October 2011 – Aaron On Scouting

September-October 2011 “Where Am I?” winner, mystery location revealed

October 31, 2011 0

Overflowing, pouring in, spilling over. Good words for the waterfall pictured here, our September-October 2011 Where Am I? mystery location. A fitting description, too, for the gush of guesses that filled our physical and virtual

Cool Camps goes digital

October 28, 2011 3

Besides lifelong memories, camps across the U.S. boast incredible activities that keep Scouts coming back for more, year after year. Every camp offers unique experiences. But with more than 400 Scout camps to choose from,

How to spot fake Scouting patches and memorabilia

October 26, 2011 16

Think you can spot a fake? Fake patches and other phony Scouting memorabilia, that is. These items are Scouting’s currency. You collect them, trade them, and pass them on to your children and grandchildren. And like

Vietnam War hero receives Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

October 24, 2011 3

Thomas R. Norris is a Vietnam War hero and a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. He served two decades as a special agent with the FBI. And, perhaps not surprisingly, he’s an Eagle Scout. So,

Trail's End Popcorn Sales Military Donation

Support Scouting and American troops with popcorn sales

October 20, 2011 4

Popcorn sales help fund Scouting activities, but this salty treat can also bring cheer to service men and women overseas. Popcorn buyers can do both—support the troops and Scouting—by participating in a Trail’s End military donation. This

Move it! Take the SCOUTStrong PALA Challenge today

October 20, 2011 9

To keep myself physically strong … It’s right there in the Scout Oath, but chances are you or someone in your pack, troop, team, or crew needs a little reminder. I’ve got just the thing:

Boy Scouts of America, Sustainable Forestry Initiative: A natural partnership

October 18, 2011 2

What would we do without forests? There’d be no place to hang our bear bags. No place to stop for shade while backpacking. No place to take great fall photos. And no paper to print

Scout Stuff collector’s book

October 17, 2011 3

With more than 100 years of history, it’s no surprise that Scouting has seen its fair share of innovation and change. And collecting historic artifacts — uniforms, handbooks, and, of course, patches — from the

Special badge for Scouts who earn Eagle in 2012

October 14, 2011 38

Know a Scout seeking a little extra motivation to finish his Eagle requirements next year? I’ve got it. To celebrate the centennial of Scouting’s top honor, all recipients of the Eagle Scout Award in the year

More great photos, video from the Philmont Photo Workshop

October 13, 2011 4

Get some of the nation’s top photographers together with a bunch of eager amateurs, and what’s the result? Perfect pictures. Want proof? Look no further than Brent Uberty, who serves as Western Region Venturing President