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Event Detail


Come, Explore, and Camp Inside Wisconsin's Largest Onyx Cave - Eagle Cave

Saturday, October 20, 2007 -
Sunday, October 21, 2007

Blue River, Wisconsin


Eagle Cave

Wisconsin's Largest Onyx Cave

When—Saturday, October 20, 2007, arrive at 10 a.m. to Sunday, October 21, 2007, depart after breakfast.
Cost per person (child or adult)—$36 per person—2 Days, 1 Night (THREE meals—Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast. Arrive for lunch on Saturday, enjoy dinner Saturday, depart after breakfast on Sunday.)
Rate includes:
This is their Halloween Weekend, which includes a pumpkin carving contest, scary animal-in-the-cave contest, a Halloween parade and costume contest, candy bags for everyone (upon leaving), and more!
Activities will begin around 10 a.m. on Saturday. These are events sponsored by Eagle Cave (not the Girl Scouts). If you wish to participate in the pumpkin carving, bring carving tools for your girls! Eagle Cave will not have enough for everyone attending to use. Pumpkins are provided. Bring costumes if you want to participate in the costume contest.
General exploration of over 3000 feet of subterranean tunnels.
Camping inside EAGLE CAVE (average temp. is 52°F )
Hike over 12 miles of trails ranging from 1–5 mi.
16 compass courses (10 novice, 4 intermediate, 2 advanced) (additional fee)
Compete in the gold nugget competitive trail
Night-mar-a-thon—a night hike led by the Eagle Cave staff (last activity of Saturday evening)
Use of all facilities—cafeteria, game room, bath house, and much, much more.
Saturday night community bonfire.
• Disc hunt. Find small discs throughout the campground (none in the cave) and turn it for a prize (50/50 chance)
For more information on Eagle Cave, go to www.eagle-cave.net.
Girl Scout Contact—Rachel F, Troop 974, e-mail:  mailto:V3_fallpramb@gsvista.org?subject=Eagle%20Cave

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