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So cool it’s scary: Stephen King references Scouting in more than half of his novels
“You were never a Boy Scout,” one character tells another as they prepare to face a villainous vampire. “I, however, always come prepared.” This line, found in Stephen King’s 1975 dark novel Salem’s Lot, is one of dozens of Scouting references in the master storyteller’s works. Of King’s 59 full-length novels to date, at least 32…
Read MoreBest Multitool That’s Both Useful and Affordable
Q: What’s the best type of multitool that’s useful and affordable? — Levi, Orcutt, California A: The best type is one that has the tools you need. Do you really need to spend $170 on a heavy-duty device equipped with a miniature saw, hammer and electrical crimper for your monthly campouts? Probably not. Shop in…
Read MoreEagle Scouts (current or future) invited to take the #EagleScoutChallenge
That’s me on the right looking way too casual with a hammer while working on my Eagle project in 1998 at the Heard Museum in McKinney, Texas. Twenty-two years ago, over a series of chilly Saturdays in December 1998, I completed my Eagle Scout service project. Wanting to find a project location that was personally meaningful,…
Read MoreFund your Scouting adventures safely with Mickman Brothers Christmas wreath fundraisers
Now is the time to start planning your unit’s fall fundraiser. One company with a longstanding tradition of helping Scouts has a way your unit can provide beautiful, festive products and manage its profits, all while doing so safely for Scouts and customers alike during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 1977, Mickman Brothers, a family-owned business…
Read MoreTake a Look at These 10 Intense Tents
Check out this photo gallery of crazy, futuristic, unusual and awesome tents. Which is your favorite? The Tunnel Tent These concept tents can be easily set up by themselves, or they can be connected together to make an entire tent community. The Solar Tent Three panels above this tent are woven with solar threads that…
Read MoreUpdate: Moving Some Churchill Recommendations Forward
As part of the ongoing process to identify how to optimize the Boy Scouts of America for success in the future, the National Executive Committee (NEC) recently asked the National Management Team to facilitate the evaluation of the 26 primary proposed recommendations that resulted from the Churchill Project. In addition to receiving survey input from…
Read MoreTeam Eagle Scouts to compete on Amazon’s ‘Eco-Challenge,’ hosted by Bear Grylls
Team Eagle Scouts, from left: Matt Moniz, Katie Hancock, Eric Lillstrom, Charley Walton and Corey Mullins When assembling a supergroup to race across rugged backcountry terrain using whatever means necessary — paddling or mountain biking, rappelling or climbing, orienteering or canyoneering — you’ll want a Scout or two on your side. Or, better yet, you’ll…
Read MorePennsylvania troop builds museum in meeting place for its Scouting memorabilia
Three years ago, Troop 25 of Emmaus, Pa., renovated its Scout room by adding a fresh coat of paint to the walls and replacing old cabinets with heavy-duty metal shelving to hold camping gear. The result gave the Scouts a cleaner, more organized space at the St. John’s United Church of Christ. One small cabinet…
Read MoreHow to Make a First-Aid Kit for Your Dog
SAFETY FIRST: Ask an adult to help with tools you haven’t used before. [embedded content] Being prepared with the right first-aid supplies could save your pup’s life in an emergency. Keep the items below in a gallon-sized resealable bag and label it “Dog First Aid” with permanent marker. Then store the kit in an easily…
Read More9 Things to Know About Wilderness Hazards
One of the best things about being in the wilderness is getting away from the rush of cities and everyday life. One of the biggest challenges of being in the wilderness is that you’re far away from the conveniences of cities and everyday life. That’s why it’s critical to Be Prepared for a variety of…
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