he Trailmen of OR-1531 have hiked the Silver Falls trails many times over the years, in all the seasons. The boys stop at familiar places
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Aspire to be an amalgamation of Isidore, Cincinnatus, More, Chesterton, and others. Happily married Catholic-dad-attorney-Soldier-farmer-Oregonian-Trailman.
Trail Life Continues to Grow
I am always heartened when I hear of more Catholic Troops being formed. More and more Pastors and Parents are coming around to the reality
Imitating a Saint Through Service
Trail Life Troop OR-0315, part of St. Edwards in North Plains, OR, traveled to Vancouver, WA to volunteer with the Pier Giorgio Agape Ministry at
The Ten Essentials of Hiking
As the Trailmen from OR-1531 get ready for their first big hike of the year, it’s a good idea to refresh ourselves on how to
Trailmen at the Rosary Bowl
On Saturday, Trailmen and their families participated in the 2018 Rosary Bowl. The Rosary Bowl is a gathering of Catholics united in a desire to
My Trail Life Family
When I helped start Trail Life at my parish several years ago I was thinking about what my boys needed as they began to grow
A Weekend at the Coast
On 22-23 September, the Trailmen of Troop OR-1531 went camping at the coast. After a brief summer hiatus, it was the best way for the
Simple Tools
Trailmen had their first “regular” meeting of the year, and boy were they ready to jump right in. All meeting contain the “Six F’s”. The
A Trailman’s Aim is True
Navigators and Adventurers are recognized in a variety of ways – for their mastery in particular skills, leadership, and growth in Faith. Here we have
