2021 Caving
2021 September 24, 25, 26
Whitings Neck Cave, WV
https://www.google.com/maps/search/whitings+neck+cave/@39.5111579,-77.8606514,1839m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en&authuser=0
Evening Arrival and Morning Breakfast
We left NHLC at 5:15, and after a 90 minute drive, we set up camp at the Antietam KOA Campgrounds. The Troop reserves the pavilion and the 3 adjacent sites for the 20 Scouts and 5 Adult Leaders. Once camp is set up, preparations are made for the next days activities, and lights out at 10:00PM.
Arrival at Camp 
Breakfast
Exploring the Cave
A short 30 minute drive brings us to the Yankauer Nature Preserve, where we parked our cars. A brisk 20 minute walk for about 2 miles along the road and through the woods brings us to the cave entrance. We split into 4 groups, each with one adult and 4 to 6 scouts. We spent about 2 hours exploring the upper section of the cave, and peering over the ledge of the 50 ft. drop into the lower section, which is accessible only with special climbing gear.
Ready to Cave 
At the Cave Entrance 
Waiting to go in 
Down, then Up 
We found a small bat. 
It was the only bat. 
Photo Bomb 
How many Scouts can fit on
a precariously balanced rock?
Tight Squeeze. 
Heading Out. 
All Done. 
Back to Camp.
Back at Camp, Evening Games and Campfire
Back at camp, we eat dinner and relax with some games and campfire fun. Lights out at 10:00PM.
