This past weekend I went on a camping trip to Yosemite.  I brought all the essential things that you might need for a weekend of camping and hiking. Every time I go camping, I bring these things with me: First Aid kit - deal with minor wounds. Tent – for protection from the elements Sleeping bag & sleeping pad – for comfort while sleeping Layered clothing - handle temperature extremes from the 30s at night to the warm/hot daytime temperatures. Mess kit – eating utensils Toiletry kit – cleanup Hydration pack - water while hiking  Unfortunately, I...

I spent this past weekend at the Wente Scout Reservation.  The reservation is located in Mendocino County.  Just outside of Willits, California.  Over 250 Scouts from the Venturing program came together from several different counties for a Venturing Rendezvous.  A Venturing Rendezvous is an annual gathering of Venture Crews  and Sea Scouts during the last weekend in September for the purpose of having fun with other Venture Scouts doing Venturing activities.  There were Sea Scouts present and Venture Crews that came from all parts of the Bay area including the Central...