Juniper Dunes - heading home

The warmth of the sunshine woke us today with birds chirping and we all slept in. Breakfast of pop tarts was topped off with little smokies. Sweet.

The hike out was wonderful. Took a easier route. Was like the were alive with the sound of music. The sun over our left shoulder and the glint of the dunes and our vehicles in the distance.

After making it out of the dunes the drive on the sand roads was great! What a ride up that first hill. We all made it. A few needing more than one try. Ask your son.

At the yellow mailbox crop duster port we all met up and split to a variety of places to eat. Costco, Kiko's tacos and more. When you have 51 logistics are interesting. My favorite was Kiko's.

We are all headed on the road now back to the YAC. Probably will be home between 6-7pm. As usual expect a call from your son at the Pass. Pickup at the YAC 30 minutes thereafter.

What a weekend of sand, sunshine and fun!

Juniper Dunes - heading to bed

We just finished four games of capture the flag under a almost full moon and stars. No wind. The families of coyotes are singing us to sleep.

Dinner was fabulous. Yakosoba noodles with fresh stir fry asparagrass and brocholi. Chicken and sause with chocolate cookies for dessert.

Before dinner we hiked 3 miles to some huge dunes near the Venture crew.

All are in bed. It's so quiet and peaceful here. A special place indeed.

Your sons and family of Troop 466 send you a warm good night from beautiful Juniper Dunes.

Juniper Dunes - getting water

We are having a little trouble getting pictures to post on the blog but that's okay. Things are going great. We left Windust and now we're headed to Pasco. To loadup with water with a caravan of 12 vehicles, yes, 12 vehicles, areheading to Juniper dunes. All is well. We're ready to pack we divided up the food and the tents and the tarps and the first aid kits and the all-important toilet and shovels and toilet paper and shovels and were ready to head into the woods. We may send you a message if we have service but if not we'll talk to you tomorrow take care bye

Juniper Dunes - on the road

We are on the road. 36 scouts and 15 adults. The biggest backpacking trip ever! Just crossed the Columbia. We are headed to Windust Park to stage and prepare for the dunes.

Follow us on SPOT which is on the troop website.
You should be able to see us drive, hike and camp. We will send OK messages from our basecamps.

Kelly, Leo, Calvin and JP say hi from Eastern WA. Were driving highway 26 east to Kahlotus. Find that town on the map. We will camp just south on the Snake River. No cell service at Windust so we will talk to you tomorrow. Your boys, dads and moms of Troop 466 -- OBMSYM