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Registration is open for one of Scouting’s most unique events for older youth

November 18, 2025 2

The 2026 version of Winterfest, a signature event for Explorers, Venturers, Sea Scouts and older Scouts BSA youth, will take place from Feb. 6–8, 2026, in the scenic Great Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

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Worth Reading: Check out this fascinating new interview with the first woman president of Exploring

April 10, 2024 0

A longtime BSA volunteer recently caught up with the first woman president of Exploring and asked her to reflect on her experience from 50 years ago.

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