Look up while riding a bus or train today, and you’ll probably see ads for the latest movie or hit TV show. But if you rode one of San Francisco’s famous streetcars in the
The age of robots in the Boy Scouts of America has begun. No, the BSA isn’t planning to replace Scoutmasters with androids. At least not that I’ve heard of. I’m referring to today’s launch of
If it seems like it’s been a while since I last posted a Name That Council, you’re right! After a two-week hiatus, everybody’s favorite game is back with one of the toughest challenge in a
Philmont’s famous 10-day treks fill up fast. In fact, the registration window for next summer has already closed. But there’s still hope, even for Scouts itching to head to Philmont this summer. I’m talking about Philmont’s individual
The Silver Beaver Award has a new cousin. Last month, the BSA’s National Court of Honor announced the addition of the North Star Award, an honor similar in prestige to the Silver Beaver Award. The
Want proof that the closing arena show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree totally rocked? Just ask me, the 72,000-plus in attendance, or the hundreds of thousands who watched online. Or ask the folks at Live
Did you hear the big news out of Massachusetts? And I mean big news. As in 7-foot-1, 325 pounds, and size 23 shoes. Shaquille O’Neal, the towering Boston Celtics center, received the Distinguished Citizen Award
Can Scouts go skateboarding? What about wakeboarding? Are they allowed to fire a cannon? Throw a tomahawk? Explore an abandoned mine? Sell fireworks? Yes, yes, no, yes, no, and no. How did I know all
Looking for adventure? Then point your compass north and check out the Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases. Northern Tier, one of the BSA’s three (soon to be four) national high-adventure bases, is now accepting