Wait a minute! I thought we were headed to Lake Alatoona for the weekend? Well, as many of you have already heard, we were notified very last minute that an “unscheduled booking” bumped us out. Troop Leadership has been working hard to find a quick alternative, and our annual event with the Arrow of Light […]
On Saturday, October 4, the Lake Ivanhoe Garden Club will be running Tucker’s semi-annual Plant Swap. During this event, community members are welcome to bring a plant and take a plant for their home and gardens! There will be different sections for houseplants, annuals, perennials, shrubs, seeds, garden decor/equipment, and more. There also will be […]
Long Creek Falls is a popular hiking destination within the Blue Ridge Wilderness Management Area (WMA), northwest of Dahlonega, approximately 80 miles from Tucker, and is the location of our September campout (September 19 – 21). The falls are about a mile from parking and the trailhead, along the Appalachian Trail. Camping is primitive with […]
To earn the Rank of Eagle, you must earn 21 Merit Badges, 13 of which are required. Of those 13, 3 include 90 day tracking challenges, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, and Family Life. Because of this tracking, they are rarely offered at camps or with the council. Personal Management is best done by older Scouts […]
For August, we are going with a one day/night event at Raven Cliff Falls (near Helen, GA). This will take place August 16 – 17. The Falls is one of north Georgia’s most beautiful cascades! The trail itself ascends to the Falls alongside a mountain stream that cuts through the forest. If we follow a […]
For our next campout (June 20-22), we are heading to a state park that is new to most of us. Watson Mill Bridge State Park is located in Comer, GA and is a little less than 2 hours from the Hut. Key Links: Address: 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, GA 30629 The plan is to […]
Have you ever been to Little Mulberry Park? No, then this day hike on April 5 is your chance! This hike is open to all Scouts and their families, and will be led by Assistant Scoutmaster Jim Carey. For anyone unfamiliar, Mulberry Park is a beautiful treasure close to Atlanta. Scouts and parents will get […]
Want to learn how to make new food recipes for campouts? Here is your next chance! Mr. Jim Carey will be showing Scouts how to make delicious fresh pizza (from scratch) in a Dutch oven. Scouts also will learn how to make a simple type of baking soda bread called “Australian damper.” When: Saturday, January 25, […]
Winter is coming…Let’s go camping! North Georgia is expected to have high precipitation this year, which means opportunities to camp in the snow. We can’t be sure of snow, so signing up for this trip requires Scouts and adults to be ready to go on short notice. The exact time, dates, locations are unknown. The […]
Please join us at the Allatoona Aquatics Base on November 8 – 10 to introduce AoLs to camping with Troop 129. This trip is an opportunity for AoLs and Scouts to meet each other, learn new skills, complete some requirements, and mostly have fun in the woods. The Allatoona Aquatics Base is great camping area […]
