Marsden Tract Campout - Part 3 (Feb. 19 and 20, 2017)

After a good night's rest, the troop was up to make breakfast, and then hike the three miles or so on the towpath,  up to the Great Falls Visitor Center.  There, we at lunch (backpacking meal) and then only with daypacks, headed along Billy Goat A and the towpath, to the vehicles.

The campsite in the morning.

Watching the Sun Rise.

Clean dishes, etc.

We even saw a Bald Eagle.  Can you spot it?

Boiling water for lunch.  Yum, Yum.

 

Marsden Tract Campout - Part 2 (Feb 19 and 20, 2017)

Did I tell you that this was a FANTASTIC campout for a February.  It was in the 60's during the day and did get down to about the low 40's at night.  

So, we arrived at our campsite (3) only to find that there was another group there.  So, after discussing it with them, we moved to Campsite 2, with the understanding that if someone showed, we would move to #3 and they would have to vacate.

So, upon arrival, we began to set up camp.  Of course, there is always dinner, which consisted of macaroni, meatballs and garlic bread.  The key was not only how to show how to use a backpacking stove, but also to clean with limited water.

Setting Up a Tent

Another shot of setting up a tent.

Why does he keep taking "selfies" of himself?

Cooking Dinner.

Lots  of meatballs.