Watkins Glen

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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

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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

USS Salem

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For a while, the troop transitioned from visiting the Battleship Massachusetts to visiting the USS Salem. The Battleship Massachusetts was the one that the Cub Scouts generally went on, while the USS Salem had a specific program tailored to Boy … Continued

Battleship Massachusetts

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The troop used to go to Fall River, Massachusetts to visit the WWII Battleship Massachusetts, but hasn’t been back in quite some time. The troop would explore the ship and see everything from the gun turrets to the engine room. … Continued

Bike Trip

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For those working on Biking merit badge, or for those who just want to go on a nice bike ride, the nearly annual Bike Trip has been an excellent opportunity to ride with fellow scouts. In the past, the troop … Continued

Steamtown

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The troop has visited the Lackawanna Coal Mine in Scranton, PA many times over the years. Here, the scouts get a guided tour of the coalmine, going three hundred feet deep beneath the earth’s surface through winding caverns and tunnels … Continued

Pine Barrens

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Whenever the troop would drive down to the Pine Barrens, we would go canoeing down the long, winding Wading River. We would be outfitted by a local company with life jackets, paddles, and everything the troop would need for the … Continued

Palisades

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The troop has visited the steep cliffs of the Palisades alongside the Hudson River since the late-90s/early-00s. The campout usually lasts a full weekend, and the troop would hike alongside the Hudson one day and throughout the Palisades Park the … Continued

NYLT

Each year, a select few scouts from the troop attend National Youth Leadership Training at Winnebago Scout Reservation. NYLT is currently held in three sessions – one that lasted two weekends and two that is are full weeklong course. At … Continued