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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,

U.K.’s newest Scouter: Kate Middleton

January 27, 2012 8

No shock that Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, is making headlines again. But what may surprise you is why: She just joined the global Scouting movement as a volunteer with the U.K. Scout Association. The

“Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?” debuts fall 2012

January 20, 2012 12

In a test of outdoors skills, who would win: Boy Scouts or adults who are out of Scouting? Though the answer seems obvious, it’ll sure be fun to see those adults try. That’s the promise

The most refreshing Pinewood Derby car ever

January 19, 2012 5

Here’s a Pinewood Derby car so cool you can almost taste it. It belongs to 10-year-old Madisson Garcia, who entered her “Bottle of Coca-Cola” car at Saturday’s Pack 316 Pinewood Derby in Old Bridge, N.J.

Reaching a goal, inspiring Scouts to do the same

January 11, 2012 6

How far would you go to inspire your Scouts? One assistant Scoutmaster had a specific distance in mind: 140.6 miles. That’s the distance of an Ironman triathlon — 2.4 miles swimming, 112 miles biking, and

What’s on a Scouter’s holiday wish list?

December 21, 2011 3

Naughty or nice? If you’re a Scouter, I’ll bet you’ve been nice (and Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, etc.) all year. After all, the BSA wouldn’t exist without the selflessness of adult volunteers like you. Surely Santa

Chili recipes from the Scouting magazine team

December 15, 2011 5

When the weather is frigid, few campfire creations hit the spot quite like chili. Add a side of cornbread—or keep it simple with corn chips—and you’ve got a meal that will please a large crowd.

51 years ago, 30 Lubbock Eagle Scouts made history

July 18, 2011 3

If you think 30 boys getting the Eagle Scout Award at once is impressive today, just imagine that feat happening 51 years ago. In 1960, the accomplishment was so amazing, in fact, that the President

Let this Virginia camp’s sign point you toward 10 famous Scouting spots

July 12, 2011 6

Looking for the world’s top Scouting destinations? You can put away your compass. Thanks to a sign at the Heart of Virginia Council’s Camp T Brady Saunders, finding your way to the 10 most-famous Scouting spots

Watch History channel’s “Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy” to see Kansas Boy Scouts and Venturers

June 24, 2011 3

Update (11:30 a.m. June 30): The episode, “Larry Beefs Up,” is now available for download on iTunes. Click here for the $1.99 SD version or here for the $2.99 HD version. “It’s not every day you