Mill Creek Los Padres National Forest - Mill Creek Day Use (usda.gov) Located just North of Plaskett Creek Campground, and South of Kirk Creek Campground The approximately 1.5-mile hike winds through Mill Creek Canyon, following the creek upstream through riparian vegetation under the dark shade of giant redwoods, maples and sycamores. The Scouts crossed over … Continue reading Hike, Camp, and Serve
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Mountain Man Rendezvous
Located in Boulder Creek at the Chesebrough Scout Reservation, Mountain Man Rendezvous was a three day, two-night adventure for the Scouts of Troop 51 to catch a glimpse into the world of a 1800's trapper rendezvous. While there, 13 Scouts and 5 Adult Leaders participated in crafting flint and steel, packing a mule, black powder … Continue reading Mountain Man Rendezvous
Camp Hi-Sierra
The Scouts selected Camp Hi-Sierra this year for their summer camp Adventure. Located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and surrounded on all sides by stunning National Forest, it is easy to see why. This camp is set in a historical logging camp, with a fully themed frontier town providing the Scouts to become fully emersed … Continue reading Camp Hi-Sierra
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Troop 51's First Camp in. Because of COVID-19, and the government asking all of us to shelter in place, Troop 51 has postponed all activities and meetings. This means no camping, no meetings, no advancing. . . or does it? Last month, a few scouts decided to have a Camp-in. Scouts were asked to pick … Continue reading Scouts Continue to Scout
9 In 9 Out – Jennie Lakes Wilderness
In August, the older boys of Troop 51 packed their gear and headed on a 20 mile loop over 4 days into the Hi Sierra backcountry known as Jennie Lakes Wilderness. Here are some photos taken by our Scoutmaster that says what words cannot.
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