There are a lot of things to do at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. It’s a high-adventure base. It’s a national Scout camp. It’s a family adventure camp. Yeah, it’s all of the above, and it’s ready to roll in 2021. Matt Reineck, the Summit’s director of outdoor adventures, recently sat down with the hosts of…

This story was originally published in the March-April 2018 issue of Scouting magazine. The sky is clear and the air is still as you set out for an all-day hike with your Scouts. They check their map and adjust their pack straps, and you’re on your way. A few miles down the trail, you notice…

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Philmont is back! It’s been an up-and-down few years for one of Scouting’s signature locations. In 2018, a wildfire disrupted the summer season. The 2019 season, however, was awesome. Then came 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced more cancellations. And now, as Philmont Scout Ranch prepares for summer 2021, we’re happy to report that officials…

The Sustainability merit badge is a sprawling project to take on, covering everything from energy and food waste to climate change and housing. To learn how counselors can make sense of the badge, Scouting talked with Spencer Cox from Florence, Ky. Now a graduate student at Xavier University, Cox holds a degree in sustainability and has…

Summer of Service Join the biggest service project in BSA history by simply doing what Scouts do: helping other people at all times. Read about the Summer of Service in the May Scout Life and encourage your Scouts to serve their communities and environment. Don’t forget to share your service project stories at scouting.org/summerofservice. BSA…

This story original appeared in the September-October 2017 issue of Scouting magazine. A trail sign, a footbridge, a favorite campsite — points on a pathway remind us where we have been and help us figure out where to go next. The Boy Scouts of America has historic landmarks, too. Here are 10 important events along the Scouting trail…

Here’s what you’ll find inside the May 2021 issue of Scout Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online. Please visit scoutlife.org/subscribe to subscribe to the print or digital editions of Scout Life magazine. MAY 2021 FEATURES WELCOME TO THE SUMMER OF SERVICE The biggest service project in…