2025 Memorial Day Weekend Campout - May 22-25,2026

Troop 68 Goes WILD: Assateague National Park 2026! 🐴🌊

Get ready for Troop 68's farthest and wildest adventure yet! We're headed to Assateague National Park, MD, for an unforgettable Memorial Day Weekend campout!

🗓 May 22-25, 2026 📍 Assateague National Park, Maryland 💰 Cost: $150 per scout (Covers boat trips and park fees)

Why Assateague? Discover the iconic wild ponies roaming free! We'll be surrounded by nature as we explore miles of hiking trails, beautiful beaches, and unique marsh ecosystems.

The Adventure Includes:

• Hiking the Life of the Dunes, Forest, and Marsh trails.

• Afternoon Sea Fishing and evening Beach Fires!

• A full day of exploration in the Virginia section with Kayak Tours and a Sunset Boat Cruise with Assateague Explorer!

• Hiking the scenic Lighthouse Trail and the must-hike Woodland Trail.

This is a trip you don't want to miss! A $150 payment is required to secure your spot.

🚨 RSVP by January 1st!

Let's make some incredible memories on this epic journey!

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Friday, May 22, 2026

• Depart for Maryland

• Possible stop: William F. Pouch Scout Camp, Alpine Scout Camp

• Info on the island

• https://budgettravelwithgabby.com/assateague-island-travel-guide/

Saturday, May 23, 2026

• Hiking Trails

• Drive to Life of the Dunes trail - 3/4 mile loop

• Drive to Life of the Forest trail - 1/2 mile loop

• Drive to Life of the Marsh trail - 1/2 mile loop

• Beach

• Afternoon Sea Fishing

• Evening Beach Fires

Sunday, May 24, 2026

• Drive to Virginia (1hr. 30 min. drive)

• Assateague Explorer - https://assateagueexplorer.com/

• morning kayak tour

• Hiking

• Freshwater Marsh Trail - 1/2 mile loop

• Parking lot - Wildlife Loop Trail Parking Lot and take Marsh Trail (over the

water area)

• Lighthouse Trail - 1/4 mile loop - Assateague Lighthouse

• Woodland Trail - 1 1/2 mile loop - this is a must hike!!

• Parking lot - go to view South Pony Coral

• Assateague Explorer - https://assateagueexplorer.com/

• sunset boat cruise

Monday, May 25, 2026

• Depart for Massachusetts approx. 8:00 a.m.