A small contingent of the Deadly Dragons patrol headed out on a Thursday evening for camping and white water rafting. The drive was a little over 3 hours and we arrived at Laurel Hill State Park just as it was turning dark. We set up the dining canopy and then situated our personal gear in some well built adirondacks on the group campsite. After settling in we had a snack of apples and nut bars. Most everyone was tired after the long drive so it was time for some shuteye. It rained almost all night, but we were nice and dry in our shelters.

In the morning a breakfast of sausage burritos, orange juice, and milk was prepared. It was very filling and clean up was a breeze. After breakfast we broke camp and packed up our gear for the ride over to Wilderness Voyaguers. The group checked in, picked up helmets, paddles, and life jackets then took a short bus ride to where the rafts were located. There was a safety briefing and we carried the 10 man rafts down to the river. The river was higher than normal so it was moving really well. Our guide Sydney did a great job of directing us and lining us up to run each set of rapids. We had a great time rafting down the river, getting wet, and enjoying the fast moving water. There was one stop along the way for lunch where we had sandwiches, fruit, cookies, and fruit punch. The rest of the trip went smoothly and at the end all the rafts were carried up the hill and stacked on a trailer. We then boarded a bus for the drive back to base where we got cleaned up and ready for the ride home. On the way back we stopped just after crossing the OH/PA border at an Ohio Turnpike service plaza to have supper. Then it was back on the road until we reached the Old Church at Assumption to unpack and call an end to our journey. Those enjoying the rapids were Kyle, Luke, Patryk, Mr. Burger, Mr. Makowski, and Mr. Nenadovich.

Dragons Rafting Photo Album