Forest Witcraft quote first appeared in Scouting magazine
You’ve probably seen his quote, often attributed to anonymous. But the quote’s author, Forest Witcraft, was anything but.
102-year-old Eagle Scout, who traveled the entire Lincoln Highway in 1928, dies
Bernard Russell Queneau, a 102-year-old Eagle Scout who in 1928 represented the Boy Scouts on a 3,000-mile cross-country trip on the Lincoln Highway, died.
Oscar de la Renta, designer of Scout uniforms worn by millions, dies at 82
Oscar de la Renta, the renowned fashion designer who reimagined the official Scout uniform into a look that became synonymous with Scouting, has died.
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: 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: A look back at Northern Tier
Take a peek at Northern Tier as it appeared in the Scouting magazine archives, starting in the ’40s.
In the 1960s, the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings sponsored an Explorer post
In the ’60s, the Minnesota Vikings Football Club sponsored an Explorer Post. They held mock drafts, toured the team’s stadium and met with sports reporters.
OA Lodge History Initiative makes sure no story is forgotten
The OA Lodge History Initiative, timed in the run-up to the 100th anniversary of the OA in 2015, aims to preserve each lodge’s unique story.
Ever had yak meat? If so, you have this Scouting founder to thank
Without Ernest Thompson Seton, the first Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of America, yak might not even exist in North America
In 1944, Boys’ Life wrote about the time Zamperini ripped down a swastika flag
Before he was a prisoner of war, Louis Zamperini did something “every American boy would give anything in this world to do some day”: He ripped a swastika flag from its pole inside Nazi Germany.
New book explores how U.S. presidents helped shape Scouting
“My Fellow Americans” takes you from Theodore Roosevelt to Obama, showing each president’s contributions toward helping shape the Boy Scouts of America.
Scouting family takes pilgrimage to Baden-Powell’s grave in Kenya
Tracing the life of Scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell takes you not only to his birthplace in London but also to Kenya, where
14 fascinating facts about Scouting in Alaska in the 1950s and 1960s
“Amid the furor of adding a new star to the flag,” the BSA professional wrote, “people want to know what
How to honor Baden-Powell on Founder’s Day (Feb. 22)
Chief Scout of the World: There’s no cooler title around. That’s what they called Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide
Remembering Waite Phillips, more than 50 years after his death
When Waite Phillips donated the land that became Philmont Scout Ranch, the total properties were valued in excess of $5
What’s happening in this Scouting cover? (Or: A history of ‘new Exploring’)
“Who wouldn’t like to do Exploring in this pleasant fashion,” Scouting editors wrote in describing the April 1959 cover seen at right.
Happy 104th birthday, Boy Scouts of America!
Five score and four years ago today, the Boy Scouts of America was born. Yes, the nation’s top youth-serving organization was
National Scouting Museum keeps BSA history alive, one artifact at a time
They store and catalog more than a half-million precious pieces of Scouting history. They handle 200 requests a month from individuals
How many of these 20 Scouting cartoons from 1960-63 still hold true today?
“A boy is naturally full of humor,” Scouting founder Baden-Powell once said. So it’s completely appropriate for us to share a good-natured laugh about those funny, spontaneous moments that make Scouting great.
23 bizarre but true fundraising ideas from Scouting’s past
Not that wacky fundraising ideas are a bad thing, of course. Fundraisers are a necessary part of any Scout unit.
Nearly 50 years later, ‘Follow Me, Boys!’ still a leader in movies about Scouting
Follow Me, Boys! is Disney’s tribute to the Boy Scouts of America, and nearly five decades after its release, it’s still one of the best BSA-related films.
1964 editorial wonders: What if Lee Harvey Oswald had been a Boy Scout?
Today’s about remembering the life of John F. Kennedy, but it’s impossible to do so without mentioning Lee Harvey Oswald.
Remembering John F. Kennedy, the first president to have been a Boy Scout
John F. Kennedy led our nation and was a strong advocate for Scouting.
Rocket-powered backpacks and 10 other wild predictions of Scouting in 2000
At Boy Scout camps in the year 2000, milk doesn’t spoil, knots are rarely used and backpacks have been replaced
This 1930 summer camp flier shows how much has changed, how much hasn’t
Summer camp season may be over (sadly), but we can still have a little fun looking back. And I mean
Putting jamboree attendance numbers in historical perspective
As any sports fan will tell you, numbers don’t always tell the whole story. Earlier this month, I shared the
Hawaiian Boy Scouts stitch their place in history
On a Saturday in 1913 on the island of Oahu, Queen Lili‘uokalani drove past a group of boys doing Scouting drills.
Scout Stuff collector’s book
With more than 100 years of history, it’s no surprise that Scouting has seen its fair share of innovation and
51 years ago, 30 Lubbock Eagle Scouts made history
If you think 30 boys getting the Eagle Scout Award at once is impressive today, just imagine that feat happening
These 1913 Scout Law postcards are the coolest thing you’ll see today
You know the Scout Law, but you’ve never seen it like this. The 1913 Scout Law postcards seen above are