Kartchner Caverns Outing Plan: April 21-23

Friday: Arrive at church at 4:00 pm Friday, April 21 Pack trailer and leave by 4:30 Eat in Tucson at *In-N-Out* Bring money for dinner. Arrive at campground in Benson, AZ. Set up camp Lights out: *10:00 pm* Saturday: Wake up at 7:00 am “Patrols” cook breakfast Leave to go to Kartchner Caverns Tour at […]

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2023 Kartchner Caverns

This is a must see attraction for those of you that haven’t (and even if you have!).  We’ll be experiencing the Throne Room Tour.  The tour is unique in that the cave is still “alive”.  This means it’s actively growing and not dry and dormant.  It really is an amazing experience to take the tour […]

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2023 March Backpack Outing (Fossil Springs)

This is one of those Arizona gems that really makes a Scouting weekend fantastic. There are2,700 cf of water per minute rushing out of the ground at Fossil Spring. It produces so muchwater that there was a discussion of constructing a hydroelectric dam to power the coppermines of Jerome.The trail is 8.4 miles round trip. […]

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2023 Ski Outing (Sunrise)

February Ski Outing Troop 818 will go on our annual ski outing to Sunrise Park Resort in Greer, AZ, leaving Scottsdale on Friday 2/17 and returning on Sunday 2/19.   Scouts will have the opportunity to ski or snowboard for the full day on Saturday 2/18.  They can rent equipment and/or take lessons.  If you would […]

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2023 Mountain Man

Hello Troop 818 Scouts, Parents, Leaders and Webelo II Guests, We have an outstanding Mountain Man program and campout scheduled forJanuary 27th-29th 2023. The event is being held at Seven Springs Groupcampsite.  Travel time should be approximately 1 hour and some of the roadthere is forest road, easily traversed by any vehicle.Directions to Seven Springs Weather […]

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