How to Make Sure Your Campfire is Completely Out
Put out your campfire by pouring water on the embers until you can safely place your hand on the cold coals.
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How to Use an Ax to Chop Wood
The ax is one of the best tools for gathering wood. But to chop effectively and stay safe, you must know what you're doing.
Dive Into These 5 Tips Before Your Next Aquatic Adventure
Come on in! The water's great! But before you grab your swimsuit, read this.
4 Debunked First-Aid Myths That People Still Believe
From nose bleeds to snake bites, Be Prepared to handle emergencies the right way.
How to Display and Fold the American Flag
Here's how to properly honor and respect the flag of the United States.
How to Safely Use a Camping Stove
Safety procedures for using a lightweight stove or propane stove on your next camping trip.
Useful Tools to Help You Memorize the Scout Oath
These fun and effective tools can make it easier to memorize the Scout Oath.
5 Easy Ways to Memorize the Scout Law
These easy tips and tricks will help you memorize the Scout Law in no time!
Scouting America Swim Test Requirements
The swim test represents the minimum level of ability for safe swimming in water that’s over your head.
How to Whip and Fuse the Ends of Rope
The more you use rope, the more it frays. Here's how to make one of the most important tools in Scouting last a little longer.
How to Get Started Birdwatching
Birdwatching can be a fun pastime. All you need are binoculars and a bird guide to start.
How Do You Prevent and Treat Chigger Bites?
Q: What are red bugs or chiggers and how do you treat their bites?
How to Overcome Nervousness About First Campout
I’m nervous about my first overnight campout. How should I handle it?
How to Prevent Fire Damage When Building a Campfire
Heat from a campfire can char the ground, blacken rocks and sterilize soil.
How to Do Crunches
This exercise works the abdominal muscles.
How to Do Pushups Correctly
Pushups strengthen chest, arm, shoulder and stomach muscles. Watch this video to learn how to do pushups correctly.
Signs Up! How To Make the Scout Sign
When the sign is raised, it’s a silent reminder to follow the Scout Oath and the Scout Law.
Every Packing List Starts With the 10 Scout Basic Outdoor Essentials
Every packing list starts with these items. They're called "Scouting Outdoor Essentials" for a reason.
How to Use a Compass to Orient a Map and Find Your Way
You can use a map and compass to figure out which direction you're facing.
Send Us Photos of Your Patrol or Den Flag
We want to see your amazing patrol, den, pack or troop flag creations and share them with the world.
Reach, Throw, Row, Go! Learn the 4 Water Rescue Techniques
Learn an easy way to remember the four water rescues that can be used to save someone's life in an emergency.
3 Different Ways To Lay the Firewood for a Campfire
You can arrange your firewood to get different results, depending on the weather and how you want to manage the fire.
What Are the Signs of Hypothermia and How Do You Treat It?
Losing body heat happens in all seasons, and it can kill. Know the symptoms of hypothermia and how to treat them.
How to Tie the 7 Basic Scout Knots
It's knot difficult. With our step-by-step videos, the seven basic Scout knots are easy to learn. Give them a tie!
How to Choose a Safe and Comfortable Campsite
Picking a place to camp isn’t always simple. Before setting up your tent, consider these nine factors.
Any Tips for Setting up a Tent?
Q: I always have trouble setting up my tent. Can you give me some tips?
How to Be Cyber Safe (and Smart) on Social Media
Think twice -- or maybe even three times -- before you post that.
Tasty Treat or Fatal Fruit? Here Are 5 Dangerous Wild Berries To Avoid
Never eat wild plants unless you know for sure what they are and how your body reacts to them.
Be Prepared for These 5 Common Weather Hazards
Weather can change, sometimes at the last minute. Here are some common hazards you'll face in the outdoors.
Everything You Need to Know About Positions of Responsibility
A Position of Responsibility will help you earn your next Scouting rank. And you just might enjoy it, too.
How to Include Scouting on Job or College Applications
It’s not enough to just list Scouting as one of a half-dozen bullet points on your résumé.
How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
When your body loses too much water and salt, trouble follows. Know the symptoms and how to treat them.
How to Get a Summer Job
Working a summer job will get you more than a few extra bucks. Here's how to find a summer job.
How to Buy a Backpacking Stove For Your Next Camping Adventure
Enjoy a hot meal on your next backpacking trip with one of these recommended stoves.
How to Make a Fuzz Stick to Help Start a Fire
You can create an effective fire starter, even with a wet piece of wood. Just grab your knife so you can make a “fuzz stick.”
What You Need to Know About the Rank of Scout
Even if you're a Cub Scout, it's not too early to start thinking about the first rank you'll earn in Scouts BSA.
How to Prevent and Treat Snake Bites
Snakebites present a potential danger in the outdoors. Here are steps to avoid a painful bite.
How to Prevent and Treat Tick Bites
Ticks are tiny, but they can case a lot of trouble. Here's how to be tick aware.
9 Things to Know About Outdoor Ethics
When you're outside, it's your duty to be responsible and to Leave No Trace.
How to Keep Patrol Cooking Gear Clean?
Q: How can my patrol keep our cooking gear clean?
Take Care of Your Feet for Happier Hiking
It's easy to take your feet for granted on a day hike or backpacking trip. Take our expert's advice: Don't do it.
9 Things to Know About Wilderness First Aid
Here's how to Be Prepared to treat injuries and ailments in the backcountry.
9 Things to Know About Merit Badges
Important tips to help you get the most out of your merit badge experience.
How to Make a Plaster Cast of Animal Tracks in the Snow
Don't give up. Making plaster casts of animal tracks in snow is tricky but not impossible.
How to Start a Campfire Without Matches or a Lighter
Watch our step-by-step video to learn how to start a fire using flint and steel, friction or a magnifying glass. No matches or lighter needed!
3 Tips for Setting Up Your Tent
Q. My friends keep telling me I'm setting up my tent wrong. How should I be setting it up?
Name That Fish Quiz
Can you identify these popular freshwater ichthyoids?
Spotted an Animal in the Wild? Add It to Our Wildlife Photo Gallery
Have you taken a photo of a wild animal in its natural habitat? Check out these wildlife photos and then send us your wild animal photos.
How to Build Your Own Dishwashing Rack
Here's how to build a dishwashing rack that can be used for backcountry dish and utensil cleaning.
Can You Identify These Animal Tracks?
How well can you identify animal tracks? Take our quiz and find out!