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Canoe & Kayak Campout
All registered Scouts and Scouters
Susquehanna River – Near Liverpool
August 15 - 17, 2014.
For our August outing we are planning a weekend canoe & kayak outing on the
Susquehanna River. We will be camping at the Ferryboat Campsites, near Liverpool,
both Friday and Saturday nights. All paddlers should attend the Safety and Paddling
clinic scheduled for August 2.
Saturday morning we will be putting on the water at Port Trevorton and taking out 12
miles downriver at the Ferryboat Campsites.
This Trip will be fun and informative. This is a very nice section of river, at one of the
widest points. You will get wet - so wear your swim suit, bring a towel and sunscreen.
Foot protection is required. You will need to wear water shoes in the boat. If you have
your own personal floatation device (“pfd”), bring it along.
Millersburg Ferry Boat Association
Nestled among the beautiful mountains of Central Pennsylvania is the historic town of
Millersburg, home to the last known all wooden double stern-wheel paddle boats
believed to be operating in this country. The Millersburg Ferry Boat is the oldest
transportation system in Pennsylvania. Ride the ferry across the scenic mile wide
Susquehanna River and relive a part of transportation history. Cost $5 per person round
trip.
The Falcon and Roaring Bull passing at mid river
Ferryboat Campsites (GPS 40.543526, -76.982838)
32 Ferry Lane,
Liverpool PA 17045
(717) 444-3200
http://www.ferryboatcampsites.com/
Planned Agenda:
Friday
06:00
06:30
08:00
11:00
Meet at Muncy Baptist Church
Leave for Ferryboat Campsites
Arrive – check in and setup camp
Lights out - all quiet
Saturday
07:00 All rise.
Breakfast, prepare bag lunch and prepare to paddle.
09:00 Shuttle boats and paddlers up the river.
12:00 Lunch on an island
04:00 Return to Ferry boat Campsites
06:00 Dinner at camp
11:00 Lights out - all quiet
Sunday
08:00 All rise.
Breakfast, break camp, church service
10:30 Leave for Muncy
12:00 Return to Muncy High School parking lot.
Siginal to call the Ferry boat from across the river