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Grant’s Pilgrimage – Galena, Ill.

Once again we headed out west to the Blackhawk Council’s Grant’s Pilgrimage event in the beautiful city of Galena. There was history, a Civil War battle reenactment, wandering generals and lots of steps. This year we also had the best weather in recent history!

Let’s hit the town. I hear there is root beer there!
Great view of the battle.
There be cannon.
Many steps both up and down!
Hello General, do you have the answer to question 10?
Best darn crackers, vegetable!
Cold Coffee Beverage Anyone?
What flafvor did you get?

Congratulations to our two Golden Feather award winners for 2025 – Chris Nygren and Doug Tittman. Thank you both for all you do!

DuPage Forest Preserve’s Urban Stream Research Center

Our polar bear camp involved a fantastic trip to the Urban Stream Research Center at Blackwell Forest Preserve. We are now a fan of the fresh water mussel and was got a behind the scenes tour of the center’s efforts to local wildlife. Thank you Jenny for a great tour!

We also had our polar bear camp and cooked over a wood fire and camped in temperatures below 32 F. Good times!

Mussels??
Ready to learn about mussels, turtles and drangonflies
Is that a fire I see?
Preparing dinner over fire!
It’s great to camp again!
Hi Ho. It’s on a trek we go.
Rain and then snow! Perfect!

Ski Trip to Suburst Ski Resort

Cabin camping at Camp Long Lake was enhanced by a day on the slopes with tubing and skiing on a crystal clear day!

Breakfast is served!
Totally tubular.
I ski, therefore I am.
On thick ice.

Cobia Submarine Campout

We spent the night on the Cobia Submarine in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. After a tour and some history, we found our bunks and had a great night. Thanks to the staff of the Maritime Museum!

Forward Torpedo Room
The Officer’s Head
Tight Fit In The Galley
Listening To The Tour
Where Is Chow?
Next To The Diesels
Dive Control
Can I Command?
Not Much Head Space
Sleep On A Torpedo?
Amazing Morning

Thanksgiving in the Field 2024

Ever cook an entire Thanksgiving feast over the charcoal fire? We had a great time planning, preparing, and especially eating our Troop dinner at Churchill Woods.

Great Turnout
Fire Prep!
Now We Wait…
Cocoa Station
How Does It Look?
Turkey Is Done
Plenty For Everyone
What A Feast!
Let’s Give Thanks

Fall Campout – October at Blackwell

Blackwell Forest Preserve in October is hard to beat! We had cool mornings and warm sunny afternoons with a ton of Fall color on top!

The Firemaster Speaks
Everyone Is Busy
I Almost Had It
Did You See A Spark?
It Was On Fire – Honest!
Camp Coffee Is Best
Morning Glory
Cool Morning

Summer Camp 2024 – Tesomas

Summer at Camp Tesomas up in Wisconsin.

What Are We Learning?
All Is Well
What’s A Hodag?
Time For A Nap?
A Satisfied Troop
Fun At The Firebowl
Having A Great Time
A Work Of Sand Art
Ready To Survive Anything
Mealtime Is Best
Scouters In Their Natural Habitat
Firemaster At Work
Ready To Take On Robin Hood

Older

Camping in all weather!

Experiments with eggs
Fire is good
Frozen Backpack!
Wizard’s repast
All’s well with the cook!
What’s for breakfast?
Klondike 2024
Polar Bear 2024