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Take a peek at Philmont as it appeared in the Scouting magazine archives, starting when the camp was still called Philturn.
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Find your crew in the Philmont photo archive (opens in a new tab)
The Philmont photo archive is now open. That means if you've participated in a Philmont program in the past quarter-century, your photo's on there.
Enter Philmont's 2016 lottery and then cross your fingers (opens in a new tab)
Philmont Scout Ranch's lottery for seven- and 12-day treks in summer 2016 will be open from Oct. 29 to Nov. 19, 2014.
A look back at Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases (opens in a new tab)
Take a peek at Northern Tier as it appeared in the Scouting magazine archives, starting in the '40s.
Eagle Scout wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry (opens in a new tab)
William E. Moerner, an Eagle Scout, was one of three individuals who jointly received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Oct. 8, 2014.
Northern Tier signup now open for 2015 (opens in a new tab)
Northern Tier, the premier canoeing program of the BSA, has three bases and offers treks across 6 million acres of canoe-country wilderness.
What's rank privilege, and why doesn't the BSA endorse it? (opens in a new tab)
Rank privilege, the practice of older Scouts eating first or getting the best sleeping spots, isn't endorsed by the Boy Scouts of America.
Ingenious Scout dishwashing rack made from hiking poles (opens in a new tab)
This Scout dishwashing rack made out of hiking poles is brilliant and keeps your dishwashing tubs off picnic tables and the ground.
Download Paddle Ready, a free app just for paddlers (opens in a new tab)
Paddle Ready, a new app from the American Canoe Association, helps Scouters take responsibility for their safety on the water. The free app is out now.
Behind the scenes of a Scouting magazine cover (opens in a new tab)
Take a look at the five-step process behind Scouting magazine's eye-catching cover for our September-October 2014 issue.
Cub Scout forgives thief who stole his popcorn money (opens in a new tab)
An Everett, Mass., Cub Scout says he forgives the heroin addict who stole $261 from a box storing popcorn proceeds.
Bill of Rights Institute Boy Scout essay contest (opens in a new tab)
In the Bill of Rights Institute's Boy Scout essay contest, Scouts write an essay for a chance to win $1,000 (and $500 for their troop).
Voice of the Scout Fall 2014 (opens in a new tab)
On Oct. 7, Scouting members and parents will receive a link to the biannual Voice of the Scout survey. The results yield insight into Scouting trends.
NESA's Eagle Scout scholarship window opens (opens in a new tab)
The window for 2015 National Eagle Scout Association scholarships opens today. You have three months to submit your application; the deadline is Dec. 31, 2014.
About the 'belief in God' requirement in Scouting (opens in a new tab)
The BSA asks its members to affirm a belief in God. That doesn't mean the Boy Scouts of America tells its members which religion to practice.
One pair of Scout pants worn by four generations of Eagles (opens in a new tab)
The Vernon family Eagle Scouts share more than a rank in common: each family member dons a special pair of pants at his Eagle ceremony.
Learn to tell your pack's story in the October 2014 CubCast (opens in a new tab)
The October 2014 CubCast is all about storytelling, and the way parents and adult volunteers can harness the power of their photos and videos to help recruit new boys.
Choose the next Scouting magazine cover (opens in a new tab)
We liked both options for the January-February 2015 issue of Scouting magazine so much that we couldn't decide which one to use. So it's your call.
'Do You Want to Buy Some Popcorn?' (opens in a new tab)
Two brothers, one a Cub Scout and the other a Star Scout, made a "Frozen"-inspired parody called "Do You Want to Buy Some Popcorn?"
Signs your child is being bullied (or is the bully himself) (opens in a new tab)
For Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, read nine signs your child is being bullied — and eight signs your child is the bully.
Some kid! Life Scout uses goats to help clear poison ivy (opens in a new tab)
Gavin Burseth, 16, from Illinois, is using goats to help clear poison ivy from campgrounds. It's the final project in his quest for the Hornaday Award.
Venturing updates get explained in October 2014 ScoutCast (opens in a new tab)
The latest ScoutCast is all about Venturing and the updates being made to the BSA's program for older youth. Listen to learn what's changing and what isn't.
2015-16 Cub Scout requirements finalized (opens in a new tab)
The revised and final version of the 2015-16 Cub Scout requirements are now available.
GoPro's $130 camera seems perfect for Scouting adventures (opens in a new tab)
GoPro announced an entry-level model of its popular HERO camera that costs just $130. That makes it perfect for Scouting adventures.
Seattle Venturing crew attempts to climb Mount McKinley (opens in a new tab)
In June, four youth and three adults from Seattle Venturing Crew 310 attempted to climb Mount McKinley, the highest peak in North America.
