Troop 3's annual whitewater rafting trip took place in July 2019. We kicked things off with a camp out at Hickory Run State Park near White Haven, Pa. While there, we hiked the Shades of Death Trail, explored the park's boulder field, and worked on scout skills such as plant identification. We also got to … Continue reading Hickory Run and Whitewater Rafting 2019
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Backpacking on the Appalachian Trail in NJ
In July 2019, Troop 3 headed up to Worthington State Forest in New Jersey for a weekend hike on the Appalachian Trail. We camped Friday night at a campsite about a mile from Sunfish Pond, then headed north on the AT until we reached the Catfish Pond Fire Tower. This was a shakedown hike for … Continue reading Backpacking on the Appalachian Trail in NJ
Winter Skills Campout 2019
Our 2019 Winter Skills Campout took place January 4-6, 2019 at the Mule Pen at the Trexler Scout Reservation near Jonas Pa. We stayed in the cabin at the Mule Pen and focused on cooking, first aid, knots, lashings, and fire building (as well as the obligatory game of Uno). It rained heavily late Friday … Continue reading Winter Skills Campout 2019


