It was raining and chilly when we left for our canoeing adventure on Friday night. After a long drive down we picked out a campsite and went to work. The members of the troop set up camp in the dark with rain bearing down. However, everyone was in good spirits after the dining fly went up and camp was looking pretty good when it was time to turn in for the evening. Most of us questioned if we would wake up dry or the weather would clear. When morning came the rain had stopped and the group sat down to a delicious breakfast of pancakes and sausage. With breakfast done we checked into our canoeing departure time then had some team competition.

The team competition pretty much ended up in a draw. Each team won a segment of the activities then satisfied themselves with Lunch before heading to the river. Canoeing was both challenging and fun. Rain from the previous day made the river run swiftly and there were no obstacles to slow our progress. Once back at camp a few of us had enough time to take a warm shower before supper. During the day everyone built up a strong appetite and supper was probably some of the best Chilli Dogs ever tasted by this crew. Our evening ended with an old fashion campfire including songs and games. Members of the Happy Mohican River Canoers were Matt, Philip, Ryan, Mr. Klaasse, Mr. Makowski, Mr. Schaffeld, and Mr. Thomas.

Father/Son Canoe Outing Photo Album

Trip Plan for Father/Son Canoe Outing

Date and Time of Departure: Friday, October 3rd, 6pm - Old Church

Purpose: Canoe the Mohican River and enjoy some Fall camping at Mohican Wilderness Campground. The Mohican River is one of Ohio's scenic rivers and offers a great opportunity to view the outdoors in a way the early pioneers may have experienced it.

Location: Camping - Mohican Wilderness Campground, Glenmont, Ohio

Canoeing - The Outpost Canoe Livery of Mohican Wilderness

Length of Canoe Trip: Approximately 10 miles.

Cost: $20.00 per person, due at special troop meeting on September 30th.

Estimated Time of Return: Sunday, October 5th, 11am - Old Church

Items to Bring:

• Scout Outdoor Essentials (see handbook)
• Camping Gear and Extra Clothing (see handbook)
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Chapstick or Lip Balm
• Sunglasses
• Strap for Eye or Sunglasses
• Old Tennis Shoes