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The longest pinewood derby track in the world

October 16, 2012 11

On Oct. 7, 2012, the Boston Minuteman Council broke the Guinness World Record for the longest pinewood derby track with one stretching 320 feet.

Trade the deep freeze for the deep seas at Sea Base this winter

October 15, 2012 1

If the thought of another winter shoveling snow numbs your toes, consider going south. Ditch the parka, pack a pair of Bermuda shorts, and head to the Florida Sea Base for one of its weeklong

How do you know if a campfire skit or song is “Scout-appropriate”?

October 12, 2012 74

Just when you thought the Friday night campfire was going smoothly, the Eagle patrol had to do that skit. You know, the one with salty language, an inappropriate ethnic joke, or sexual innuendo? Now you, the

Sky lanterns: Why they’re on the BSA’s no-fly list

October 11, 2012 34

Look! Up in the Sky! It’s a Bird … It’s a Plane … It’s a floating ball of fire and fuel that could destroy acres of farmland or forest in a massive wildfire! It’s a

Get gritty: Celebrate ‘Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day’

October 5, 2012 1

Do your typical weekend plans involve dirt and Scouting? Step things up a notch! Add some rubber to the mix with a mountain-biking outing. Tomorrow’s the perfect time to head out to your local mountain-biking

Scouting for Adventure returns to TV

October 5, 2012 9

Set your DVRs! The fifth season of Scouting for Adventure returns to television today—starting at 10 A.M. Eastern on the Outdoor Channel. Don’t worry if you miss today’s episode, which takes viewers down West Virginia’s

Eagles: Apply now for 2013 NESA scholarships

October 4, 2012 7

Do you know an Eagle (or soon-to-be Eagle) who is graduating high school and entering college in 2013? The time has arrived for Eagle Scouts to apply for 2013 National Eagle Scout Association scholarships. First, see

Enter daily for a chance to win one of four tents

October 1, 2012 5

Your tent serves as a home away from home. It withstands bad weather, late-night setups, curious insects … the list goes on. But plenty of Scouters still use the same tent from their days as