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Across the Divide Follow Troop 321 of Long Beach, Miss., as Scouts backpack across the Continental Divide in Colorado. Not only did they have to adjust to the change in…

Registration for summer high-adventure crews at Philmont Scout Ranch starts in late October — a full 18 months before the trek actually occurs. And even then, when it comes to…

One of the most fun parts of organizing a patrol is picking a name. After picking a name, Scouts can unleash their creativity with yells, flags and patches. But that…

Fresh peach cobbler is a terrific way to end a campsite dinner and a great start to mastering Dutch oven cooking. Practice a few basics and you can turn out…

This story originally appeared in the January-February 2020 issue of Scouting magazine. This is Philmont Scout Ranch. On any given summer day, there are around 3,500 Scouts BSA members and Venturers…

Q: I’m having trouble finding a healthy energy bar that doesn’t have too much sugar and is filling. Do you have any suggestions? — Carson, Austin, Texas A: You’re right;…

Camp Loud Thunder Illowa Council Illinois City, Ill. Scouts can find a nice blend of fun activities and relaxation at Camp Loud Thunder. They can experience the new Climbing Tower…

At Star Wars Celebration gatherings, you can’t avoid bumping into characters like Rey and Kylo Ren. But one year, Dark Horse Comics Editor-in-Chief Dave Marshall ran into someone he didn’t…

The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve located near Beckley, W.Va., is a BSA property known for being a multipurpose year-round destination for Scouting activities and adventures. That’s just a…

Here’s what you’ll find inside the April 2021 issue of Scout Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online. Please visit scoutlife.org/subscribe to…