Inspirational Stories - Bryan on Scouting

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.

From literal poster child for the BSA to Eagle Scout: 11 years, countless memories

October 14, 2019 2

Jonathan and his dad, Bruce, were photographed together in 2008 for a BSA recruiting campaign. More than a decade later, Jonathan is now an Eagle Scout.

David Taylor pauses during his 2012 Philmont trek.

Man earns Eagle Scout rank at age 39, showing how Scouting opens doors

October 11, 2019 11

David, 39, was given extended time to complete his Eagle Scout journey because of developmental disabilities. But getting extra time never slowed him down.

Assistant Scoutmaster honored for saving 20 people during 2017 Las Vegas shooting

October 1, 2019 1

In the panic of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, Marty Heffernan ran into the line of fire to get his wife and 20 strangers to safety under a set of bleachers.

Scouts show incredible kindness to fellow hiker in need; ‘It’s what we do,’ they say

September 30, 2019 3

When her climb to the highest point in Texas didn’t go as planned, a solo hiker from Kansas relied on the kindness of some Scouting strangers.

Eagle Scout, Navy veteran completes back-to-back treks at Philmont, Northern Tier

September 27, 2019 12

At a committee meeting, someone joked that it would be possible to finish the troop’s Philmont trek, hop on a plane, and head to Northern Tier.

Very good support dog recognized at Eagle court of honor for Scout with Asperger’s

September 2, 2019 2

When Ethan Warren, a Scout with Asperger’s, earned his Eagle Scout award, his support dog, Ranger, was by his side. After all, what are best friends for?

2019 Northeast Region Eagle Project of the Year: A smarter way to filter stormwater

August 7, 2019 23

Peter Livengood orchestrated a massive makeover of every bioswale in Ohiopyle, eliminating a major source of pollution into the Youghiogheny River.

Life Scout’s ingenious method for recycling plastic foam may just save the planet

August 2, 2019 30

A Life Scout from Mississippi has discovered an innovative new method for recycling one of the planet’s most environmentally damaging substances.

2019 Central Region Eagle Project of the Year: Memorial for fallen peace officers

July 31, 2019 2

Luke Gwartney, an Eagle Scout from Kansas, received national-level recognition for his touching tribute to a fallen sheriff’s deputy.