On September 22-24, Troop 66 visited No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford, Pennsylvania for a weekend of tent camping. When the troop arrived on Friday the adults made hot dogs and hot cocoa for the kids. Saturday started early with breakfast and a presentation about “Leave No Trace”. After the presentation, a short hike followed that was meant to demonstrate the “leave no trace” principles we learned. After the hike and lunch, the troop arrived at No. 9 Coal Mine. The troop rode into the mine on an old coal mine train. The scouts were able to see what the working conditions were like and how the day-to-day operations were run. The troop walked around with a tour guide and was able to see interesting features of the coal mine like the old hospital. Following the tour, the troop went back to camp for dinner and a quiet night avoiding the rain.