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March-April ‘Where Am I?’ location, winner announced

April 25, 2012 0

Take a peek at the photo from our March-April “Where Am I?” contest and you might think you’re standing in Wind Cave National Park. But take a closer look at the clues: You can find

Submit your ‘urban forest’ photos to win U.S. Forest Service contest

April 13, 2012 0

While you may dream of a picturesque backyard—dotted with mountain peaks, green trees, and acres of land for you to explore—more than 80 percent of the U.S. population resides in urban areas. And, as our

Scouting magazine is now on Pinterest.com

April 12, 2012 2

Have you ever run across a great Cub Scout activity on the Web and wished there was an easy way to file the information for later use? (And I’m not talking about writing down the

Catch Pip live tonight on ‘The Voice’ and give him your vote!

April 9, 2012 2

Updated with voting info — see in red below. Voting closes at 10 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, April 10. If everybody gets 15 minutes of fame, Pip is in overtime. The Eagle Scout who grew

Tethered hot-air ballooning and the BSA

March 16, 2012 18

Ready to take your pack, troop, team, or crew to new heights? Schedule a ride in a tethered hot-air balloon. The activity, which previously wasn’t approved, was officially OK’d this week by the BSA’s Health

UPDATE: ‘Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?’ casting expands to seven states; deadline April 16

March 7, 2012 30

(UPDATED April 10, 2012) The Are You Tougher? casting call is growing! See the expanded casting region and new deadline in the “How to Apply” section at the bottom. Scouts and adults, practice your knots, sharpen your

Next on ‘The Voice’: An Eagle Scout prepares for battle

March 5, 2012 1

UPDATE (March 14, 2012): — I have just confirmed that Pip’s battle episode will air 8/7 Central on Monday, March 19! Good thing a Scout is Brave. Phillip Arnold will need all the courage he

Hit me with your best shot: Now seeking submissions for our Facebook cover

March 5, 2012 0

Make your great Scouting photos more than just pretty wallpaper for your computer or tablet. Our Facebook Cover Image Search can show them off to nearly 15,000 of your fellow Scouters. Selected photos will spend

‘What I Really Do,’ a Cub Scouters edition

February 28, 2012 15

After our “What I Really Do” for Scouters hit our Facebook page earlier this month, many leaders asked for a Cub Scouters version. Well, ask and you shall receive. What do you think? Are any

Happy 102nd Birthday, Boy Scouts of America!

February 8, 2012 6

For 102 years old, the Boy Scouts of America sure looks good. The nation’s top youth-serving organization was born on Feb. 8, 1910 — five score and two years ago today. But despite its age,