In 1897 a gold discovery near Klondike, a region of the Yukon territory in northwest Canada, triggered the Klondike Gold Rush, which lasted from 1897 … [Read more...] about Potomac District 2019 Klondike Derby
Adventure
Know Before You Go: National Park Use and the Partial Government Shutdown
While national park entrances remain open during the partial government shutdown, be reminded that these sites are not fully staffed. That means less … [Read more...] about Know Before You Go: National Park Use and the Partial Government Shutdown
3,000 Miles of Adventure…FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA
by James Ye To summarize it, over four thousand miles of pain and intense suffering, danger and fear of the unknown, yet true bonding and experiences … [Read more...] about 3,000 Miles of Adventure…FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA
Boundary Waters Canoe Trek
Scouts and adults leaders from Troops 217 in Middletown and 1812 in Frederick teamed up in July for a 10-day canoe trek in the Boundary Waters Canoe … [Read more...] about Boundary Waters Canoe Trek
Scouting in the Amazon
by Evan Dann This summer Evan Dann participated in the 2018 NESA World Explorer Program. One of twelve Eagle Scouts selected, he traveled to Ecuador … [Read more...] about Scouting in the Amazon