Troop 89 Travelers Return From Black Hills Expedition
Troop 89 of Sidney completed a memorable journey to the Black Hills South Dakota finishing with 20 members completing The Silver Arrow Trail. They visited Mount Rushmore The Shrine of Democracy and were honored at a summer ceremony by Interior Department members.
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Mount Rushmore
Shrine of Democracy
Black Hills
Troop 89
Rushmore
Department of Interior
National Monument
Silver Arrow Trail Looped Through Black Hills Route
The Silver Arrow Trail winds through the Black Hills from Old Camp Broadaxe near Nemo to Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park. Campers report a 70 mile plus path with nights at Boarding House Gulch Pactola Dam Sheridan Lake and Horsethief Lake, ending at Sylvan Lake. Troop 89, ages 11 to 14, completed the rugged trip, marked by rangers and praised for scenery and a beer bottle free environment.
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Old Camp Broadaxe
Nemo
S. Dak
Sylvan Lake
Custer State Park
Horsethief Lake
Deer Creek Crossing
Black Hills
Black Hills Area
Scoutmaster Leads Uneventful 50 Mile Troop Hike In Black Hills
Troop 89 and 24 hikers tackled a 50 mile trek in the Black Hills with minimal medical needs. Foot care, minor headaches, and blisters were avoided thanks to self care and vigilant leaders. Campfire night featured songs from Oklahoma to The Music Man and Taps during visitors’ dawn.
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Ed Colone
Troop 89
Black Hills
Weatherman Guides Troop 89 Campers to Mount Rushmore
The Weatherman provided cloudy days for Troop 89 campers at Old Camp Broadaxe and Boarding House Gulch near Pactola Dam. Rains arrived Monday night, soaking gear and tents, prompting a Tuesday dry out before a final sunny finish. Mount Rushmore lighting service honored the group with Interior Department recognition and a memorable night view of the monument.
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Troop 89
Boarding House Gulch
Pactola Dam
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Old Camp Broadaxe
Deer Creek Crossing
Gutzon Borglum
Mount Rushmore
America
Rockies
Borglum
Department of the Interior
Washington
Jefferson
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Climbing Harney Peak Elevation and Summit Views
Explorers trek from Horsethief Lake to Sylvan Lake and reach Harney Peak’s summit. The 7242 foot peak offers distant views of four or five states on clear days and features a historic fire lookout tower built with mule assisted transport.
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Harney Peak
Harney
Rockies
Swiss Alps
Horsethief Lake
Sylvan Lake
Mount Rushmore
South Dakota
Black Hills
Nebraska
North Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
Colorado Rockies
Silver Arrow Trail Leads Campers On Rugged Road
The Epilogue recalls a Boy Scouts of America expedition named the Silver Arrow trail. Twenty four campers including Bill Steele Jackie Craig Bob Elsen Phil Applehans Bret Belden Eddie Ahrens Larry Cox Roy Whittrock Kenneth Porter Bruce Brauer Phil Herrera Jeff Spencer Shin Frazee Roger Kehr Richard Rapp Tom Rapp Jerry Rapp Kim Peters Doug Duncan Lynn Dishman John Frerichs Weert Frerichs John Colone and Ed Cole one found fellowship and beauty on the 50 mile hike to Hare Ney Peak Mount Rushmore and other scenic views under the theme Follow The Rugged Road. The trip left lasting memories of nature and camaraderie.
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Hareney Peak
Mount Rushmore
Bill Steele
Jackie Craig
Bob Elsen
Phil Applehans
Bret Belden
Eddie Ahrens
Larry Cox
Roy Whittrock
Kenneth Porter
Bruce Brauer
Phil Herrera
Jeff Spencer
Shin Frazee
Roger Kehr
Richard Rapp
Tom Rapp
Jerry Rapp
Kim Peters
Doug Duncan
Lynn Dishman
John Frerichs
Weert Frerichs
John Colone
Ed Coleone
Boy Scouts of America
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Existance
Himagalas
Sidney Telegraph
Laramie Peak
Lofty Peak
Ford Motor Company
Telegraph
Weert Fredrichs
Campfire Times
Maria
Bernstein
Meridith Wilson
Gulch
Hesston
Forrest
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