What’s the most “indulgent” piece of camping gear you’ve ever purchased?
One of my coworkers tipped me off to this fascinating thread over on the r/BSA subreddit, and boy, did the people show up with answers!
A NESA gift membership is ideal for Eagle Scout graduates
If you search the internet for “best graduation gifts,” you’ll find ideas ranging from practical to downright exorbitant. After a significant amount of Googling, I couldn’t find anything more useful than the suggestion I got from a coworker: a gift membership to the National Eagle Scout Association.
Before entering hospice, Jimmy Carter joined his grandchild’s Scout troop on a walk
Late last year, before former U.S. President Jimmy Carter made the decision to enter hospice care, he and his wife Rosalynn were joined on their daily walk by the Scouts of Troop 101 in Atlanta — their grandchild’s troop.
BSA introduces high-tech alternative to strenuous 50-Miler requirements
The BSA’s 50-Miler Award is not supposed to be easy. It is designed to recognize BSA members who cover a trail or canoe or boat route of not less than 50 consecutive miles over a minimum of five consecutive days without the aid of motors.
Scouting in 2123: a futurist weighs in
Imagine Scout outings all over not just our world, but our solar system! Imagine a service project looking for water on Mars! Yes, Scouting will still have a role to play in 100 years.
Greatest hits: The 10 most-read blog posts of 2022
Thanks to you, our humble little blog has kept on humming, and we’re honored that you continue to click on our stories and send us ideas for things to write about in the future. As we prepare to turn the page to 2023, we’re going to take one last look back on 2022. Here are the top 10 most-read posts of this year.
Yum! Here’s our favorite holiday-themed Dutch oven recipes
Option A: Take a recipe. Make it in your kitchen. Eat it at your dining room table. Option B: Take those same ingredients and make it in a Dutch oven while on a campout. It’s basically scientifically proven that Option B is going to taste better.
It’s basically scientifically proven that Option B is going to taste better.
Our favorite holiday-themed content from the Scout Life website
Winter break is right around the corner. With the kids at home when they would normally be at school, you could be the one expected to provide entertainment. Have no fear. Scout Life is here.
‘The Fabelmans’ features a heartfelt, authentic depiction of Scouting
The Fabelmans is a semi-autobiographical drama written and directed by Steven Spielberg, the legendary director and Eagle Scout who in real life discovered his love of filmmaking while working on the Photography merit badge.
Guess what these college mascots all have in common?
The job is performing as a college mascot, and when you look at the requirements, maybe it’s not surprising that four of them at different colleges within just a few hours of each other are all Eagle Scouts.
Did you notice the Scouts in ‘The Fabelmans’ trailer?
The Fabelmans is a semi-autobiographical drama written and directed by Steven Spielberg. Although the main character’s name is Sammy Fabelman, the story is based on Spielberg’s life from ages 7-18, when he was living in Arizona and active in his local Scout troop.
Eagle Scout’s TV show helps kids learn more about college
Just as important as going to college is going to the right college. That’s where The College Tour comes in.
Forged at the World Scout Jamboree, ‘friendship sword’ ready for visitors’ enjoyment
The blade, bestowed the name Cáirdeas, is now complete. And it may soon return to the place from whence it was forged.
Wear your neckerchief for Scout Scarf Day
Every year on Aug. 1, everyone involved in Scouting is asked to wear their neckerchiefs in public. It’s called Scout Scarf Day, a time to proudly make Scouting visible wherever you are.
Let’s look at lifesaving — not the merit badge, the competitive sport
The sport of lifesaving, not to be confused with the Lifesaving merit badge that’s earned by nearly 20,000 Scouts per year, is a competitive event at The World Games.
Council’s fundraiser draws NASCAR star
After taking a hiatus the last two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event returned last week in a big way, with NASCAR star Ryan Newman acting as headliner.
Scouts in Action is 75 years old; long live Scouts in Action
What started as a single, albeit inspiring, one-off has turned into one of the most popular pages of Scout Life magazine.
Astronomy merit badge-seeking Scouts discover Scouting on distant planet
Scientists working with Scouts to complete the Astronomy merit badge uncovered evidence of Scouting on another planet.
Celebrate the BSA’s 112th birthday by solving these 12 Scouting-themed Wordles
It’s the BSA’s birthday, and to celebrate, we’ve created 12 Scouting-themed Wordle puzzles just for you. Happy birthday, BSA!
Cub Scout creates incredible — and edible! — replica of his favorite Scout camp
Douglas and his mom created an edible replica of one of his favorite Scouting destinations: Treasure Valley Scout Reservation.
Brother-sister Scout duo shines on ‘American Ninja Warrior Junior’
Now that their episodes have aired, Sydney, from Troop 7332, and Dylan, a member of Troop 332, both in Columbus, Ohio, can finally share what it was like.
‘Gus’ illustrator, 95, honored at Connecticut Yankee Council camporee
Orlando Busino, 95, was recently honored for his 52 years of contributions to the BSA at a Connecticut Yankee Council camporee.
Paul McCartney says his time as a Scout in England inspired the song ‘Eleanor Rigby’
Paul McCartney was a Scout as a boy, and he recently shared the story of how a Scouting experience inspired the song “Eleanor Rigby.”
There are six (yes, six) sets of twins in this Cub Scout pack from Louisiana
Imagine the pressure of learning names when your pack’s roster includes twins — not one or two sets of twins but six.
First Class Scout constructs impressive Lego World War II battleship
This project required about 10,000 Lego pieces — none of which came from a kit with instructions.
Can you solve these Scouting-themed crossword clues from The New York Times?
Hundreds of Scouting-themed crossword clues and answers have appeared in The New York Times over the years. Can you answer these 10?
Top 5 merit badges for fans of the Olympics and future Olympians
As we unite to cheer on the athletes of Team USA be sure to review the “Top 5 merit badges for fans of the Olympics and future Olympians.”
On July 3, watch the final ‘Scout Saturday Live,’ the show made by and for Scouts
“Scout Saturday Live!,” the YouTube show created by Scouts for Scouts will air its series finale at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, July 3.
Find your Scout’s favorite merit badge from this list, and we’ll suggest the perfect book
Simply find the merit badge your Scout likes most from the list, and we’ll suggest the accompanying book.
Not-so-buried treasure: ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ revealed that Indy is a Life Scout
The prologue of 1989’s “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” reveals that the title character was a Boy Scout while growing up in Utah.