by the Crested Butte Land Trust.

The letterboxing treasure hunt is perfect for kids of all ages. Print out your passport for free online. Or pick up a passport and clues at the Land Trust office at 411 Third Street, the Crested Butte Museum, the Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce, or the Old Rock Community Library! The clues will take you on an adventure to find hidden stamps. See if you can collect all of the stamps in your passport this summer!

Each season, get ready to follow new clues as we hide them in new locations!

Click the link below for the 2025 Letterboxing Clues!

2025 Letterboxing Clues!

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