The troop has only gone once to High Knoll, also known as the “Philmont of the East.” Like Philmont, the High Knoll Trail involves backpacking to a new backcountry outpost each day. Once at the outpost, participants engage in activities … Continued
In August of 1990 and 1992, the troop visited Mead Wilderness Base near Squam Lake in New Hampshire, the site where the movie On Golden Pond takes place. Here, scouts enjoyed a full week of High Adventure activities, including rock … Continued
On this High Adventure trip, a crew of about a dozen scouts and leaders fly down to New Mexico and trek with a guide along the mountains of Philmont Scout Ranch. The troop went once in 1989, but it was … Continued
This park is located where George Washington and his troops famously crossed the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776 during the Revolutionary War. At Washington Crossing, the troop camps on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River and hikes the … Continued
This Civil War battlefield used to be a popular destination for the troop. The Battle at Gettysburg is infamous for having the most casualties of any Civil War battle and for being a turning point for the Union in the … Continued
Another historic trail hike, Monmouth was the site of one of the largest Revolutionary War battles, famous for George Washington’s ambush tactics against Sir Henry Clinton’s troops. Here, the scouts navigate through forests and even historic buildings in the town … Continued
On this trip, the troop journeys to Watkins Glen in New York. At the park, the troop visits the magnificent gorge and looks at the natural rock formation and walks under waterfalls, all while enjoying the spectacular view of the … Continued
Jockey Hollow is one of three major Revolutionary War historic sites in New Jersey, famous for being the Continental Army’s main winter encampment during the harshest winter of the war in 1779-80. In the past, when the troop visited this … Continued
