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Where Can I Find a Healthy Energy Bar?
Q: I’m having trouble finding a healthy energy bar that doesn’t have too much sugar and is filling. Do you have any suggestions? — Carson, Austin, Texas A: You’re right; many popular energy bars are sugary or unsatisfying. Find some better options by shopping keto. Bars catered to a ketogenic diet (very low carbs, high…
Read MoreSiblings support each other along the trail to Eagle
Betsy Chapeau, Halen DeMattei, Dolan O’Neal and Charlie Chapeau take a break from working on Halen’s Eagle Scout project. Halen DeMattei and Betsy Chapeau watched their brothers Jet and Charlie join Cub Scouts in first grade and advance through Scouting’s ranks, while they tagged along for the adventures. “I did everything that Charlie did and…
Read MoreTrio of Eagle Scouts among finalists in prestigious high school STEM competition
From left: Eagle Scouts James Licato of Virginia, Jason Zhang of Kentucky and Michael Pavelchek of New York. One designed an innovative filter that removes harmful micropollutants from water. Another used his own struggle with allergies to research long-term treatments for allergic diseases. A third discovered a process for creating pharmaceuticals without the need for…
Read MoreScouting on the high seas: Three sisters complete their Eagle Scout voyage together
The Vannini sisters (from left): Heidi, Sally and Lucy. (All photos courtesy of the Vannini family) It sounds like something you’d read on the inside flap of an adventure novel. A family of five takes a 25-day sailing journey across the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, they conquer challenges, acquire invaluable life skills and strengthen…
Read MoreHow to Stop a Tent From Leaking
Q: Every time it rains, the inside of my tent gets wet. And, yes, I have a rain fly and a ground cover. The water still seeps through and gets my pillow and my sleeping bag wet. Any tips? — William, Edwards, California A: First, check for any leaks. If you find one along a…
Read MoreMeet the second Eagle Scout who walked on the moon! Join a live Q&A with astronaut Charlie Duke March 18
If someone asked you to name an Eagle Scout who walked on the moon, your go-to response might be Neil Armstrong. But did you know the youngest person to step foot on the moon, Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke, is also an Eagle? Even cooler? The National Capital Area Council is providing a chance for…
Read MoreThe Heart of a Champion
Story by Evan Heller, Buckeye Council It would have been like watching a scene from a movie—if I’d had time to think about it. With 10 seconds left in a hard-fought basketball game, my team of underdogs was tied with the tournament’s top seed. Nobody expected us to hang with them this close, yet now…
Read MoreGreenshirt greatness: Meet your 2021 recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award
The nine recipients of the 2021 National Venturing Leadership Award. They come from all over the country — from Southern California to central Maine. Their tenure in the Venturing program ranges from years to decades. And while some worked tirelessly behind the scenes, others made their mark in the spotlight. For all their differences — all…
Read MoreHer Eagle Scout project helped firefighters stay safe
Linda Mentz and her Eagle Scout project. Photos are courtesy of Linda Mentz. After battling a blaze, firefighters are often wet and dirty. And for some, they are wet and dirty going to put out a fire. Firefighters with Station 1 in Gainesville, Fla., had this problem. Not only was their turnout gear (pants, jackets,…
Read MoreAt Georgia Tech, proof that the joys of Scouting don’t have to end at 18
Kaushal Gokare (second from right) and other Georgia Tech students visited Fort Yargo State Park in October 2020. We’ve proven that Scouting can help you get into college and shared how to include Scouting experience on a college application. But the benefits don’t end once a Scout gets that “You’re in!” text message. Scouting experience…
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