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Girl Scout National Center West
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Girl Scout National Center West
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The Girl Scout
National Center West was an located on 15,400 acres of rugged
wilderness near the Big
 Horn National Forest in Wyoming. The single largest
land acquisition in Girl Scouting history happened in 1968. Girl Scouts and
Girl Guides from all over the world could engage in the many outdoor
activities; horseback riding, backing packing, fishing, orienteering, fishing,
exploring Native American pictographs, study of geology and much more. Sample programs that were offered;
Hike-A-Peak: a 19 day backpacking event for girls 16-18 years old,
Tote 'N Trek: 9 day backpacking for novice backpackers ages 14-18, Saddle
Straddle: 6 day pack trip for experienced riders, Paint the West:
focusing on arts skills and exploring western art. The site also supported
Wider Opportunities, family camping and camping for troop traveling to other
destinations
Due to the
excessive costs of maintaining the center, it closed in 1989 and the land
was sold in 1991.
(To see how the land is doing these days visit
http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/wyoming/preserves/art13236.html)
National Center West
trading post offered T-shirts, mugs, charms, pins and patches for
participants and visitors.
National Center West postcards
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