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The EPIC conclusion to National Geographic’s Explorer Academy ​book ​series

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In this book, The Forbidden Island, Cruz is faced with ​another shocking surprise even after completing dozens of high-risk missions and traveling to all seven continents. 

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Use Mickman Brothers Christmas wreath fundraisers to finance your Scout unit’s adventures!

August 16, 2022 1

Over the decades, Scout units have utilized the well-organized fundraising programs Mickman Brothers offers to finance their adventures throughout the country.

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Learn responsible ATV riding during National Forest Week

July 6, 2022 1

You can tune in to Scouting magazine’s Trek On Tuesday Facebook Live broadcast on July 12.

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Cattle have super-powers: helping our environment

June 2, 2022 1

Cattle do more than provide beef, milk and leather – they help provide friendly environments for other animals and conserve natural areas where people can hike, bike and camp.

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Find your next trail adventure with State Day Hikes guides from Waterford Press

May 24, 2022 Comments Off on Find your next trail adventure with State Day Hikes guides from Waterford Press

In 2020, 52 million people went hiking across the country. These guides are perfect for Cub Scout families, Scouts looking for a fun place to hike or anyone looking for a perfect daytrip location.

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These kids work hard to help provide beef to American families and enhance nature

May 3, 2022 Comments Off on These kids work hard to help provide beef to American families and enhance nature

Sustainability and environmental management are chief concerns for beef farmers and ranchers. They want their land to be passed on to the next generation in even better condition than what it was when it was passed down to them.

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Follow the ‘Golden Rules’ when you drive an ATV

March 29, 2022 Comments Off on Follow the ‘Golden Rules’ when you drive an ATV

Driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) can be an exhilarating experience for Scouts and Venturers. To ensure everyone has a fun, safe time, you must adhere to the “Golden Rules.”

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Country Meats: A fundraiser you can sink your teeth into

March 1, 2022 Comments Off on Country Meats: A fundraiser you can sink your teeth into

Scouts can expect a meaty profit when they sell Country Meats’ smoked snacks. Units earn $113 per case sold — that’s a 50% profit.

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Find adventure in Northwind, a new novel by Gary Paulsen

January 24, 2022 Comments Off on Find adventure in Northwind, a new novel by Gary Paulsen

Scouts love wilderness adventure. They’ll find it in Gary Paulsen’s Northwind, a new novel from Macmillan Publishing Group.

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Scouts can follow one explorer’s quest to conquer the world’s tallest peaks in record time

January 4, 2022 Comments Off on Scouts can follow one explorer’s quest to conquer the world’s tallest peaks in record time

If you subscribe to Netflix, you might’ve seen a tease to the documentary 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible. You can also read his book, including a young readers edition from National Geographic.

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