Mar 20, 2019 | Bryan on Scouting
We’re mere months away from the summer, aka the Greatest Scouting Season. And while it’s too early to pack your bags and load the trailer, the time is right for one essential step in summer Scouting preparation. It’s time to get your physical. As noted on the Annual... 
Mar 20, 2019 | Boy's Life
There’s no bad weather — just bad gear and bad attitudes. Rainy and windy? No problem. Just bring along a waterproof and windproof rain jacket. Here’s how to buy a good one that is sure to keep you dry and warm in any type of downpour. THE LOW DOWN ON RAIN JACKETS... 
Mar 19, 2019 | Bryan on Scouting
Tyler Henry wanted to help Memorial United Methodist Church in Summit Point, W.Va., where his grandmother had attended and where Troop 421 met. As a tribute to his grandmother and a thank-you on behalf of his troop, Tyler decided to take on multiple challenging tasks... 
Mar 18, 2019 | Bryan on Scouting
On a Sea Scout ship, like in a Scouts BSA troop or Venturing crew, the young people — not the adults — are in charge. The same is true of Sea Scouting on a national level. Sea Scouts, the Boy Scouts of America’s program for all things on, in or under the water, is led... 
Mar 18, 2019 | Boy's Life
When it comes to experiencing the outdoors, nothing beats backpacking. But carrying around all that gear on a trail isn’t easy. Here are some ways you can make it easier by packing the right way: Stuff you won’t need until reaching camp should go deeper in your pack....