Next Saturday, everyone in my scout troop will be meeting at Trace Lake State Park at noon for food and fun with our families. I'm really excied becase this weekend one of my favorite events of the year. There are tons of fun at the park like soccer, face , hikes, nature walks, and even a contest. Both parents and children can and enjoy the beautiful park. The even has boats to rent for types of water sports.
My favorite about the lake, though, is the . The park also has fishing boats and fishing . There are plenty of launch ramps. I need a licensse to fish because I'm under years old, but my dad had to one so he can fish, too.
After a day of fishing and fun, my spends the night in one of the air-conditioned cabins at the lake. The hold as many as twelve people. We share a cabin with my friend Zev's . The cabins have everything you need: , linens, and basic cooking supplies, including an grill. We just relax and make while enjoying the view of the from the back porch.
great part about Trace Lake State Park is its twenty-five of trails. My mom encourages my and I to do a lot of . Even though hiking isn't my favorite , I don't mind. The trails wander through hardwood forests and dank swamps. From my years of scouting, I know the of most of the wildlife and common to the area. Because the go into remote areas, I always sure an adult come with me and my when I hike.
An important scouting is to remember to be courteous and safety while hiking. It is always to hike with a group of and carry a cell phone and to use in cases of an . When we hike at the park, we pace ourselves so that we can the hike before it is dark outside. We also extra careful not to bother the or vegetation. If we take food, we remember to carry all garbage back to the for appropriate disposal.