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Evan Roe, who plays the son on CBS’ ‘Madam Secretary,’ is an Eagle Scout

March 24, 2017 9

Rather than making a choice between Scouting and stardom, “Madam Secretary” actor Evan Roe chose option C: all of the above.

2016 Merit Badge Rankings unveiled: These were the most and least popular

March 23, 2017 42

The most-earned merit badge in 2016 was a repeat of 2015. We have ranked every merit badge by popularity — both in 2016 and lifetime.

She’s helped 1,000 young men become Eagle Scouts

March 22, 2017 13

Ute Whatley became her district’s Eagle Scout Coordinator in 2004. She didn’t know then that she’d still hold that position 1,000 Eagle Scouts later.

Sea Base crew reunites 36 years after trek to re-create photo

March 21, 2017 5

The Scouts of Troop 251 — now full-grown adults with Scouts of their own — wanted to host a reunion of their 1981 Sea Base crew. But there was one problem.

At this military base’s Pinewood Derby garage, they’re making more than cars

March 20, 2017 2

Inside the Scout Hut on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., the boys and parents of Pack 462 make memories as they build Pinewood Derby racers.

Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 9

March 17, 2017 1

Chapter 9 of Scouts Then and Now includes more before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

Top tips for making the most of a merit badge day

March 17, 2017 20

Merit badge days come in a number of forms. Here’s a look at what the Guide to Advancement says and what a longtime counselor says.

The 10 best patrol name ideas among 2017 March Madness teams

March 16, 2017 26

A look at the nicknames of all 68 teams in the 2017 NCAA Tournament reveals some great ideas for patrol names. Here are the 10 best.

Why fans of Scouting are fans of Villanova in this year’s March Madness

March 16, 2017 0

When top-seeded Villanova takes the court in the 2017 NCAA Tournament, they’ll have more than Nova Nation behind them. They’ll have Scouting Nation, too.

Royal Robbins, climbing pioneer and friend of Scouting, dies at 82

March 15, 2017 1

Royal Robbins, the climbing legend, clothing company founder, former Scout and lifelong friend of Scouting, died March 14 after a long illness. He was 82.