BSA Troop 85 Tupelo, Mississippi

 

                         

 

 

 

A 14-mile hike through the Civil War Battlefield, a rocket launch contest, and a
tour of the state capitol building in Jackson, rounded out this three-day
trip.

 

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Along the Natchez Trace, a reststop at French Camp.    Lunch during the long march at the Civil War Military Park in Vicksburg.   Taking the Scoutmaster's advice: fresh socks halfway through the hike.   The Quartermaster gives strict instructions on requisitioning supplies.

Mr. Keith inspects the Rhino before the long trip to Vicksburg.   Another photo op in front of the Rhino.   Practicing Totin' Chip protocol.   When you run out of tent stakes, improvise.

A patrol leader gives instructions to new scouts.   Scouts line up for the rocket launch. Who will win?   Hopefully, these guys.   Mr. Greg catches up on the latest hunting news.

Troop photo at State Capitol in Jackson.   Mississippi Representative Brian Aldridge gives a tour of the state capitol.   Representative Brian Aldridge poses with Congressional Honor member, Scout Harry (Troop 85)

Mr. Greg's Great-grandfather was the original Totin' Chip instructor in Mississippi.