October 2026 - Calvert Cliffs SP, Lusby, MD
On 23-25 October 2026 we camped at Calvert Cliffs State Park in Lusby, Maryland in the youth group campground a short walk from the beach and cliffs. The 27 Scouts and 18 Adults each had a choice of participating in a bike ride or a hike. In addition on Sunday morning we walked down to the beach and the cliffs and and had our Scouts Own Service on the beach with the sound of waves in the background.Saturday was a beautiful day for biking and hiking. Temperatures reached into the 60s and the sun was out for most of the day.
The bikers were split into two groups of about 15 people each to make the rides safer and more manageable. We biked on dirt and paved roads. Our first stop was the On Watch Monument commemorating the World War II U.S. Naval Amphibious Training Base Solomons, Maryland 1942-1945. Our second stop was the Calvert Marine Museum also in Solomons, MD. We had our picnic lunches when we arrive and then everyone toured the grounds and visited the museum. There was limited opportunity to tour the lighthouse, however, some of the scouts were able to take the tour. We road back to camp to complete our 19.5 mile ride.
The hiking group went the state park and explored several trails inside the park. About 15 people participated in this activity.
The scouts played football in the field and relaxed until it was time for them to cook their own dinners by patrol. Three scouts also successfully cooked and served their P.A.S.S. meals for dinner.
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