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What’s the most “indulgent” piece of camping gear you’ve ever purchased?

September 21, 2023 3

One of my coworkers tipped me off to this fascinating thread over on the r/BSA subreddit, and boy, did the people show up with answers!

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A NESA gift membership is ideal for Eagle Scout graduates

May 30, 2023 1

If you search the internet for “best graduation gifts,” you’ll find ideas ranging from practical to downright exorbitant. After a significant amount of Googling, I couldn’t find anything more useful than the suggestion I got from a coworker: a gift membership to the National Eagle Scout Association.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter with Troop 101

Before entering hospice, Jimmy Carter joined his grandson’s Scout troop on a walk

April 3, 2023 37

Late last year, before former U.S. President Jimmy Carter made the decision to enter hospice care, he and his wife Rosalynn were joined on their daily walk by the Scouts of Troop 101 in Atlanta — their grandson’s troop.

BSA introduces high-tech alternative to strenuous 50-Miler requirements

April 1, 2023 21

The BSA’s 50-Miler Award is not supposed to be easy. It is designed to recognize BSA members who cover a trail or canoe or boat route of not less than 50 consecutive miles over a minimum of five consecutive days without the aid of motors.

Scouting in 2123: a futurist weighs in

March 7, 2023 9

Imagine Scout outings all over not just our world, but our solar system! Imagine a service project looking for water on Mars! Yes, Scouting will still have a role to play in 100 years.

Greatest hits: The 10 most-read blog posts of 2022

December 27, 2022 0

Thanks to you, our humble little blog has kept on humming, and we’re honored that you continue to click on our stories and send us ideas for things to write about in the future. As we prepare to turn the page to 2023, we’re going to take one last look back on 2022. Here are the top 10 most-read posts of this year.

Yum! Here’s our favorite holiday-themed Dutch oven recipes

December 12, 2022 4

Option A: Take a recipe. Make it in your kitchen. Eat it at your dining room table. Option B: Take those same ingredients and make it in a Dutch oven while on a campout. It’s basically scientifically proven that Option B is going to taste better.

It’s basically scientifically proven that Option B is going to taste better.