Forty years ago, Scouts eager to stay warm in the winter were encouraged to dress in foam. The 1984 BSA Fieldbook included patterns for making hats, clothing and a sleeping…

At first glance, the Cycling merit badge seems like one of those merit badges that just about any Scouter could teach (assuming he or she is registered as a merit…

Scouts today know there are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors without kindling a campfire. Modern sleeping bags and layered clothing can eliminate the need of fire for warmth.…

Camp Gorsuch Great Alaska Council Chugiak, Alaska Set on 24 acres at the base of Bear Mountain, Camp Gorsuch gives Scouts a true Alaskan experience. They can study gold and…

What’s going on in this picture? What is that cat doing or thinking? If you can think of a funny caption for this photo, just post it in the comment…

Doing Good Turns is an essential part of Scouting. But those Good Turns can take a turn for the worse if Scouts and leaders aren’t properly prepared and supervised. A…

This story originally appeared in the November-December 2015 issue of Scouting magazine. Does your sleeping bag smell like a dirty sock? Get rid of the stink and dirt with a good washing.…

The dilemma Everybody at Clara Barton High School knows that senior Zayna Zdrojowski has a future in Hollywood. She has done some modeling in town and even appeared in a…

Long before dinosaurs appeared on Earth, huge one-pound bugs with wings nearly 2.5 feet wide dominated the skies. A swarm of those dragonflies might have carried off your tent. Dragonflies…

The Race Is On Scouts grab their life jackets, paddles and Viking shields for the annual Great Hiwassee River Raft Race. In the August issue, see how troops build rafts…