What is it?
The monthly hikes are planned by the Family Hiking Committee to get the Scouts out to different area parks. Sometimes there are missions or tasks for the Scouts to complete for prizes and awards.
If you’d like to be involved in planning a future hike for the Pack, email Stephanie Stevens at steponmeg@yahoo.com.
When are they?
Every month features different hikes. Follow the schedule to join the FUN!
| Date | Location (theme) | Leader | Details |
| Apr TBD, 2021 | (Orienteering) | Nolte Family | |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Inniswood | Alex Stoycheff | tbd |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Deer Haven Park | Jon Stevens | details |
| Jan 23, 2021 | Hogback Park** | Stevens Family | details |
| Dec 12th, 2020 | Alum Creek State Park (Rocks and Roots trail system) | O’Bryan Family | details |
| Nov 21st, 2020 | Highbanks Metro Park | Stevens Family | details |
| Oct 31st, 2020 | Highland Wetlands (scavenger hunt) | Nolte Family | details |
** – we will be following the Preservation Parks Letterbox Adventures (PDF for details)
Awards
By Participating in hikes, Scouts earn amazing beads to tether onto their hiking sticks. If they complete one, they simply need to email Stephanie (steponmeg@yahoo.com) your address, and she will mail it to you!
Moments from previous hiking adventures!
Making wraps for your hiking stick
You can follow the detailed steps in this document:
Or follow the video guides below:
BEGINNER’S WRAP technique
INTERMEDIATE WRAP Technique
More about LetterBox
Looking for a fun way to stay active during the winter months? Check out the Preservation Parks Winter Letterbox Adventure! There’s a guided hike for each of the parks that lead you to a word on a sign hidden in the park. Once you’ve found all 8 words, unscramble them and enter onto the Preservation Parks website. You’ll receive a code to the lockbox at Gallant Farm where you can receive your prize!
Here’s the link to register (it’s free!):
https://preservationparks.com/programs/letterbox-adventure/
Here’s a link to the guided hikes PDF:
https://preservationparks.com/…/WINTER-LETTERBOX-2020…
And, keep your eyes out for the January and February Family Hiking Club hikes…we’ll be hitting 2 of the Preservation Parks to help you on your way to earning a prize (along with your bead!) And of course….HAPPY NEW YEAR!