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Trip Report: Wolf Patrol Worley Cave

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On Saturday, October 17th, several Wolf Patrol members gathered for some backyard tomahawks, cooking, pumpkin carving and camping.  On Sunday, the group explored the dark and mysterious limestone wonderland inside Worley Cave (aka Morrill Cave) in Bluff City, TN.  This 7-mile tract near Bluff City was named after the first owner Elias S. Worley.  The cave is full of unique columns and contours, a river basin and hundreds of tiny crevices.  Nine scouts and 4 leaders, ranging from 11-years old to “seasoned” leaders, the patrol pulled together to climb, slide, trudge, slump, crawl, and generally contort to themselves.  The patrol made it through nearly to the back of the cave before we could no longer fit a few through the final tight passages into the last big room.  The kids did an amazing job of pulling together, extending a hand, anchoring a rope, providing guidance and encouragement to ensure all of us journeyed safely.   The pictures say it all.     

Trip Report: Phoenix October Trip to Rock Creek

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The Phoenix October outing was a success!  We ate well, got some exercise, saw some cool waterfalls and built great campfires to keep us warm.

We set up camp at Rock Creek Recreation area on Friday night, gathered some fire wood and built a fire to warm up and make some s’mores.  It got a little chilly that night (in the 30s) but all slept pretty well, even the one in the hammock!  Saturday morning our wood gatherers and fire builders were busy again so we could cook our mop-handle biscuits over the fire for breakfast – along with omelets-in-a-bag.  We kept the fire going for warmth and because some of us just couldn’t stop adding wood to it!  We went for a short exploring hike along the creek and found the campground “pool” that resembled a pond – no dogs or fishing allowed in the pool!

After a delicious lunch of chicken tacos and fruit, we went on a more difficult hike – that’s what the sign said “more difficult” and it proved to be correct.  It was a 4 mile roundtrip hike up to the Rock Creek Waterfalls and there were actually several waterfalls along the way.  There were a few challenges, like the four creek crossings, very rocky paths and several steep inclines but they were all worth it to see the cool waterfall at the end.

By that evening, we were hungry again so got the charcoal going for the dutch oven pizzas along with fettuccini alfredo, celery and carrots.  Everything was delicious – we have some great cooks!  After dinner, we had a Campfire ceremony (and another hot campfire) with new songs and jokes.  We played the get-to-know-you game we learned at Grayson Highlands and retired to our tents only after burning all of the fire wood we had gathered.

Sunday morning, after a quick breakfast and taking down camp, we had a peaceful church service that everyone got to participate in.  Our campfire and church service leaders did an excellent job!

Trip Report: Dick Tracy Rock 2020

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…an amazing lake trip to Dick Tracy Rock.

Nathan B.

On August 1st and 2nd, members of Troop 48 assembled at CHPC for a trip to Dick Tracy Rock located in the beautiful Cherokee Lake. Due to Covid-19, the trip was by invitation only and was limited to a smaller number of scouts.

After a medical screening at CHPC, minimal drivers transported the scouts and their equipment to the Camp Davy Crockett Lakefront. Attentively, nine canoes and three motor boats were loaded and the journey across the lake was launched. The flotilla stopped for lunch at a midway point, swam in the water, and then renewed their voyage. Reaching the rock early afternoon, they setup 3 designated campsites, one for each patrol on the island. Campers set up their tents and hammocks and supplies.

Without further delay, everyone initiated the various activities, including an approximate 10 ft. rapid, gravity assisted, decent from the rock into the lake, relaxing lake rides on the Ross pontoon, thrilling tubing, wakeboarding, and skiing on the Lawrence boat, and rousing wakeboarding/surfing on the McNabb boat.

The enjoyment continued…

The enjoyment continued, except for short breaks for eating, sleeping, and campfire, throughout the first day.  The stimulation resumed on the second day following breakfast and a church service. After lunch, the tiring troop removed all traces of humanity from the island, broke down the camps, and loaded canoes and boats. Once back on the mainland, canoes were cleaned and cars loaded for the return trek. Once again, Troop 48 concluded an amazing lake trip to Dick Tracy Rock.