Permission obtained from
J.P. at Ironwoods Park. Cache is
starting with Scout patches, new water bottle, Hallmark bee, etc.
With assistance, it might be wheelchair
accessible.
Reaching the
rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America requires years of
dedication and hard work. In addition to 21 required merit badges,
each Scout must complete a project that . on average . requires 167
service hours. In 2008 alone, that translated to $16 million in
service (based on the national volunteer hour value of
$19.51).
This cache
is part of a nationwide geocaching series called "Cache to Eagle".
that showcases these special contributions.
Over its
first 100 years, Scouting has provided millions of hours of service
to communities across America. For our 100th Anniversary, we're
celebrating that legacy with special service opportunities through,
"A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a
Difference."
This cache will highlight
one of the 12 points of the Scout Law, one of the 13 districts in
the Heart of America Council, B.S.A. and an Eagle Scout project in
the district.
A Scout is
Kind.
A Scout knows there is
strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be
treated. Without good reason, he does not harm or kill any living
thing.
Trailhead
District
Serving Eastern Johnson
County, south of 75th Street and east of 69 Hwy.
This Eagle
Scout project consisted of building six, 8' benches around the fire
ring by the cabins.