VO Members can COOK!

On Saturday, January 28 we held our annual Winter Members Day at Wilderness Voyagers in Ohiopyle State Park. The unseasonable temperatures made it seem more like a spring celebration, but we persevered without the snow and had over 100 members come to celebrate the outdoors.

The day was filled with hiking opportunities throughout the enchanting trails of Ohiopyle State Park. The rain leading up to the event swelled the waterfalls, rivers and streams in the park creating a breathtaking experience.

Around the campfire members enjoyed a full buffet of tasty options to create their own mountain pies and s’mores. A huge thank you goes out to our gracious hosts Wilderness Voyagers, DCNR, VO volunteers, VO staff, and our members for making this wonderful day possible.

The highlight of our Winter Members Party was the annual Camp Stove Cook-off! We had 9 participants show off their culinary skills in three categories: appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Three winners prevailed: Larry Gioia with his Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Ben Moyer and his Venison Stroganoff, and last but certainly not least Alice Becket-Rumberger with a delightful Peach-Cherry Cobbler. Click here to see a few of the delicious winning recipes!

Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to all our Members for a great day!

Check out some photos from the day below. See more photos from the day and share your own on our Facebook Page.