Porter High School - Outlook Yearbook (Kezar Falls, ME)

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to shoot birds and animals. They didn't skulk stealthily a- long through the woods and be- hind stonewalls, murdering,pIan dering, and burning farmhouses and cabins, instead, they marched along merrily, shouting to each other and singing. Now and then they stopped to watch a squirrel getting readyfbr the long winter,which was to come, or to identify a strange bird, or just to rest and enjoy the beauties of nature that sur- rounded them. After about three hours of hiking along old country roads and paths through the woods the Scoutsreachedtheir destination, Devil's Den Mountain. This mountain is called Devil's Den because it is so wild, rocky, and steep that it might well be uThe Devil's Den? On one side of the mountain there are ver few trees and Y . many solid rock ledges. In many places one can look straight down 500 feet or more. There are crevices where the am- bitious mountain climber may climb to his heart's content. There are supposed to be caves somewhere on the mountain, but very few People claim to know their whereabouts. The country 'round Devil's Den is not con- taminated by houses or other vestiges of civilization. A brook of pure water runs through an evergreen forest at the foot of the towering cl1ffs.The view from the top of the mountain is superbg it defies description. Colcord Pond is within easy reach of The Den. From every camper's point of view, Devil's Den is a paradise, After the Scouts had found a good place to camp, they threw their packs on the ground and rested for awhile, because it was a long hard hike and they were tired out, at least, temporarily- The place they had chosen was a small knoll, high and dry, snuggled at the base of the cliffs, but not close enough to be in any danger of a landslide. Nearby a brook of pure water bubbled happily to itself, and birds sang merrily in the spruce and hemlock trees. After the camp had been put in order, and the boys had eaten their lunch everyone felt like doing a little exploring. Every Scout is a swimmer which accounts for the fact that they were all in favor of an explor- ation in the direction of Col- cord Pond. A half-hour of ex- ploring old woodsroads andlmths rewarded them, and they saw the dark blue waters of the pond gleaming through the trees ahead of them. After they had splashed around in the water for awhile, they made their way leisurely back to the camp. Some of the fellows found an old apple tree, a relic of a by- gone day, and took some apples back to camp. They tried their luck at making applesauce, but no one ate any of it. Night was rapidly approach- ing and the Scouts busied them- selves with getting wood, clean- ing up the campsite and cooking their evening meal. The camp- fire lighted up the woods and gave a wierd appearance to the surroundings. After they had talked about the days adventures and told a few ghost stories the fierce nlndians' decided to turn in.. Everyone was tired out. At first the cries of the strange night birds, and the noises of the forest terrified the scout who had never before been on a camping trip, but he, like Hiawatha, soon became used to them and went to sleep. At about twelve o'clock,ev- from. a eryone was awakened peaceful sleep by a hoarse hair raising scream! Again and again the terrible call came echoing down from the atop of the mountain- Suddenly, from across

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the lake, from atop another rocky summit, the ery was an- swered and for several minutes two bears called to each other. All the fellows were, of course, scared stiff as they expressed it afterwards, but they managed to quiet their fears and get a little more sleep during the night. You may be sure,howeven that when morning finally came they all felt much better. After a quick breakfast,they started for the top of the mountain, dressed lightly and carrying cameras and field glasses. Just as the suns rays began to penetrate the mist in the valleys, the boys reached the top. The view and the sur- roundings were awe inspiring. There was something about the stillness and beauty of the scene that made the boys stand quiet and reverent, gazing at the country-side which , their Creator had so beautifully laid Outs The morning passed quickly, in fact, too quickly. TheSoouts threw rocks down over the cliffs, took pictures and explored the mountainside. Before. they realized it, the time had come when they must break camp and start for homer Reluetantly, they finished their lunch, packed their equips ment and started for home by a shorter, easier route than the one by which they had come. When the tribe held itsnext UPow-Wown all the braves agreed unanimously that the raid was the most successful ever to be attempted by Pequawket warriors. Many Hscalpsn were brought back from the trip, including flower specimens, leaves,andsnapshots. Time leaves its mark on everything and everyone, and Indian raids are no exceptions. Which type of raid would you rather experience, - modern or old fashioned? VACATION IN MAINE The people of Maine have been asked, UDo you folks of Maine enjoy the mountains, lakes, woods and streams as much as the people who come from the cities to spend their vaca- tions?U The answer to this question is easily answered, Of course we do, we enjoy them, too.U The main advantage that Maine people have over those from out of state is their op- portunity to go frequently to the lakes and mountains. Many Maine people had rather spend their vacations in Maine thanin some other place. In proving further.the love of Maine people for the woods surrounding them, often some have to go out of the state for their occupation, but return as often as possible. They show strong desire to come back here to seek the peace and pleasure which they can find in the nab- ural environment 'round about Maine. All these things are the heritage of those who are born and raised here, close to nature, in a climate truly ideal, all the year 'round. Sportsman prefer Northern Maine as the lakes, streams,and woods lure them there. Maine affords an ideal spot for fav- orito pastimes with the rod and reel. The sportsmen find the streams and lakes well stocked with salmon, trout and bass. They have found the mountains worth climbing, to see the views from their tops. These are very