Scout Camp Outs

What may be Eric's last official scout camp out came amid stormy spring weather. We backpacked up into a nice red rock area just north of St. George. I was looking for a spot somewhat close to town as Eric had a late Friday night basketball practice. The storm let up just long enough for us to hike in and set up camp and stay the night and then hike out. Then the soaker rain settled in. The scout troop is beginning to dwindle in size as the boys turn 14 and move on into the Varsity age scout group. Eric will join them in a few weeks. We had a nice evening around the camp fire and we got in some outdoor games and hikes before coming home to gather food from our neighborhood for the "scout food drive". I hope that Eric and I can continue to go on backpack trips even though his days in the scout troop have come to an end.