2017-2018 preview: Philmont Scout Ranch
Start a Philmont tradition in your troop, team, post, ship or crew in 2017 or 2018 by completing a legendary Philmont trek, individual trek or PTC course.
2017-2018 preview: Florida National High Adventure Sea Base
The Florida Sea Base offers program Scouts and Venturers can’t get anywhere else. Here’s all the info you need about programs in 2017 and 2018.
2017 preview: Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base at Summit Bechtel Reserve
The adrenaline-filled fun at the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base isn’t taking next summer off. The base will be open before the 2017 Jamboree.
World-class fun awaits at the Summit’s Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base
The Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base is the newest jewel in the BSA’s crown, offering the biggest concentration of high-adventure activities anywhere.
Philmont Photo Archive now goes back to 1981
The Philmont Photo Archive, a window into Philmont’s past through official group photos, has reached a new milestone in its steady journey back in time.
Grant means Amtrak will keep its stop near Philmont
Amtrak’s Southwest Chief will continue service to Raton, N.M., meaning Scouts can enjoy a rugged train adventure before their rugged Philmont adventure.
Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico’s hiking paradise, keeps getting better
Philmont is hiking paradise. More than 1 million Scouts have experienced its rugged trails, breathtaking views and incredible backcountry camps since 1939.
Set sail at Florida Sea Base (no sailing experience required)
Sea Base, the BSA’s sailing oasis in the Florida Keys, the Bahamas and the U.S. Virgin Islands, offers something for anyone who loves the water.
Northern Tier is your gateway to pristine lakes, rivers and forests
Scouts and Venturers who enter Northern Tier’s wilderness each summer get to explore a vast series of lakes and rivers during their 6- to 14-day journey.
High-Adventure Week: A look back at the Summit Bechtel Reserve
The youngest of the BSA’s national high-adventure bases, the Summit still boasts a rich history. Take a look at the coverage of the base in Scouting magazine starting in 2010.
High-Adventure Week: Summit Bechtel Reserve offers an attractive array of 2015 programs
The Summit Bechtel Reserve’s 2015 offerings come in three flavors: national high-adventure base, national Scout camp and national training center.
High-Adventure Week: A look back at Florida Sea Base
Take a peek at the Florida Sea Base as it appears in the Scouting magazine archives, starting when the base first opened in the early 70s.
High-Adventure Week: Florida Sea Base takes the adventure underwater
The Florida Sea Base is currently accepting reservations for 2015 adventures. The lottery for 2016 trips is open Jan. 15 to Feb. 16, 2015.
High-Adventure Week: A look back at Philmont Scout Ranch
Take a peek at Philmont as it appeared in the Scouting magazine archives, starting when the camp was still called Philturn.
High-Adventure Week: Lose yourself (and find yourself) in the Philmont photo archive
The Philmont photo archive is now open. That means if you’ve participated in a Philmont program in the past quarter-century, your photo’s on there.
High-Adventure Week: Enter Philmont’s 2016 lottery and then cross your fingers
Philmont Scout Ranch’s lottery for seven- and 12-day treks in summer 2016 will be open from Oct. 29 to Nov. 19, 2014.
High-Adventure Week: A look back at Northern Tier
Take a peek at Northern Tier as it appeared in the Scouting magazine archives, starting in the ’40s.
High-Adventure Week: Grab one of the remaining 2015 spots at Northern Tier
Northern Tier, the premier canoeing program of the BSA, has three bases — one in Minnesota and two in Canada — and offers treks across 6 million acres of canoe-country wilderness.