Camp Emerson1920 – PresentIdyllwild, California Legend Of Tahquitz Jim Fairchild Version (Possible 1920s, Published 1994) Chris Warack Version (1980 – 1981) Tahquitz Canyon version (Non-BSA) BSA Pages tmschultzeT.M. Schultze is a San Diego-based photographer, traveller, and writer. He writes, photographs, and draws things of the outdoors that have inspired humans for thousands of years. He … Read more
In 2019, the California Inland Empire Council will be holding a year-long Centennial celebration for Camp Emerson. There will be many events, not the least of which will be the Section W4S Conclave with Cahuilla Lodge as the service lodge for the event. When An Anniversary Isn’t Quite An Anniversary There is just one issue. … Read more
Camp Arataba Named after Chief Irataba of the Mojave Nation. At the conclusion of each week of summer camping at Arataba, a pained plaster casting of “Chief Arataba” was given to the Troop with the highest cumulative score. The 1965 Camp Helendade patch was taken directly from the plaster casting. There was a massive mound … Read more
Camp Helendade began it’s life as Camp Running Springs. The land was donated to the Arrowhead Area Council by Helen and Dade Davis after AAC chose not to renew their lease with the USFS after a fire burned property and structures at Camp Arataba in 1960. The Firebird was an apt logo for the camp, … Read more