LovetoCamp Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 We're committed, the Wed through Sun after Easter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyD Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 You'll have a great time. I might try to plan one for the spring with my venture crew if things work out. It'l ljust be an overnighter most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCamp Posted August 15, 2004 Author Share Posted August 15, 2004 Make it the Saturday after Easter. Join the Campfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCamp Posted August 16, 2004 Author Share Posted August 16, 2004 Hops, you wanna go with us to Gettysburg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hops_scout Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 You know, matter of fact, I would... but thats right in the middle of baseball season:( And, I dont know what our schedule is like for baseball or school yet:( Otherwise, sounds great:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCamp Posted August 17, 2004 Author Share Posted August 17, 2004 It's the end of March beginning of April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Dog Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 TP, What's to do at Gettysburg? Never been that far north or east. Would love to go, though. I imagine there are learning centers for the war, that would be cool. bd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaveEagle Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Big Dog, Our troop just went there last month and had a great time. Check out the York-Adams Council website. They offer a unique "Gettysburg Historic Trails" Patch set & Award if you follow their program. This really helped us get more out of the trip. It was a stretch to get all the required elements in, but we did a whole lot more than anyone expected. We just gave out the Patches & Awards to the 13 scouts that participated and they were all really "fired up". CE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCamp Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 Hey Big Dog, We're coming from around Chicago and should be there on March 30th and staying until Sunday, April 3rd. Our Easter Vacation. They chose this over the 50 miles of backpacking we did last Easter Vacation. April 2, Big Campfire YMCA Pool Hot Tub post hike Cyclorama Visitor Center and electric map Historic Town Walk Johnny Reb trail Haunted Gettysburg walks Eisenhower Farm Heritage Trail Medal York Councils Gettysburg patches Guided Battlefield Tour any more items and ideas, please.... & just good old camping!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaveEagle Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I definately recommend staying at the McMillan Woods campsite. When you do the 9-mile (probably longer) "Billy Yank" trail, I would recommend you start right from the McMillan Woods Campsite and hike accross the Battlefield to the Visitor Center. This leg is at the end of the path if you follow the book. Once at the visitor center, follow the directions from the guide book until you get back the last turn accross the battlefield. You will be just a 1/4 mile from the Campground. This way you don't need to drive to the start/finish point and will cover the same distance. The "horse" trails were extreemly Muddy near "Big Round Top" Some of our "sneaker clad" scouts had to dig their shoes out of the mud!! CE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCamp Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 McMillan Woods doesn't open until April 1st. We'll have to find a campground close. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Riddle Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Contact York-Adams area Council. Their Scoutcamp is nearbly, I was told. We took the Troop this past Sumer, and camped at McMillan Woods. It was a great trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyD Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Our troop when we went down last year used Artillery Ridge campground. I believe they charge 5 bucks a person per night. They also have individual showers their also. So it did save a trip. I would say the site is less then 5 mintues away (driving wise) from visitor center. Call the number i they are open during march at least becuas ethey have an activities thing for March on their calender. We did the whole Gettysburg Trail in 2 days and one night and left about 4 or 5 PM on the second day home. WE did cyc, the map, farm, in the morning. I would start around 8 or 9 when the palces open. THen after the map and cyc head over to the farm. Eat Lunch, do the 9 miler, get back to cmap to get cleaned up then eat. We went out to Hoss's which was on the other side of town but a very nice dinner after a long day. We as a group were put in the baclk and had a room to ourselves. THere was room for 2 other large groups but none were dinning. YOu'll day will probably end around 10 PM at night. 2nd day you'll have to time for gift shopping and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozer Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 We stayed at the group sites on the battlefield.Nice place, you have to get on the list Jan. 1 or you won't get in. but we weren't travelling from Chicago either. Good luck, listen to a tape of the book, On Angels Wings, on the way there, it puts things in perspective when you get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCamp Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 Thanks for the great tips!!! Book on tape for the way out....Great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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