After a one-year break, David decided to re-join Cub Scouts (Webelos). The Pack 10 Fall campout last weekend got things off to a fantastic (albeit somewhat chilly) start. We camped in the Stokes National Forest in far northwestern New Jersey. After we set up camp on Saturday, the pack leader took us on a strenuous 2 1/2 hour hike, the highlight of which was a good 500 feet of rocky climbing in about 1/2 mile to the top of Sunrise Mountain (elevation 1600ft). After our return from the hike and during the subsequent enjoyment of dinner and the campfire, the temperature plummeted. Overnight lows were in the mid-30s! This is quite chilly to be sleeping outside. But David and I bundled up in the tent and got a good night's sleep (or at least David did). State of Nature veterans will recall that the last campout in which David and I participated treated us to 90-degree heat and humidity. I suppose we could be referred to as "extreme" outdoorsmen (although perhaps Uncle Rob would view the conditions as moderate in both instances).
The next day, the pack broke camp and drove to Bushkill Falls -- a series of eight falls often referred to as the "Niagara of Pennsylvania." Some additional hiking, again strenuous at times, allowed us views of all eight waterfalls, and a variety of other breathtaking scenery. It's amazing the things that can be just an hour's drive away that you had no idea were there.
Of course, I brought along my camera and got some nice shots -- enjoy!
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These pix are absolutely great. Such beautiful scenery. I'm not much on the cold weather so can identify with how freezing you guys must have been during the night at camp. Still -- what a wonderful memory for David! We loved seeing these photos.
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