For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has helped youth become
more than they ever thought possible. And we’ll continue that
journey into the next century.
The Boy Scout program in the US began in 1910 and currently is
open to boys ages 11-18. Boys learn and grow through the
experiences of camping, hiking, building projects, and community
service. Scouting fosters self-esteem, a sense of value and
belonging, a sense of accountability, and teamwork. It’s also
a lot of fun! The skills learned in Scouting help young men
overcome obstacles and challenges with courage and character
throughout their lives. Geocaching offers a new opportunity for the
Boy Scouts to experience the outdoors while honing their Scouting
skills. This cache is placed in honor of all young people in hopes
that they will also take this opportunity to enjoy the
outdoors.
Cheeks Bend Bluff View Trail
Part of the 2,135-acre Duck River Natural Area Complex, the
trail travels along a bluff overlooking the Duck River and includes
a special surprise - a side trip through a cave, where you can
enter on a bluff top and emerge near the Duck at the base of the
bluff. This trail leads to a cave with a hundred-foot-or-so passage
that leads from a river bluff overlooking the Duck River to the
base of the same bluff. If you are afeared of the dark, bring a
flashlight, though one is not necessary. The Cheeks Bend Vista
Trail starts on the west side of the road. Begin following a
single-track path into the woods to reach a trailside kiosk showing
the trail and giving information about the Duck River Complex. This
complex is an agglomeration of six separate natural areas
collectively within the Yanahli Wildlife Management Area. All are
located in the Duck River Basin and include Columbia Glade, Sowell
Mill, Rummage Cave, Howard Bridge Glades, and Moore Lane, in
addition to Cheeks Bend. This part of the Duck River is
significant, as 13 of the 30 miles of the state scenic-river
portion of the Duck are located here.
There is a Get in the Game! Geocoin as a FTF. The container
holds scout and camping related trade items including unique
patches.
In addition to Action! Boy Scouts, we’ve hidden four other
caches highlighting Scouting programs. Find all five! Search
MTCBSA, Treasures of Scouting on Geocaching.com.