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...