Scouts from Augusta Troop 603 spent time boating and hiking this autumn. On Sept. 14, a large group of Scouts and parents and leaders boarded kayaks and canoes to paddle along the Kennebec River from Waterville to Augusta.
“This was a great experience for me and Zachary. We had a great time and it was tons of fun,” said Nancy Corson of Windsor, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. Scouts floated from the Waterville boat landing to Arsenal Street in Augusta, making a trip of more than 16 miles. They left at 9 a.m., arriving in Augusta at 3 p.m. Along the way they saw plenty of nature, including a Great Blue Heron.
The next trek, which took place Oct. 11-13, was at Acadia National Park. Three Scouts and two leaders camped out and then hiked Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the eastern seaboard of the U.S offering views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Cadillac Summit Trail brought them to 1,530 feet above sea level during their five-mile hike.
Troop 603, open to both boys and girls aged 11-18, meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evenings at the American Legion on Eastern Avenue in Augusta.
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