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Are dogs ticklish? And exactly what does that have to do with Scouting?

April 17, 2019 4

We’re tackling kids’ toughest questions in an entertaining and educational podcast called PodAsk, brought to you by Boys’ Life.

Philmont prepares to give the Tooth of Time a good brushing

April 1, 2019 21

Yes, you read that right. Philmont Scout Ranch has announced plans to clean its most famous mountain for the first time since the 1940s.

Golden Spoon Award ignites friendly but fierce intratroop cooking competition

March 29, 2019 28

A troop in Illinois, fed up with boring hot dogs for dinner, launched a cooking competition that has improved the Scouts’ culinary skills.

Minor league baseball team to play in ‘Scout uniform’ jerseys

March 25, 2019 35

The Triple-A team has unveiled the special Scouting-themed jersey its players will wear on Scout Day this season. And it looks fantastic.

2018 Merit Badge Rankings: The official numbers, from 1 to 137

February 11, 2019 29

First Aid merit badge extended its reign atop the charts in 2018, while the Exploration, Animation and Bugling merit badges each saw double-digit gains.

Have you taken our latest Scouting Safety Quiz?

January 22, 2019 0

More than 400 people tested their Christmas tree knowledge in our November-December Scouting Safety Quiz. We selected one at random to win a $100 Scout Shop gift card.

Eagle Scout owns Guinness World Record for longest chain of carabiners

January 17, 2019 8

Charles Boone, an Eagle Scout from Dormont, Pa., was honored by Guinness World Records for creating the longest chain of carabiners ever.

Greatest hits: The 10 most-read blog posts of 2018

December 21, 2018 3

Here are the 10 most-read Bryan on Scouting blog posts of 2018. These are the stories you and your fellow volunteers clicked on most in the past year.

Scout shoutout: Did you spot this Eagle Scout on TV last week?

December 19, 2018 4

To see how he fared on the show, check out the full episode here!

Let’s craft some great decorations for your next banquet or court of honor

December 18, 2018 1

Want the decor at your next banquet to really stand out, but you’re on a tight budget? We’re here to help.