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Adrenaline Rush BY Kirsten S.
I am an Ambassador and recently earned my Gold Award, but of all of my Girl Scouting experiences, the Adrenaline Rush Destination was by far the best. This week was so amazing for me because I found a better sense of myself through interacting with other Girl Scouts from all around the United States. We climbed up to and slept in a cave, went zip lining, paddle boarding, kayaking and hiking. Through all of these activities, I became so close to the other girls and counselors on the trip. Destinations are an amazing way for Girl Scouts to see and do amazing things—I would highly recommend attending any Destination that you can!
Wilderness Adventure Photography BY Elizabeth S.
The Wilderness Adventure Photography Destination in July 2013 was an amazing experience, which I funded mostly by selling cookies over several years. I met girls from all over the country as we learned and practiced photography skills in Yosemite National Park, Mono Lake, and Bodie (a ghost town), all in California. My favorite part of the trip was hiking to Vernal Fall in Yosemite Park. We got close enough to feel the spray from the waterfall—exhilarating! Photographing Mono Lake’s tufa towers, natural limestone rock formations, at dawn was another highlight!
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gsep.org • spark • spring/summer 2014