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The Legacy of Robert S. Lyle Scout Reservation
The Facilities of Lyle
![]() LodgeThe lodge was originally blue, but as it oxidized every time you leaned on it, you were covered in white dust, so the building was painted brown, which seemed like a good idea till the summer sun heated the building up | ![]() Shower house dedicationThis was the Shower house dedication in memory of Mark Hannas, a scouting friend who died in an industrial accident. Pictured left to right, Tim Bartelson, Ron Vogt, Don Dorf, Larry Heebsh | ![]() Archer Range |
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![]() Dinning PavillionWas originally built with gravel floors and no walls | ![]() Water Front in the 60's | ![]() Water Front |
![]() Lodge buildingNote the road went past the front of the lodge | ![]() Lodge | ![]() The F pier at the water front |
![]() TrailNote how small the trees are | ![]() Log CabinThis was located by the entrance of camp, across the road from what is family camp now. | ![]() OutpostThe river bank at the outpost |
![]() LodgeInside the lodge, often used as the leaders lounge | ![]() OutpostA look from the shores of the outpost | ![]() Camp Fire bowlLocated right outside of Thompson |
![]() Commisary Area1000's of meals have been served from this location | ![]() Arieal PhotoArial Photo of camp, from the 60's | ![]() Rifle RangeIn the early years |
![]() Rifle Range | ![]() Typical camp arrangementThis is Cody | ![]() Archery Range constructionThe Archery range being created |
![]() Archer RangeArchery range under construction | ![]() Eco Con DeckEco Con observation deck, was installed by members of Troop 161 to help the Scouts get out in the water to see water wildlife without getting their feet wet. | ![]() Disk GolfA disk Golf course set up at Lyle to test the interest of Disk Golfing at Lyle |
![]() Grumpy's PierA pier that was dedicated to a past Camp Director Ron Brinkmann. He was known to come down to this location to get away from staff and do a little fishing | ![]() Climbing WallThe Climbing wall was installed as a high adventure program. The wall allowed Scouts to climb vertically and around not exceeding being over a few feet off the ground. | ![]() Trail Hawk PavillionThis Eco con pavilion was donated in honor of Tim Falendysz's (aka Mr. F's) 30 consecutive year at Lyle. The money for the construction was collected and donated to the camp by Troop 161 Family Account. The name Trail Hawk comes from the Vigil name of Mr. F. |
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