NAYLE is the BSA's top training course for youth (opens in a new tab)
Beginning in 2015, NAYLE, National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience, will be offered at all four Boy Scouts of America national high-adventure bases.
BSA asks Scout units to stop using 'Fun With a Purpose' (opens in a new tab)
The BSA is asking units to stop using the trademarked phrase "Fun With a Purpose" and remove it from promotional materials and unit websites.
Virtual reality zip line helps council recruit more Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Virtual reality zip line helps Chicago-area council recruit more Scouts at suburban Woodfield Mall.
Why every Scout units needs a STEM Coordinator (opens in a new tab)
The Unit STEM Coordinator, an adult position, is the point of contact for all Scouts in the unit and helps promote and deliver STEM programs to Scouts.
The coolest council shoulder patches money can't buy (opens in a new tab)
The team at Boys' Life decided the fictitious councils in "Monster Jamboree," an original piece of fiction, had names too fun to ignore.
Did you know there are two editions of Boys' Life? (opens in a new tab)
There are two editions of Boys' Life each month — Cub Scout and Boy Scout — meaning Scouts automatically get content tailored to them.
Sending #X before you drive could save a life (opens in a new tab)
Scouts and Scouters love great conversations, but those should be paused when behind the wheel. Use #X to put your handheld life on hold until you reach your destination.
Relive past World Scout Jamborees with Scouting covers (opens in a new tab)
View cover images from the Scouting magazine archives to get inspired for the upcoming 2015 World Scout Jamboree July 28 to Aug. 8 in Kirara-hama, Japan.
'What Does the Fox Say?' duo back with trucker's hitch song (opens in a new tab)
They've told us what the fox says, and now the Norwegian duo Ylvis is back with a video Scouts should enjoy. It's about the trucker's hitch, a useful knot.
A camping packing list for Scout trips (opens in a new tab)
You'll realize you forgot that essential piece of gear at the worst possible time. Prevent camping frustrations with a comprehensive camping packing list.
Scouts, Scouters help open San Francisco 49ers stadium (opens in a new tab)
On Sept. 14, 180 Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers and adult leaders helped open Levi's Stadium, the San Francisco 49ers' new home in Santa Clara, Calif.
Why We Do This: One Scoutmaster's thoughts (opens in a new tab)
When it's all said and done, it's not about me or the other adult leaders in camp. It's about the Scouts, and I'm proud to be their Scoutmaster."
Are there restrictions on ax sizes in Scouting? (opens in a new tab)
Splitting firewood, clearing fallen trees, completing service projects — Scouts use axes in a variety of ways. But are there restrictions on ax size?
You can teach a Scout to fish — with proper training (opens in a new tab)
At Certified Angling Instructor Training, attendees learn to run fishing programs at summer camp and instruct the Fishing and Fly-Fishing merit badges.
Esquire magazine: 'Are There Still Boy Scouts?' (opens in a new tab)
Esquire magazine profiles the Boy Scouts of America's National President, Robert M. Gates, in its October 2014 issue, on newsstands now.
Enter the NFL Play 60 Super Kid contest (opens in a new tab)
Show the NFL why your child is the next NFL Play 60 Super Kid, and your family could win a trip to Super Bowl XLIX.
Vogue article proves the words 'Eagle Scout' speak volumes (opens in a new tab)
The author tells a story about her perilous quest to find love in her late 50s. Then she meets the perfect guy, and, yep, he's an Eagle Scout.
Have your say in the new Venturing uniforms (opens in a new tab)
It's time to update the Venturing uniform, and the BSA's older-youth program wants your help. Answer these six questions to get started.
How Boys' Life and Scouting magazines get story ideas (opens in a new tab)
We get most of the story ideas for the Scout outings featured in Boys' Life and Scouting from Scouts and Scouters like you.
2014 Jamboree-on-the-Air and Jamboree-on-the-Internet (opens in a new tab)
The 57th Jamboree-on-the-Air and the 18th Jamboree-on-the-Internet will be held on Oct. 18 and 19, 2014.
Four options for retiring worn-out American flags (opens in a new tab)
Burn them, recycle them, donate them — Scouts and Scouters have a number of options for retiring worn-out American flags.
A beginner's guide to the patrol method (opens in a new tab)
The patrol method isn't one way to run a troop. It's the only way. But how does it work? Find out in the September 2014 ScoutCast.
Is there a time limit for completing a merit badge? (opens in a new tab)
The simple answer: There is no time limit for completing a merit badge except for the Scout's 18th birthday.
Remembering Joan Rivers, a friend of Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Though her comedy was rarely Scout-appropriate, Joan Rivers, who died today at age 81, was a friend of Scouting.
What goes into a basic emergency preparedness kit? (opens in a new tab)
Health and Safety guru Richard Bourlon discusses the basic emergency preparedness kit and more readiness tips in the September 2014 edition of CubCast.