Q: My troop is going on a 25-mile hike soon. What is the best way to prepare for it? A: We went straight to an expert for this question: Joe…

When planning new Scout activities, the first question to ask yourself is: In what official BSA publication is this activity listed? If the answer is “it isn’t,” then it might…

Hydration packs have built-in access to water you can drink while you’re wearing the pack. They come in many designs and sizes, specialized for activities like hiking, mountain biking and…

In the old days, registered youth could enjoy the BSA’s national high-adventure bases alongside other Scouts and adult leaders, but their parents and siblings had to seek opportunities elsewhere. Those…

Two Februarys ago, Troop 6 in Sellersburg, Ind., welcomed 14 graduating Webelos Scouts from a single den; 10 are still active and form the troop’s core leadership group. In March…

What’s going on in this picture? What are the bear and eagle doing or thinking? If you can think of a funny caption for this photo, just post it in…

Every Scouting unit “belongs” to a local organization like a school, religious institution or service club. Here’s an overview of this essential relationship. What is a chartered organization? A chartered…

A few years ago, one of Melanie Dale’s kids started wearing unmatched shoes to school every day. “It drove me absolutely bananas,” Dale says. “I would watch this kid walk…

When it comes to exploring everything the coast of Florida and the nearby waters of the Gulf of Mexico have to offer, there’s no better option than Florida National High…

Across the Divide Follow Troop 321 of Long Beach, Miss., as Scouts backpack across the Continental Divide in Colorado. Not only did they have to adjust to the change in…