The September canoeing outing in the great waters of the Potomac was an absolute blast. We all had fun having a slightly unsettling (at least for me) trip in the Potomac. We accomplished many things, had many types of meat to cook, and had a fantastic time doing it. We arrived in the early afternoon […]

The outing in November was in Bull Run, VA.    We went shotgun shooting during the day on Saturday at the Bull Run Shooting Center and camped at Camp Snyder at night.   It was a sunny and cold weekend,  just what you would think for November weather. We met at Camp Snyder and set up camp, […]

Dolly Sods backpacking is a Troop 55 tradition and scout favorite!  Dolly Sods and its’ environs are considered the premier backpacking locale east of the Mississippi River. They feature varied terrain and eco-zones more reminiscent of parts of Canada than the mid-Atlantic. The scouts camp in patrols and enjoy campsites along Red Creek or along […]

This summer a Troop 55 crew went on one of three High Adventures, Northern Tier. Those participating in the trip were Will F., Wesley P., Charles S., Drew D., Chandler L. (a Troop 673 scout), and the Crew Leader: Vinnie M. The advisors for our trip were Mr. MacKichan and his son Rob. For five […]

The Yough whitewater rafting trip is a Troop 55 favorite.  In 2011 the water was extremely high and the rafts flew down the river in no time.  This year (2012) the river was at a normal level and it was a longer trip with more exposed rocks and focused rapids.  With the georgeous, sunny, warm […]