Fishing at Jackson Lake 10/23

We will be fishing at Jackson Lake tomorrow, Tuesday 10/23 (minimum day) starting at 1:00pm.

You will need an Adventure Pass to park at Jackson Lake. A Daily Pass is $5.00 and can be purchased at the locations below. Adults (16 or older) who want to fish must have a Fishing License (see below to purchase on-line); Kids do NOT need a Fishing License. If you have an extra fishing pole, please bring it for a friend who may not have one. Suggested items: hat, sunscreen, water, snack, chairs, jacket if it's cold.

If you would like to earn your Fishing Belt Loop, here are the requirements:

Belt Loop

Complete these three requirements:

1. Review your local fishing regulations with your leader or adult partner. Explain why they are important, and commit to following them. (Doug will bring a pamphlet)
2. Demonstrate how to properly bait a hook.
3. Spend at least 30 minutes trying to catch a fish.

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Locations to buy Adventure Pass:

WRIGHTWOOD

Cinnamons Bakery
1350 Hwy 2 Unit B
Wrightwood, CA 92397
760-249-5588
Annual, Daily

Jensen`S Market - Wrightwood
1340 Hwy 2
Wrightwood, CA 92397
760-249-3322
Annual, Daily, Secondary

Mountain Hardware
1390 Hwy 2
Wrightwood, CA 92397
760-249-3653
Annual, Daily

Volunteers Of The Angeles National Forest
Grassy Hollow Visitor Center
Wrightwood, CA 92397
626-821-6737
Annual, Daily, Secondary

Wrightwood Auto Service
1415 State Hwy. 2
Wrightwood, CA 92397
760-249-5335
Daily

Wrightwood Mini - Mart Arco
1315 Hwy 2
Wrightwood, CA 92397
760-249-6115
Annual, Daily, Secondary

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Adult One-day Fishing License for $14.30 can be purchased on-line at:

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/fishdescrip.html

JOTA 10/20 @ Victorville Fairgrounds

Jamboree on the Air in Victorville.
This is a family event, you can stop by before or after soccer to participate on October 20th (Saturday)
• Walk-Ins - $7 (Includes 2012 JOTA patch)

Activities & Events
• CW (Morse Code) Challenge
• Amateur Satellite Communication
• RC Aircraft Demonstrations
• GPS and Geocaching activities
• Radio T-Hunting
• Get on the Air (talk to other scouts and radio amateurs on the radio)
• Campfire Program (Saturday evening, provided by host Troop #357)
• Dutch Oven Cook-off (Saturday evening)

What is JOTA?
The Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is an annual Scouting event that
uses amateur radio to link Scouts in your community, across the nation,
and around the world.

For more information, contact David Deards at (760)947-2402 or RadioGramp@me.com

55th Annual
Jamboree on the Air
Rockview Nature Park • 17800 National Trails Hwy • Victorville, California
4 pm October 19 to 2 pm October 21, 2012
2012 Theme: “How big is your world?”

Vasquez Rocks 10/17

VASQUEZ ROCKS - October 17, 2012

We’ll meet there at 2:30pm (this is a Wednesday minimum day at school).

Bear Den Leader, Russ, will cover Geology & Leave No Trace Guidelines. Last year we missed the Geology Trail due to a commercial filming in the area, so we'll be hiking that trail this year.

Directions:

Take 138 West through Littlerock and Pearblossom. Make the slight left onto Pearblossom Hwy. This will turn into Sierra Hwy. Take this to the 14 freeway. Enter the 14S and continue about 11 miles and exit on Escondido Canyon Rd. You’ll make a left off the ramp and a right onto Escondido Canyon Rd. The entrance is at 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd. It’s on the left and there should be a sign for Vasquez Rocks. Once you get into the park, make a left onto the main dirt road and follow it to the large open parking area.

Parking:

We're going to meet at the larger parking lot in the center of the park because parking areas at the entrance are pretty small. Parking is Free and doesn't require any kind of pass. There are chemical toilets in the parking area.

Uniform/What to Bring:

Please wear your Class B Scout Shirt (green t-shirt) or Uniform Shirt, water, a jacket, and snack. The hike itself is only a mile or so but the boys will definitely want to climb the rocks so don't wear any nice jeans. You will experience some rough terrain and small hills on the hike so wear good shoes or hiking boots. We will be there approximately 2 hours.

Achievements:

This will count as a Hike with your Pack or Den, Buddy System Requirements or Electives, Practicing Leave No Trace Guidelines, and some Geology Requirements.

About the Park:

This 932-acre park located in the high desert near Agua Dulce Springs and features spectacular rock formations, Tataviam Indian sites, and a seasonal stream. The rocks’ history began in prehistoric times when the sandstone rocks were uplifted at a picturesque angle, showing their jagged red features. In 1874 Tiburcio Vasquez, one of California’s most notorious bandits, used these rocks to elude capture by law enforcement. His name has since been associated with this geologic feature. The park is a popular hiking, picnicking, and equestrian area. Vasquez has been a popular filming location used as the setting for scenes in many movies, television shows and commercials. Among the many films and television show to feature Vasquez Rocks are the “The Lone Ranger”, “Zorro”, “Little Miss Sunshine”, “Bonanza”, “Blazing Saddles”, “Star Trek”, “24”, “The Six Million Dollar Man”, “MacGyver”, “Austin Powers”, Star Trek 11, Numbers and “The Flintstones”.

Park Website (copy and paste): http://lacountyparks.org/Parkinfo.asp?URL=cms1_033383.asp&Title=Vasquez%20%20Rocks%20Natural%20Area%20and%20Center

Questions?: Becky Johnson, rdukes412@hotmail.com

Cub Scout Cookout @ the Methodist Camp 10/14

Our next Pack event will be the…

Cub Scout Cookout

October 14, 2012 (Sunday)

3:00pm-?

Wrightwood CAMP (top of Elm St.)

· Pumpkin Carving (bring a pumpkin & kid safe carving kit)

· Outdoor Cookout (bring a main dish--hotdogs, etc.--for your family and a side dish, chips or dessert to share; Pack will provide water & lemonade). We plan to use the fire pit for hotdogs & marshmallows, but if you want to grill or bring a camp stove you can.

· Campfire Building Demo/Learn how to whip & fuse the end of a Rope/set up a Tent/Knots (all these are used for the Outdoorsman Requirements for Webelos, as well as similar requirements in other dens)

· Practice Leave No Trace guidelines

· Awards