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It’s that time of year again. And while this year might look a little different with virtual or socially distanced Pinewood Derby races, the imagination and friendly competition will stay…

This story originally appeared in the January-February 2017 issue of Scouting magazine. The “why” of Pinewood Derby needs little explanation. You do it because it’s the perfect combination of cars, competition…

Test your knowledge of Scout gear, uniforms, patches and more. Perhaps you own one or two of these items yourself or have seen some in the National Scouting Museum. In…

The Dilemma Christopher Curry has always liked nature, so working on the Nature merit badge at Camp Tall Pines really gets him excited. The ecology director, Sarah Wheatley, makes learning…

This story originally appeared in the January-February 2017 issue of Scoutingmagazine. It gets cold during the winter in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Sometimes it gets really cold. Average daytime temperatures hover…

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Staying warm during a cold-weather outing isn’t just a luxury. You can’t “tough out” frostbite, an injury to body tissues caused by exposure to extreme cold. The good news: It’s…

This story originally appeared in the January-February 2015 issue of Scouting magazine. It’s a new year. Days are shorter, and post-holiday to-do lists are longer. It’s time for another semester of…

The Transatlantic Council’s Horizon District is one of the newest districts in the BSA. It’s also by far the biggest, stretching from South Africa to Saudi Arabia and from Rwanda…

Greater Wyoming Council; Cody, Wyo. Nestled in a valley just eight miles east of Yellowstone National Park, Camp Buffalo Bill offers big-time fun at a small, primitive site. The camp, which…