Rough Childhood

September 24, 2011

FOUND by Sam on a nature trail

While my family and I were walking on a trail I found this letter in some tall grass.

Through the Judge’s Mouth

June 25, 2009

FOUND by Tombones in Cowles Mountain, San Diego, California

I found this while hiking a popular trail. We were hiking to the top for a full moon rise in April of last year.

A Day at Starved Rock

September 16, 2008

FOUND by Jordan Z. in Starved Rock, Utica, Illinois

Found a camera as I was walking around Starved Rock. The camera was destroyed but the memory card survived.

I’m Confused

April 12, 2007

FOUND by Robert Larson in North Carolina

I found this while hiking deep in the woods.

Puffy Jacket

March 10, 2006

FOUND by Brian Lesterberg in Minneapolis, Minnesota

I found this taped to a window sill in a vacant apartment.

Long, Cold Winter

August 23, 2005

FOUND by Timothy Beaver in Santa Barbara, California

This is from a slide found in an office complex parking lot. You can kind of see the word “Feb” and what looks like a “7″ stamped on the mount.

Bike Fight

August 22, 2004

FOUND by Brad Petrik in Charleston, Illinois

I found this photo caught in an air conditioning unit outside my apartment complex at Eastern Illinois University. I don’t know what these guys are fighting about, but I’m sure it has something to do with the broken bike.

I Don’t Know How to Thank You

October 12, 2003

FOUND by Laura Johnston in Guernville, California

I found this post-it note at a campsite near Guerneville. I imagine it rode there attached to a yummy box of Hamburger Helper or similar, a child’s fondest wish finally becoming reality. Really, how does one thank someone for such a joy?

Look Out for Indians

August 18, 2002

FOUND by Sebastian in Point Reyes, California

Found on the ground at a park. Hope Hind was okay.