Outdoor Activities Resource Center
Welcome to the Outdoor Activity Resource Center! The Outdoor Activity Resource Center is a place where parents, guardians, scouts, and scout leaders can find commonly used and commonly referenced outdoor activity material. This resource is maintained by the Troop’s Outdoor Activity Coordinator (OAC). Questions, comments, and ideas for new material should be submitted to the OAC via the leadership mailing list which is [email protected].
Resources for Parents/Guardians
“A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room.” ~Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting Movement
Resources for Scouts
“The open-air is the real objective of Scouting and the key to its success.” ~Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting Movement
Resources for Leaders
“The man who is blind to the beauties of nature has missed half the pleasure of life.” ~Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting Movement
Local Weather, Forest, Wilderness, & Campground Alerts
George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
Detailed information about area status within GWJ can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/gwj/recreation
Alerts For George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
- UPDATE:Some AT Camping Prohibited due to bear activity May 18, 2023Due to recent aggressive bear behavior, a temporary closure is in place for overnight camping along the Appalachian Trail from Petites Gap Road to the James River Footbridge. This camping closure includes the Matts Creek Shelter and camping along the Matts Creek Trail. While backpackers are still permitted to hike through the area, all campsites […]
- Temp Closure: Rocky Run ATV trail, Second Mountain, Long Run Rd, Vepco Rd April 20, 2023Multiple Forest roads in Rockingham County, VA and Pendleton County, WV are temporarily closed. Closures include: Rocky Run ATV trail, Second Mountain Road %3AForest Road #502%3A, Long Run Road %3AForest Road #72%3A and Vepco Road %3AForest Road #240%3A. For current information and a complete list of closures visit Dominion Energy's project map - GWNF Construction […]
- Craig Creek Bridge on Appalachian Trail Removed March 30, 2023The Craig Creek footbridge on the Appalachian Trail has been removed for public safety. Hikers can utilize a nearby stream crossing detour. More details are available here.
- Overnight Parking In Pat Jennings Visitor Center Parking Lot Not Allowed March 30, 2023Overnight parking in the Pat Jennings Visitor Center parking lot at the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area is not allowed, but there is parking across the highway from the entrance gate which is first-come, first-served.
