Scouting Around

2012 was a record year for the number of Scouts to achieve the rank of Eagle.

The Jain Community of North America has joined the long list of organizations to participate in the BSA-approved religious emblems program.

How to apply the Scout Law to your everyday activities on the Internet.

Nominate someone you know for the Citizen Before Self Honors, which recognizes regular U.S. citizens for selfless behavior.

More than 18,000 Scouts from 41 different states participated in the 2012 Jamboree-on-the-Air event.

New website shows almost every aspect of every Boy Scout uniform you'll ever need.

Kyle Miller is collecting war stories by interviewing and digitally archiving the memories of 1,000 veterans.

At Camp Sikorsky, there are merit badges to be earned and facilities to tour. But mostly, there are awesome, state-of-the-art helicopters.

On Oct. 17, 2012, the BSA's Executive Board approved a resolution to use the Scout Oath and Law in the Cub Scout and Venturing programs.

A legion of supporters and a troop for special needs boys allowed 15-year-old Ricky Newell to beat the odds and earn the rank of Eagle Scout.

A Scout is thrifty. That's why he should talk to his parents about the new BSA prepaid Discover Card.

Ian Wesley, from Westerville, Ohio, and Zach Huebner, from Napervile, Ill., have been named the finalists in the BSA Innovation Challenge.

NASA is now recognizing Boy Scouts who earn the prestigious Eagle Rank.

An Oregon Boy Scout has sent more than 2,000 packages to soldiers overseas.

An Iowa Boy Scout has started a Facebook group to help fight bullying.

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An Alaska Boy Scout Troop helped remove invasive plants from the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness Area.

Writing an essay about coin collecting could pay off big time.

A Boy Scout from Washington state is in the middle of an interesting Eagle project.

Experience the Summit Shakedown online by clicking on these essential links.

Join the Messengers of Peace initiative.

A prepaid card is a good way to stay within your budget.

Atlanta Scouts created these crime prevention posters for local businesses.

Scouting For Adventure's TV cameras were on the New River filming some whitewater rafting.

A steady downpour forced the cancellation of our climbing activities, but the TV show must go on.

Videographers for the Boys' Life TV show Scouting For Adventure get high in the trees to capture the action.

Day Two of the Scouting For Adventure TV show featured more adventure on the New River.

The "Scouting For Adventure" TV show is filming right now at the New River Gorge National River.

A Boy Scout from Kansas City, Kan., has achieved the rare feat of earning 132 merit badges.

The good folks at the Summit, the BSA's new national high-adventure base in West Virginia, have posted some great videos from the site of the 2013 National Jamboree.

The BSA announced its Search and Rescue merit badge at the 2012 National Search and Rescue Conference.

The BSA has approved a mountain biking option when earning the Cycling merit badge.

The U.S. Forest Service is waiving recreation fees and hosting outdoor events across the country to celebrate the 5th annual National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, June 9.

Scouts of all ages can earn the BSA's brand-new Cyber Chip by learning all about Internet safety.

Service projects are great. Just be smart when you plan yours.

The Scout musicians will perform at Arlington Taps 150, the 150th anniversary of Taps.

Now is a great time to visit a national park ... for free!

A review of two newly approved BSA activities.

Spencer Zimmerman, an Arizona Eagle Scout, earns top youth civilian honor.

Bryce and Bryant Nuevert knew what to do when their dad had a heart attack.

Scouts who earn their Welding merit badge in April 2012 are eligible for a special prize.

The Boys' Life editors find good homes for books — lots of books.

Six Florida kids who started together as Tiger Cubs have finished as Eagle Scouts.

The BSA wants to know what you're thinking.