Month: May 2009

Time for us Cracker Barrelites to get up and stretch our legs a bit. But we’ll be back after a short break on Monday, June 8, with more great stories about Scouters, weekend adventures, square

OK, this one’s tough. You see a river, some tents and canoes, and a scenic mountain range. That could be lots of places, right? But it’s only one. Find any clues you can and play

Who should have access to opportunities like Scouting? Whitney Young knew the answer to that question: everyone. The famed Civil Rights leader once said: “Every man is our brother, and every man’s burden is our

Last Friday, we showed you this patch (above) and asked you to identify the council whose members wear this shoulder strip. Did the mountain scene look familiar? Follow the jump to find out if you

That's a nice council shoulder patch there, eh? But wait; something appears to be missing. Your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. We've removed the council's name, leaving only the colorful scene behind. Your job:

In the past weeks, we’ve introduced you to the high-level leadership training offered at Philmont Scout Ranch. You learned about NAYLE for Scouts and the Philmont Leadership Challenge for Wood Badge-trained adults. Now, you’re ready to hit

After more than four decades of involvement in Scouting, Sven J. Rundman III can stand proudly in this week’s Scouter Spotlight. Before you meet him, though, take a moment to e-mail us with the name

Most council shoulder patches have some clues about their location. Usually it's a state flag, a natural landmark, or a skyline. In Name That Council, your job is to use those clues to, well, name

We've removed the name from the council shoulder patch above. Your challenge: Name That Council. This patch essentially has just one clue: a skyline. If you recognize it, the answer will be easy. If not,

Take a look at the seven knots we’ve covered in our Knot of the Week series so far. They all have one thing in common: We want you to earn them. And with enough dedication