Why? Well, we got skunked again by a series of events that forced all of our Scouts to stay home. However, after polling all our adult leaders, it appeared as though everyone wanted to continue with the trip, without our Scouts.
Hmm...sounded ok to me.
So, instead of heading to our intended destination in the South New Jersey area, we opted for a more established site that required far less effort on our part in setting up shelter (a cabin). I won't tell you where the cabin is as it is a well guarded family secret, but I will tell you that it is in the state of PA, and it is much closer that the camp that we had intended to go to that was almost 2 full hours away.
So, off the adults headed with two Jack Russell Terriers in tow, and made our way Friday night to PA.
I can't go into details since this was an adults only trip and therefore it is classified, what I can tell you is that it was quite chilly for April (though no in the mountains, where is was actually about the normal temp for this time of year), and if you ever have an opportunity to hike through Bushkill Falls, I highly recommend it.
Bushkill Falls is located just over the Delaware River in PA and is about an hour's drive or so from the Wayne area. It is a series of natural water falls that cascade through a gorge which is part of the tributary system for the Delaware River Valley. Within the gorge are several walking trails and paths that combine with man-made bridges and walkways in the actual gorge that make for something out of the Lost Boys hideout in "Peter Pan". I would have liked to have seen actual lashings holding the whole thing together, but I guess the "10 Penny" type will have to do.
During the Spring right through to the Fall, the falls do get a little crowded as it is a touristy destination during the summer months, but if you head out there in the spring or fall, the crowds are lighter, but so is the temperature. In the gorge itself, since you are below ground and in the shade, combined with the watery mist, it can get quite cold. Be careful as you traverse the various stairways and walkways as the water and cool climate can create quite a slippery mess for the unprepared and careless.
When you complete one of the 5 trails throughout the gorge (or all of them) you can then wander through the Bushkill falls museum, nature center, gift shop, fudge maker... what have you. Like I said, its a bit touristy.
Pets are allowed through the trails as well, as long as they are on a leash, so the pups got to come along for the ride as well!
All in all a nice quiet weekend. Sometimes we adults need a break to not only recharge but also take the quiet time to discuss some troop matters and figure out the future of T 101.
Well, that and we eat a whole lot better. ;)
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