Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge - November '98 Campout

The 1998 Bosque del Apache campout was held at the Bosque Wildlife Refuge near San Antonio, New Mexico, on November 20-22.

Almost 80 Scouts, Weblos, grannies and parents attended the Bosque Del Apache campout on November 20-22. We had a great time, and no one froze to death! Hiking on nature trails, bus tours of the waterfowl refuge, merit badge instruction on Fish and Wildlife management, a wonderful pit barbequed turkey and beef dinner, and tie-up-your-favorite-grannie-with-Scout-knots were just some of the fun activities we enjoyed.

The Campmaster was Olie C., and grannie Assistant was Vic Segura.

Several competitions were held during the campout - here's the results:

Survival preparedness - Jason S.
Most Scout knots tied onto a Grannie - Staff Patrol
Smallest fire capable of roasting a miniature marshmallow - Weblos "Patrol"

Here's a photo gallery of some of the highlights of the camp! Click on a photo for the enlarged version.

Scoutmaster Rick Mondick and Christian Mondick serving up green chile cheeseburgers - "better than the Owl's"
Steve Maggert flipping those 'burgers.

Pulling back the tarp and dirt that sealed the barbeque pit for 24 hours.
Vic Segura and Andy Braman uncovering the barbeque pit...don't try this at home!

Grannies Dick Heckman and Rick Mondick ready to start carving up the barbeque beef roast and turkey.
Mr. Steve Maggert checking the coffee level.

Scout, Weblos, parents and Grannies set out on the Canyon Trail nature hike.
The Canyon Trail route.

A natural rock arch in the canyon on the Canyon Trail.
Cottonwood trees dominate the bosque landscape, and add vibrant golds to the fall colors.

Grannie Jerry Stratton as the subject of the knot tying contest; Jonathan S., James W. and Ian O., attending.
Religious observance, Sunday morning; Wesley S. leading (and doing a great job!).

Last Updated - 1998-12-15

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Scoutmaster Rick Mondick and Christian Mondick serving up green chile cheeseburgers - "better than the Owl's"	Steve Maggert flipping those 'burgers.
Pulling back the tarp and dirt that sealed the barbeque pit for 24 hours.	Vic Segura and Andy Braman uncovering the barbeque pit...don't try this at home!
Grannies Dick Heckman and Rick Mondick ready to start carving up the barbeque beef roast and turkey.	Mr. Steve Maggert checking the coffee level.
Scout, Weblos, parents and Grannies set out on the Canyon Trail nature hike.	The Canyon Trail route.
A natural rock arch in the canyon on the Canyon Trail.	Cottonwood trees dominate the bosque landscape, and add vibrant golds to the fall colors.
Grannie Jerry Stratton as the subject of the knot tying contest; Jonathan S., James W. and Ian O., attending.	Religious observance, Sunday morning; Wesley S. leading (and doing a great job!).