June Hike: Springbrook Prairie
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- Created on Thursday, 02 July 2009 04:12
- Written by Josh C.
We started our ten mile hike at 1:00. We started by doing a 0.2 mile loop and then started the rest. It was uneventful with Josh learning how to identify plants and animals and Owen leading the way with his map. At about halfway we stopped at a water fountain and bathroom place off the trail. After everyone was done we set back out. Nothing more happened until we reached the viaduct to start a four mile loop. Towards the end of the loop Travis and Josh were dragging behind and things were slowing down. When we finally completed the loop we set back out to the finish. When we finished doing the full 10 miles we had to do the small loop again. After that was done we finally got to go home.
Father's Day Canoe Campout: 2009
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- Created on Thursday, 02 July 2009 04:14
- Written by Administrator
We met up at Goodrich our usual meet up spot and left for the campground. On the way there were severe thunder storms. They lit up the sky in a crazy frenzy. It was pouring and the wind was crazy. Luckily the rain died down by the time we got there and we were able to set up. When we were almost done, Alex said he had checked his weather bug application on his iPhone and there was no need to put up a tarp. Within five minutes when nobody had the tarp put up and it started to pour again. We had cracker barrel sometime close to the morning. After that we went and got some much needed rest. The next morning Josh and Owen got up early to make breakfast pizza. It was judged good by everyone. After that we got ready for the canoe trip while Josh and Owen made sandwiches. The canoe trip went pretty normal until a canoe got stuck on a log at the beginning of the rapids. There were two younger people who got out of the canoe. Then another canoe came up next to it and the force of it crushed the first one. The rest of the trip went normal with having lunch at the sixth bridge and ending at the eighth bridge. We went back to camp and relaxed while Josh and Owen made Zingy Pork Chops. Alex was moving all around the camp site trying to avoid the gnats that were following him. The Pork Chops were delicious and when everyone was done, some people decided to go wade in the river. Soon Josh and Owen had the desert ready and everyone had the good bars or as Josh likes to call it good glop. We cleaned up the cooking stuff and went to sleep. The next morning we had cereal and packed up and left.
Cantigny Campout; April 2009
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- Created on Thursday, 02 July 2009 04:37
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Wow, what an interesting weekend! We camped at Cantigny for this month's outing; our first time in the spring time (this has usually been a winter campout for us). It was nice to be able to tour the grounds in warmer weather for a change and the museum was interesting as always. We had a guest for this outing; Walter, the owner of Churrasco Restaurant in Villa Park offered to come out to this camp to show us how to do Brazilian barbeque. It was fantastic. He brought about 20 pounds of steaks and some enormous bags of pine charcoal. He showed us how to set up the fire pit and got the coals going. then he started cutting steaks (the cut was called "culottes") for the scouts and had the boys cut their own steaks from the big cut of meat. Then he showed everyone how to season and cook the meat over the open pit, telling stories all the while about the Brazilian vaqueros and how they lived on the range. He also told stories from his days in the Brazilian special forces over in Iraq (the first Gulf War) and was very engaging as he joined us on our tour of the First Division Museum. Walter was a very generous guy and very interesting and entertaining. Thanks to him, for making this outing special and we look forward to visiting his restaurant some time.
May 2009 Hike: North Branch
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- Created on Thursday, 02 July 2009 04:22
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Devil's Lake Campout; May 2009
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- Created on Thursday, 02 July 2009 04:28
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Troop Elections May 2009
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- Created on Friday, 22 May 2009 05:13
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April 2009 Hike: Waterfall Glen
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- Created on Thursday, 02 July 2009 04:19
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March 2009 Hike: Danada
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- Created on Monday, 20 April 2009 17:22
- Written by Mrs. Brauer
We had a great hike last weekend at Danada Forest Preserve - 10 miles. The first part of the hike was through some hilly trails that we did not know were there and we came upon Oberweis Dairy! (no, we did not stop) but returned by the route we came. Some of the Scouts worked on compass requirements and map reading. Some of the group came out to enjoy the beautiful weather, to enjoy the view and just to get a little exercise.Upon the next trek we saw over 25 bird or squirrel nests in a group of trees - awesome, and saw 3 deer, one of which was a fawn we think. We saw squirrels, blue heron, sand hill crane and heard the springtime frogs. Not to mention the acres of trees, grasses, horses, etc. We also saw where the prairie was burned so as to keep it healthy.
At the lake where we took a short break, we met another Troop who is on their way to Philmont in the next few months. They were very excited, had their packs and were getting ready for their trip.
With the right shoes, water, good snacks, jackets, and great company, we really enjoyed the hike.
Hope you can join us next time!
Mr. Brauer has the hikes scheduled on the calendars.