Troop 275 Outings

Nantahala River Rafting - This is always a fun trip. We try to take it in July or August, and as much as possible - make it a family outing. In the past we have camped at the Apple Tree Group Camping Area - about 8 miles from the Put in point. Other times we have camped at Turkey Creek Campground about 8 miles from the take out point. We have have always used the Nantahala Outdoor Center because they are simply the best. Other campgrounds in the area include Tsali Campground - close to Fontana Lake, and some in the Smoky Mountains National Forest Area. The picture was taken about 6 years ago - but the fun is the same.

The Yorktown - At Charleston, South Carolina. This trip includes an overnight stay in the crew quarters on this World War II aircraft carrier with on board meals in the mess hall. There are special rates for Scouts and special tours. There are also a WW II submarine, the Savannah the first nuclear powered merchant vessel, and one or two other ships to explore. Good museum, and good shows.

Horsetrough Falls - This is an overnight back packing trip in North Georgia, not too far from Unicoi State Park. The camp area is next to a nice stream. A nice primitve camping area.

Squirrel's Nest - This is located in the Unicoi State Park primitve camping area. This is a lot of fun, especially for a cold weather campout. The Squirrel's Nest are a set of covered platforms built into the side of a hill and open on three sides. Unicoi has several programs and activities for the scouts to do most of the year. In addition, there is the 5 mile hike to

Raccoon Mountain - Near Chattanooga, Tennessee, this is an overnight wild cave tour. If you like mud and grit, this is it. There is usually only one group on the tour on a given night. You pack your belongings in a water proof duffle bag , and drag it along with you as you walk, crawl, belly-crawl, and climb your way into this cave. You sleep in a small cave room, and generally find out what most cave exploring is like.

Cumberland Caverns - Near McMinnville, Tennessee, this is a different sort of overnight wild cave tour. Cumberland Caverns has as one of it's features, a huge under ground chamber used to sleep and dine up to 200 overnight cavers. Multiple wild tours are conducted in the evening, and a breakfast is included in the morning.

Buckley's Farm - This farm is where we bone up on scout crafts and skills. It belongs to Jim and Barbara Buckly, who generously allow us to us it. Michael, Chris, and Matthew Buckly were all members of our troop, and all earned their Eagle in our troop.