1975 Eagle Scout Project Restored Scenic Drive on Cave Creek Road
By Les Conklin
The article, “Rising from the Ashes,” published in the November-December issue of A Peek at the Peak (The Peak) magazine, tells the story of Tracy Armstrong’s quest to become an Eagle Scout. His report, which he submitted upon completing the project, describes the work done and includes some 1975 photographs.
In 1975, Armstrong and his family were living in Maricopa County (today’s, northeast Phoenix). Tracy was a member of Boy Scout Troop 108. In order to earn his Eagle Scout Badge, he organized and completed a project to restore the Cave Creek Road section of the Scenic Drive (from the power line corridor north of Pinnacle Peak Road to Carefree Highway). Upon completion of his project, Armstrong was required to submit an Eagle Scout Service Project Report documenting his effort. In September 1975, he submitted his report, included here, and subsequently received his award.
The appendix of Tracy’s report contains photographs of the Scenic Drive before and after Tracy completed his project. In the background of some of the photographs, you can clearly see Cave Creek Road, then a rural two lane road.
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Note from the Editor. Thank you Tracy for your invaluable assistance in producing this article and the article “Rising from the Ashes.” I’m sure future Eagle Scout candidates will be inspired by your efforts.
For Additional Information
www.gppaaz.org (Click The Peak to read “Rising from the Ashes”)
October 8, 2019
Paul, This is the article that we discussed yesterday. It contains a link to the scout’s report that includes photos of the roadside in 1975. Probably not what you want for your project but the article is well worth reading. This project ended up meaning a great deal to Tracy. Les