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Northern Tier

High-Adventure Week

2019-2020 preview: Northern Tier National High Adventure Program

October 29, 2018 4

Paddle away from the stresses of life at the Northern Tier National High Adventure Program, a chance to explore the waters of Minnesota and Canada.

Northern Tier

Northern Tier crews have become ‘rock star data collectors’ to protect Boundary Waters

October 2, 2018 4

A little-known program at Northern Tier has significant impact on studying lake pollution in one of the country’s most popular wilderness areas.

Northern Tier

Scouts, Venturers can submit Out of Eden Walk essays for shot at trip of a lifetime

September 17, 2018 0

Two worthy winners — from SBR, Northern Tier and Philmont — will be selected to join National Geographic Fellow Paul Salopek on his journey.

Northern Tier

Like this: Vote Boys’ Life as your favorite magazine cover of 2017

January 5, 2018 3

The February 2017 cover of Boys’ Life, featuring an image by W. Garth Dowling, has been selected as a finalist in the American Society of Magazine Editors’ Best Cover Contest.

Camping

The mystery of the northern lights and its inspiration on Scouting

December 12, 2017 12

Seeing the northern lights is on many people’s bucket lists, but you don’t have to trek to the Arctic Circle to see them. Try BSA’s Northern Tier Base.

Ask the Expert

This is why Northern Tier absolutely forbids waterproof boots on its canoeing treks

November 9, 2017 34

While Northern Tier participants must wear rugged boots with ankle coverage, the boots must be able to drain. In other words, they must not be waterproof.

High-Adventure Week

2018-2019 preview: Northern Tier National High Adventure Program

October 26, 2017 4

Here’s how to paddle your way to an experience of a lifetime in Minnesota and Canada at the Northern Tier National High Adventure Program.

Eagle Scout

He’s visiting all 4 high-adventure bases in 1 epic summer

June 6, 2017 30

Ben Pycraft, a 19-year-old Eagle Scout from North Ridgeville, Ohio, will travel by car to all four BSA high-adventure bases this summer.

High-Adventure Week

How to register for a 2017 or 2018 high-adventure base trip

October 28, 2016 4

Zip-line in West Virginia, sail in Florida, hike in New Mexico or paddle in Minnesota. Register for a BSA high-adventure base for 2017 or 2018.

High-Adventure Week

2017-2018 preview: Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases

October 27, 2016 1

Thousands of Scouts and Venturers head north each summer to experience one of the paddling treks at the Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases.

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