The Den 8 campers with their Den flag.
In May of 1999 Pack 180 Den 8 went on a two night camping trip to Wawayanda State Park which is located along the New York border in Sussex and Passaic counties. The Park is an oasis for nature and recreation.
Out for a hike by the old iron furnace.
Along the northern shore of the 255 acre Wawayanda Lake, lie the remains of the iron-smelting town of Double Pond. Operated during the last half of the 19th century, the charcoal blast-furnace is the only remnant of a once thriving village and offers mute testimony to a forgotten era. Hikers can still observe the raceways and foundations that were once part of the industrial town. Logged heavily in the 1940's, the Park is laced with old logging roads and the remnants of an occasional log deck can still be seen.
Beaver dam.
The sounds of saws and axes have long been replaced with the chatter of wildlife and the logging roads have become trails along which hikers can experience the varied environment this woodland park has to offer. The only logging done now is by beavers.
Trees downed by beavers.
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Out for another hike. Frank went exploring out on a log that ended up being slippery.
Rock outcrops, dense woods and wetlands characterize the 13,000 acres of Wawayanda State Park. We saw numerous wildlife including a bear, deer, raccoons, toads, fish in the lake, and lots of birds, killdeer, red-wing blackbirds, finches, and turkey vultures to name a few. We stayed in one of the three group camping areas which is in the Wawayanda Swamp Natural Area. There are more than 40 miles of hiking trails to choose from plus a 19.6 mile section of the Appalachian Trail which passes through the park.
Getting sleepy by the camp fire.
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