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Campouts, cooking, backpacking and Leave No Trace. The outdoors is where Scouting happens, and these posts are full of gear lists, Dutch oven recipes and lessons learned on the trail.
540 posts · 2006–2020
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This email about one Webelos crossover to a troop needs little introduction or explanation, but one part bears repeating; Meetings don't cut it, selling the parents on how great a troop is doesn't cut it, your "reputation" of being a strong troop doesn't cut it.
A wall cloud like this is never good news. (The storm that followed caused tornadoes, thankfully a good distance from where we hunkered down!) Scouting disasters in the wild loom when things start to get sketchy, the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, you get that feeling that something is not quite…
If you want to serve a memorable campfire meal I can't imagine a much more flavorful or impressive dish than this paella. Dave Herzog (the chef who developed this recipe) is a real dutch oven impresario – you can get his recipe collections through the Cook'n recipe organizer , this requires purchasing the Cook'n software - something you…
Backpacker Magazine's Complete Guide to Outdoor Gear Maintenance and Repair is your ticket to becoming a camping gear repair guru. Author Kirstin Hostetter's well illustrated, carefully explained directions return your investment with the first piece of damaged gear you save.
The Webelos II recently took their last outing/hike of their Cubscout career. It was to make sure that everyone got the requirement of taking a Day Hike. Which, really was part of the Outdoorsman Pin. Most of the Scouts did a Hike at Summer camp. This hike completed #9 of the Outdoorsman Activity Pin.
Forestry Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts The Boy Scout Planning Guide suggests a A prominent government official once said that we couldn't afford to gain the vastness of space and lose the earth in the process. The implications of this statement point to the ever-increasing importance of preserving the earth's natural resources in the…
Whoever said "less is more" apparently hasn't watched Episode 2 of Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? Tonight's episode of the new National Geographic Channel show was, to me, superior to Episode 1 because it gave us more of what we Scouters and Scouts love about the Boy Scouts of America.
BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 3 – Outdoorsman BSA provides Webelos den meeting ideas for Cub Scout den leaders on the Scouting.org website. The second in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers the Webelos learn about camping and outdoor skills while working on the Outdoorsman activity badge..
Physical Fitness Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts The Boy Scout Planning Guide suggests a Physical Fitness Troop Program Feature for March 2013. This program feature offers the opportunity to introduce concepts of exercise diet, and healthy habits in a troop setting.
After their Blue Gold banquets and cross-over ceremonies, many Webelos will be joining troops over the next month. A new adventure for young boys full of excitement and apprehension about camping without parents, cooking their own food, and hanging out with older guys.
Yeah.. so I like to talk about gear… it's what I do… Hi, my name is Jerry… and I am a gear junky.. Hiiiiii Jerrrrryyy Hey folks, ever since I was a young Scout I was told to take care of your gear and it will take care of you..
After our last camp out we noticed that many of our younger Scouts seem to have been over looked when it comes to their gear and gear selections to include packing that gear. Now, let me explain here because if you have spent about a day browsing this blog and you know our Troop, gear…
If your council offers a University of Scouting adult leader training event, you should go! Seriously… don't hesitate, just get yourself registered. Similar to a Little Philmont event, I think it is well worth the time. I look forward to UoS every year as an opportunity to hear from others about their experiences, ask questions…
This has been discussed before, but I received an email the other day from a Scouter in our area. This Scouter does not know me very well, nor does this Scouter know how our Troop runs, but none the less, this Scouter sent a nice email suggesting that we do not encourage the merit badge…
One of the best parts of heading to the beach here in Oregon is walking through the ‘Mom and Pop' shops. Little art galleries, home-made crafts and unique items flavored for the coast. It doesnt matter if it's the beach or the mountain, Central Oregon, or the little town I live in, you are sure…
