TRIP REPORT: Youth Excellence Project Bigelow Preserve & Flagstaff Lake Expedition
The Youth Excellence Project of Outside Perspectives, Inc. Bigelow Preserve & Flagstaff Lake 2023 Expedition By Damion Grasso, YEP Founder, Director, and Instructor The crew convened early on Saturday in New Hartford for the long drive North to Eustis, Maine. Ben and I took turns driving and playing DJ for the boys, stopping for lunch at Subway in Brattleboro. Aimee and Liz, our logistics crew, drove separately but nearby. The boys played the “Shotgun” road trip card game in the van and earned points for silly challenges like, “ First person to spot a billboard insurance advertisement .” As one can imagine, the noise level and shenanigans in the back of the van were intense, with the most prominent voice probably coming from Kam, who happened to be right behind me. They all made it a fun ride, though. It was exciting to pass from Massachusetts into Maine. The scenery changed, with mountains popping up on the horizon. Ben was keen on seeing a moose. At one point, Ben ho...