Scouting Around – Page 10 – Scout Life magazine

Washington, D.C., Hosts International Scouting Day

International Scouting Day will be hosted by the National Capital Area Council and the Embassy of Sweden to the United States.

Watch a Time Lapse of Cub Scouts at the Brick Scouts Jamboree

Five Cub Scout packs came together last winter in Buckley, Wash., to see what kinds of things they could build with Lego bricks. Watch this video of one of their creations, or see photos of amazing Lego creations from around the world.

Scouts Raft the New River Gorge

On a 50-mile journey through the New River Gorge, Scouts come face to face with a mountain of trash, a challenging hike and one monster rapid that can make or break the entire trip. Check out video from their adventure.

AT Hikers Make Progress, Share Advice

Eagle Scouts Charlie Timberlake and Randy Wright know a thing or two about hiking. Here is their advice.

These Cub Scouts Have Not Lost Their Marbles

Cub Scouts from Mentor, Ohio, recently had the chance to earn their Marbles Sports Belt Loop and Marbles Sports Pin through their local library.

Scouts Honor Friend With AT Hike

Two Eagle Scouts have just begun an Appalachian Trail hike in honor of a friend who died of cancer.

Scouts Explore Rare Granite Cave Near Yosemite

Watch as California Scouts walk, jump, crawl and even swim through an underground passageway.

Zip Line at The Summit Looks Awesome

Check out this video that shows a zip line tour of The Summit Bechtel Reserve high adventure base.

Scout Helps Navy Families Be Prepared

Josh Hawken is sharing his emergency preparedness knowledge with families at a nearby Naval Air Station.

Start Earning Your Robotics MB Today

The Robotics merit badge is now live. Here's what you need to know.

BSA Scouts in Japan Aid Tsunami Victims

BSA Troop 77 in Japan has done a good deed in assisting victims of last month's earthquake/tsunami disaster.

Apply Now for Patrol Z

The deadline to apply for Patrol Z is fast approaching.

Plan Your 2012 Adventure at Northern Tier

Northern Tier is now accepting reservations for 2012 wilderness canoe trips.

BSA Announces American Spirit Award Winner

Jack Pape will be honored by the BSA with the American Spirit Award.

This Summer, Get a Job Outdoors

There are few better ways to be helpful than getting a summer job in the great outdoors.

Iowa Scouts Forge Their Own Dutch ovens

It's easy to cook up a killer cobbler in a Dutch oven. But watch as these guys actually make their own Dutch oven, too.

Troop 175’s Unique Challenge

Boy Scout Troop 175 in Simsbury, Conn., participates each year in an 18-hour exercise that tests the Scouts both mentally and physically.

Volunteers of the Year

The Scouts of Troop 131 love their hometown of Wrentham, Mass. Turns out their hometown loves them right back.

Three Peaks, One Week

Four Scouts from Georgia climbed three different peaks higher than 14,000 feet over a period of seven days last summer.

Take a Survey, Win a Trip

The BSA's newest high-adventure base has a new Web site, and there's tons of cool stuff to see.

Get Your Philmont Field Guide

Whether your headed to Philmont anytime soon or not, you'll enjoy the new Field Guide.

Christmas For Soldiers Year Round

Bryce Thornton, a Boy Scout from Troop 48 in Eagle Point, Ore., is serious about supporting U.S. soldiers who are stationed overseas.

Earn Your National Outdoor Badges

If you can demonstrate your knowledge and skill in the outdoors, you can earn five new BSA badges, and maybe even a new medal as well.

Vote For The American Spirit Award

The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation and Boys' Life need your help.

New Boy Scout Requirements Arrive

Along with the new year, there are new Boy Scout requirements.

1 Scout Feeds 30 Families

Now that's what we call a food drive!

Winter Reminder: Wear a Helmet!

Nothing beats skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Just remember to wear a helmet.

Scouts Compete in Winter Olympics-style Biathlon

Watch as Scouts participate in the Olympic Biathlon Experience at Soldier Hollow Cross-Country Ski Resort, the site of the 2002 Winter Olympic biathlon.

Philmont: The Movie

Four words: Philmont ... in ... high ... definition

Check Out the New BSA TV Commercials

Forward these videos to your friends who aren't in Scouting and see if you can get them to sign up.

Get Ready to Geocache

Grab your GPS, your map and your Geocaching merit badge pamphlet and get ready to earn the newest and coolest badge.

Write A Slogan; Learn About Robots

National Robotics Week is significant to the BSA for many reasons the biggest of which is this: It's when we're going to officially announce the availability of the Robotics Merit Badge and the requirements that go with it.

To Campfire, Or Not to Campfire?

Many campers these days are moving away from traditional outdoor campfires and opting instead for chemical-fueled equipment, not only for cooking, but also for heating and lighting.

Consider Recycling, not Burning, a Retired Flag

The most common way for a Boy Scout to properly dispose of an unusable U.S. flag is by burning. But if the flag is made of nylon, burning is not necessarily a good idea.

Scout’s Movie Tells Story of First-Ever Scout Camp

Blake Cortright, a Boy Scout from Latham, N.Y., has written, directed and produced a fascinating documentary film about what is believed to be the first-ever Boy Scout camp in America.

Record-Breaking Rocket Launch

Several thousand Texas Scouts gathered this fall to launch more than 3,000 rockets into the sky. They also launched themselves into the Guinness Book of World Records.

The Best of Boys’ Life

In 2011, Boys' Life will celebrate its 100th birthday. Between now and then, you can find some of the best writing in our history in one book.

Popular Artist Earns Distinguished Eagle

The Southeast Louisiana Council will be presenting a Distinguished Eagle Scout Award to one of their local favorites: artist George Rodrigue.

Eureka! Scouts Find New Inventions in Oregon

Oregon Boy Scouts will be among the first in the country to earn the Inventions merit badge when they gather at EurekaFest at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry this weekend.

The Screamin’ Eagle is One Long Pinewood Derby Track

Imagine a Pinewood Derby track nearly as long as football field. That's the Screamin' Eagle, a 263-foot, 2 1/4-inch track that was featured at a Cub Scout event in Illinois last summer.

NY/NJ Scouts: Get Ready for Adventure Base 100

Adventure Base 100, a traveling interactive BSA camp, is on its way to the Northeast, where it will be open for business next month.

Boy Scouts Interview TV Star Mike Rowe

At the 2010 National Scout Jamboree last summer, a couple of star-struck Boy Scouts got to interview Mike Rowe, an Eagle Scout and host of the hit TV show Dirty Jobs.

Cub Scouts Use Bike-A-Thon to Collect Food for the Hungry

Watch as Texas Cub Scouts put a new twist on the old Scouting for Food tradition.

Eagle Scout Eric Fiala Talks About His Epic Bike Ride From Alaska to Argentina

Eagle Scout Eric Fiala biked 20,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina in the name of adventure and autism awareness. Listen to BL's interview with Eric as he talks about the trip's memorable moments.

Johnny Strange Talks About Climbing the Seven Summits

Johnny Strange was the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits -- the tallest peaks on each of the seven continents. Listen to exclusive excerpts of our interview with this former Cub Scout.

Video of Okpik Winter Camping at Northern Tier High Adventure Base

Okpik at the Northern Tier High Adventure Bases is not a winter survival camp. Okpik is a winter fun camp. Watch these videos to get a taste of Okpik fun.