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Caving At Laurel Caverns
April 8-10, 2005
We went on a caving trip to Laurel Caverns this
month! Due to traffic, it took us awhile longer than we thought to
get there, and we ended up setting up camp late. Yuck! However,
we did finally get there, and once camp was setup, we got right to bed. The
next morning, we got up and had breakfast and did the usual cleanup then
prepared for the first part of the day. We started out with the Geology
Merit Badge. This was conducted by Laurel Caverns, they have a staffer
who is a Geology MB Counselor. As a part of the merit badge, we went
out and had a nice hike while learning about the rock formations in the area.
The hike included a stop along a section of the property that contained
a lot of fossils. They guys were each allowed to bring home one fossil
that they really liked (the rest were left behind to be found by others who
followed us). We then broke for a bag lunch while at the caverns. After
lunch, we got to go down in the caves. It was a fun time, and no one
really got too muddy! Check out the pictures and explore the caves
with us! Oh yea, don't forget to check for the orbs of cavers past
in some of the pictures!
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Getting the tent setup... |
And the kitchen... |
Finally, the rain fly! |
Taking the chill out in the morning |
Preparing the bag lunches... |
Some of the new guys helping out |
The all important (should I say "most important?) staff cook! |
Is the coffee ready yet? |
Keeping the warming fire going |
A final chat around the fire before the day's activities start |
And a couple of adults talking about the day's schedule |
Ok, let's make sure that we have everything |
Get the fire out! |
Got everyone, let's go! |
Do I have to get up? |
A parting shot of the campsite |
A beautiful view of the valley from the top of Laurel Caverns |
Looking for fossils |
Lunch break on the hillside... |
Some more of the guys.. |
And our illustrious SPL (in orange) |
A tunnel on the guided tour going down into the cave |
Little tight here! |
Oh, oh, here are some of those orbs I warned about! |
Some of the guys listening to the guide |
Kinda cool! |
Ooh, it's dark back there (also note the incline!) |
This place will drive you batty if you don't watch out! |
Ok guys, catch up with the rest of the group! |
More bats in the belfry! |
Ooh, how'd they get down there? |
Cool rock formation |
Interesting how the water cuts the different patterns |
What's up there? |
Just some more formations for your viewing pleasure! |
Ahhh, the orbs are back! |
Let's go, catch up again! |
You expect me to get through that?! |
You go down there! |
Smile for mom! (unfortunately, that is graffiti, not cave writings on the rocks) |
Low bridge, everybody down... |
Turn around and listen to the guide! |
Getting the evening campfire setup |
Evening formation? |
Chillin' out after dinner |
Fire sure does feel good... |
Yea, let's see if I can make it bigger! |
I had a nice day! |
Me too! |
Gotta make sure that this tree doesn't fall over! |
It's song time around the campfire |
Our leadership team for this trip |
Hail, hail, the gang's all here... |
Scout's Own |
Steps up Sideling Hill... |
A view of the cutout at Sideling Hill |
The End! |
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All clipart used with permission.