Jun 25, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
With more free time and less assigned reading, summer is the perfect time for Scouts to get caught up in a great book. But which one will become the ultimate page-turner? We’re here to help. Below, we’ve paired 10 merit badges with 10 related books. Simply find the... Jun 22, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
Sixty-one years before he became the oldest American to summit Mount Everest, Arthur B. Muir had another mountaintop moment: he earned the Eagle Scout Award. Muir made international headlines last month when the world learned of his successful climb to the highest... Jun 21, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
Growing up in Tennessee’s Warren County — home to three rivers — Hannah Bailey witnessed a fair share of troubling news come from the waterways. “My family had been paddling the rivers for a really long time,” says the 17-year-old of Troop 1725 in McMinnville, Tenn.... Jun 18, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
From zoos and museums to airplane hangars and alpaca farms, couples looking for wedding venues have a world of out-of-the-box options. But a new destination for nuptials is promising something you won’t find anywhere else: adventure and elegance in an unforgettable... Jun 17, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
On long backcountry treks, you’ll want a hydration plan other than to lug around multiple gallons of water. When you encounter a freshwater source, such as a river or a lake, you have a few options to make that water potable: boil, filter or treat with tablets. You’ll... Jun 16, 2021 | Bryan on Scouting
A dozen Scouts on horseback meander through the Utah desert. “Dismount!” their Scoutmaster calls. The Scouts do as asked and then scatter to explore their surroundings. Two of the Scouts, one named Herman and another named Indiana Jones, step inside a dark cave and...