Pennsylvania Trips

[troop251scout]

Have any troops taken weekend trips to Valley Forge, Lancaster, or Hershey Park??? If you have, please specify which ones and what you did on the trips... Like where you stayed, what activities you did etc.

 

Thanks,

 

Troop251scout

[SemperParatus]

Valley Forge - stayed at the Volunteer Fire Co that sponsors Troop 73 up there. There were about 5 other troops camping at the same place that weekend - almost a mini-Camporee. Located about a mile from the park. Nice set - except for when the fire alarm goes off at 2 in the morning.

 

http://www.vftroop73.org

 

Another scout troop close by has a cabin that they rent out - we haven't stayed there.

 

http://www.devon50.org

 

While there, we did the Valley Forge Historic Trail - about 10 miles - took most of the day (Sat). Includes the visitor center. There was a reenactment group encamped on the park. Very nice, talked to us and did some drill stuff.

 

Hershey Park - there is a campground across the road from the Park. Highmeadows campground. Spend all day in the park - there is plenty to do - great rides and entertainment. Nice museum is on the grounds, chocolate factory tour, etc.

 

http://www.hersheypa.com/news/hershey_resorts_press_room/campground.html

 

 

[troop251scout]

Thanks Again!

[OldGreyEagle]

Cant beat Knoebels in Elysburg PA

 

http://www.knoebels.com/

[troop251scout]

Knobeles i completly forgot about that! GOOD IDEA! Thanks!

[drhannon]

Hershey Park also has a scout weekend at the end of August.