The Pack 396 Summer Scavenger Hunt is a fun way to get Scouting families outdoors whenever they have time, since summer schedules can be so busy. There will be one token hidden for the month of June, one for July, and one for August. Scouts will receive a charm for finding each token and can attach it to the scavenger hunt badge for the year, as well as satisfying the participation requirements for the Summertime Fun Adventure if they can’t attend other pack events. Check back here for more riddles at the beginning of each month!

Before you begin, please make sure your Scout has a compass! They will need to use it (with help) to find the token on this month’s riddle. If you don’t know how to take a bearing (also called shooting an azimuth) you can review here: 

If you need to use a map with your compass to complete an adventure for your den, you can find a printable map of the area here:

There is a house, a farmhouse, see?

First take twenty then subtract three.

From Denver you’ll now know how far

That you would need to drive your car.

Historic spot, this place, it’s true,

And this is where our quest finds you.

A path leads west, the only way

You’ll find your goal ‘fore end of day.

So soon the path curves left my friend,

And then a choice which way to bend?

Continue straight? Won’t get you there

Turn right and walk without a care.

The shady road wends through the trees,

The leaves and branches catch the breeze.

It’s peaceful here but you’re not done,

Another fork, two ways, which one?

Turn right again and soon you’ll find

A fork, two ways, with helpful sign.

The trick, you see, is not to take

The labeled ways, they are mistakes.

Another way, unlabeled and

It’s made of dirt, not stone. How grand!

To know the way, you’ll need a tool

So get your compass out, it’s cool!

The azimuth you need – don’t laugh –

Is thirty-seven and a half.

Now that you know the way for sure

You can move forward, no detours.

The path you’re on, it twists and turns

But travels near a fence, you’ll learn.

Stay on it now, a bridge you’ll cross

And then another, don’t get lost.

A fork again, they just don’t stop

Head to the right, now on you hop.

Another fork, treat it the same

The next one too, to win this game.

The path you left, it was plain dirt,

The new one’s gravel, I assert.

It won’t last long, don’t lose your feet

Another right, when reach concrete.

A turn appears, a left at last!

Some pull-up bars, but just go past.

A left turn tempts, you must not stray,

Stay straight ahead, you’ve found the way!

Some picnic benches and some stones,

You’re so close now, so few unknowns.

A bison carved into a rock

Go just beyond, you’ll soon unlock

The secret’s here, it’s on the back

The goal you seek, behind the plaque.

A charm inside, a neat reward.

The game is done, the world explored!

Before you begin, please make sure your Scout has a compass! They will need to use it (with help) to find the token on this month’s riddle. If you don’t know how to take a bearing (also called shooting an azimuth) you can review here:

If you need to use a map with your compass to complete an adventure for your den, you can find a printable map of the area here:

Check back for our July riddle later this summer!

Before you begin, please make sure your Scout has a compass! They will need to use it (with help) to find the token on this month’s riddle. If you don’t know how to take a bearing (also called shooting an azimuth) you can review here:

If you need to use a map with your compass to complete an adventure for your den, you can find a printable map of the area here:

Check back for our August riddle later this summer!