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In its effort to welcome a vegetarian Scout, troop embarks on a culinary adventure

January 1, 2020 28

When a vegetarian Scout joined the troop, a teachable moment emerged — a chance to show Scouts that vegetarian meals can be just as tasty.

Scout Shop Tips: Choose the best tent for you and your adventure

November 21, 2019 3

Let’s be honest here: finding the perfect tent can be a bit overwhelming.

Boys’ Life Wants to Tell YOUR Story

November 6, 2019 0

Do your Scouts want to land on the same pages as some of the most famous Scouts of all time? Here’s their chance! Whether you’re carving out the adventure of a lifetime in a snow-filled

It’s time for #Campsgiving, a great outdoor Thanksgiving tradition

November 5, 2019 7

Are you ready for #Campsgiving? It’s a time when the Boy Scouts of America encourages units go hiking, camping and cooking traditional Thanksgiving meals outside.

Here’s a simple way of setting up a dining fly in an open field

October 17, 2019 9

A dining fly is one of the first structures you should put up at camp. But what if you’re in an area away from trees, how do you secure one?

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.

Here’s how to complete a square lashing in half the time

October 10, 2019 12

Making tight wraps and fraps when tying a square lashing can take some time, but not with this method.

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

October 4, 2019 6

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

It’s time to gear up to go camping with your family

October 4, 2019 1

Check out your local Scout Shop tomorrow through Oct. 12 for “Family Camping 101.” You can save 20% on camping gear when you spend $100 or more either online or in-store.

Here’s a tip to help your Scouts remember how to tie a clove hitch

October 3, 2019 4

Did you know a clove hitch is essentially two simple knots? When your Scout is tying lashings, all they need to know to create a clove hitch is how to tie a half-hitch. For the