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5/22/13

Pack camping trip!! 7/27 Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Pack 184!  Mark your calendars and plan to attend a pack camping trip!
The sites only hold 40 people, so reservations will be on a first email, first reserved basis.  Families are welcome.
I have added links to emails and websites in the blog below, click them to activate:

Please email Jon Sensenig to reserve your spot.
He needs to know the number in your party.
When:  July 27th.  Arrive at Pine Grove Furnace as early as your like, there are many things to do there, including swimming, fishing, bike riding, and hiking.

What:  Tent Camping.  Bring your own tent and gear.

Location:  primitive group camping site.  Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Site details:  Sites D and E (see map below)

There is no power and no showers at the group camp site; however, there are flush toilets and showers within a 1/4 mile walk.  The sites have old school pit toilets.  NO PETS ALLOWED

Cost:  $2 per each person.  (ex family of 4 = $8)  Checks to "Pack 184"  Given the limited space you are expected to come if you RSVP and will be expected to pay the small fee above.

Meals:  Each Den can decide how to handle meals.  Most likely will be a pot luck style where people bring their own food and share.  Plan to cook out over the fire or dens can bring camp stoves/grills.
On Saturday would need:  Lunch and dinner; Sunday Breakfast and Lunch.  If anyone has Dutch Ovens it is a great opportunity to teach the kids how to cook cobbler for desert.

Pack Activities:  A den day hike is planned.  The rest of the time is free time for dens.  Consider getting fishing or biking belt loops.  Evening campfire with skits and songs.

More info on activities available at the state park



5/21/13

T shirt order confirmation, Pack 184

The T-Shirt orders are in, please review to be sure your order was captured correctly.  If there are any errors, please email Rich Brown ASAP.  Thanks.   click here


5/19/13

Pack 184 Camping Trip 7/27

Mark you Calendars now!!  Saturday July 27th
Pack 184 has reserved space for 40 people to tent camp at Pine Grove Furnace State Park
This is a fun, family park.  Check the link above for details but there is a pond for swimming, fishing, boat rentals, hiking, bicycle trails, and this is located on the half-way point for the Appalachian Trail (1090.5 mile N to Maine and also 1090.5mi South to Georgia.)
The group camping site is primitive style, meaning we need to take our trash with us, no Electric, and pit toilets, but it is a great location.  The parking area, however is right there, so you do not need to pack your gear in.  The parking lot is 50-100yrds from the camp sites.
There is a "modern" campground a few hundred yards down the road with flush toilets if that is a deal breaker.  If you need electric please reserve a site at the main campground, but do it soon as only a few sites remain.
Let your leaders know if you definitely want to attend as space is limited to 40.  We will keep the pack updated on availability.
Cost will be minimal for the site.
Photos from Pine Grove: