Articles by Bryan Wendell

On an airplane, you’re reminded that your seat cushion can be used as a flotation device. But what if there’s no Boeing 737 nearby to help you stay afloat in the water? How do you

Add another name to the lengthy list of partners who help the BSA deliver a great program to America’s youth: the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). The two organizations made the alliance official last

The stars of a Broadway show get the credit. But the people working in the wings deserve a chunk of the praise. So this week we’re pulling back the curtain to reveal someone who does

Where can you go in the United States to find delicious crab cakes, an impressive harbor, and orioles—both kinds, with wings and with baseball gloves? If you know the answer to that, you probably knew

You can’t complain that this week’s Name That Council test doesn’t contain plenty of clues. From the city’s skyline and the historic ship to the state bird and the state crustacean, there’s no shortage of

For all of the efforts you take to keep your group safe on weekend trips, one of the greatest dangers to you and your family might be waiting when you get home: carbon monoxide. The

When walking along a trail at your favorite national park, brown trail signs mark your progress every few miles. These signs serve as a helpful reminder that you’re on the right track as you move

Last week’s challenge featured a council that shares its name with a massive lake. It’s so big, we told you, that it ranks in the top 10 of the world’s deepest lakes. Did you figure

You’ll find the lake pictured in the patch above in a national park somewhere in the United States. We can’t tell you where, because the name of the national park is also the name of