by Shawn Wright | Mar 4, 2016 | Hikes, Unit Stories
Last month (February 2016), Troop 320 went on a fantastic three day, two night backpacking trip on the Pinhoti Trail. The trip was designed for older scouts and to prepare those who are going to Philmont this summer. There were 11 scouts and 5 adults on the trip. We...
by Shawn Wright | Feb 26, 2016 | Camping, Hikes, Training
Have you ever caught yourself wondering where you should go camping next? Have you thought it might be nice to make a change to your tired backpacking recipes? Maybe you found the best place to hike and have some good suggestions to make that hike a better experience....
by Shawn Wright | Oct 16, 2015 | Events, Hikes
National Veteran’s Day Parade 2015, Birmingham, AL Come participate in “The Largest Veterans Day Parade in America” Who: All Scouting Packs, Troops, and Crews can participate in the parade. What: A parade in downtown Birmingham honoring our Veterans. When: Wednesday,...
by Shawn Wright | Nov 20, 2014 | Camping, Hikes, Unit Stories
Troop 28 from Independent Presbyterian Church had an adventurous summer in 2014, sending 3 separate crews to High Adventure Bases. In June a Troop 28 crew went to Philmont Scout Ranch. During a 10-day trek our Philmont crew traveled 67.7 miles, with a total...
by Shawn Wright | Nov 8, 2013 | Hikes
If you haven’t been to the Chief Ladiga Trail you are missing out. It is a 33-mile long rail-trail in Cleburne and Calhoun counties. It has a paved surface and travels through the Talladega National Forest before connecting to Georgia’s Silver Comet Trail....
