Bryan Wendell - Bryan on Scouting

Holiday cards for heroes: A service project for our service members

October 18, 2019 0

Every year, Scouts and leaders from this council send hand-signed holiday cards to men and women serving in the armed forces.

Ginger has been able to enjoy Scouting adventures with both Keiran and Michaela.

Hiking brought volunteer closer to her son; then the same happened with her daughter

October 16, 2019 3

After forming lasting memories in Scouting with her son, this volunteer is getting to experience it all again with her daughter.

From literal poster child for the BSA to Eagle Scout: 11 years, countless memories

October 14, 2019 2

Jonathan and his dad, Bruce, were photographed together in 2008 for a BSA recruiting campaign. More than a decade later, Jonathan is now an Eagle Scout.

David Taylor pauses during his 2012 Philmont trek.

Man earns Eagle Scout rank at age 39, showing how Scouting opens doors

October 11, 2019 11

David, 39, was given extended time to complete his Eagle Scout journey because of developmental disabilities. But getting extra time never slowed him down.

What is the sport of cyclocross, and why is this Eagle Scout so excellent at it?

October 9, 2019 0

Take a look at cyclocross, and you’ll see this fascinating sport has a whole lot in common with the journey to becoming an Eagle Scout.

Which merit badges are the toughest? We asked two brothers who earned them all

October 7, 2019 0

In their pursuit of every merit badge, the brothers explored existing interests and discovered new hobbies. But which did they find the hardest?

In this Texas troop’s trip to Wyoming for summer camp, there’s a lesson for us all

October 4, 2019 5

The Scoutmaster approached the patrol leaders’ council with a suggestion. He encouraged the Scouts to select a summer camp that met two basic requirements.

Assistant Scoutmaster honored for saving 20 people during 2017 Las Vegas shooting

October 1, 2019 1

In the panic of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, Marty Heffernan ran into the line of fire to get his wife and 20 strangers to safety under a set of bleachers.

Scouts show incredible kindness to fellow hiker in need; ‘It’s what we do,’ they say

September 30, 2019 3

When her climb to the highest point in Texas didn’t go as planned, a solo hiker from Kansas relied on the kindness of some Scouting strangers.

Eagle Scout, Navy veteran completes back-to-back treks at Philmont, Northern Tier

September 27, 2019 12

At a committee meeting, someone joked that it would be possible to finish the troop’s Philmont trek, hop on a plane, and head to Northern Tier.