Consider Recycling, not Burning, a Retired FlagThe most common way for a Boy Scout to properly dispose of an unusable U.S. flag is by burning. But if the flag is made of nylon, burning is not necessarily a good idea.Scout Life·November 19, 2010
How should Boy Scouts retire the American flag?Look at the right sleeve of any Cub Scout, Boy Scout, or Venturer, and you’ll see just how important the American Flag is to the Boy Scouts of America. So crucial, in fact, that the flagScouting Magazine·November 19, 2010
Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Nov. 19, 2010)It's Friday, so it's time for a little fun. This week's Name That Council has two major clues: The flat, wide-open terrain. The fella with the hat. We realize this isn't exactly the easiest NameScouting Magazine·November 19, 2010
California Scouts play a record-breaking game of marblesWhen there's a Guinness World Record on the line, playing a game becomes serious fun. That was surely the thought going through the minds of the 876 Scouts who broke the record for "Most PeopleScouting Magazine·November 18, 2010
Name That Council: Nov. 12, 2010 solutionOn Friday, we said that if you can name the bridge in the mystery shoulder patch, it would be easy to Name That Council. Twenty-seven of you must have recognized the Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge,Scouting Magazine·November 18, 2010
Scout’s Movie Tells Story of First-Ever Scout CampBlake Cortright, a Boy Scout from Latham, N.Y., has written, directed and produced a fascinating documentary film about what is believed to be the first-ever Boy Scout camp in America.Scout Life·November 16, 2010
Stuff We Like: Rusty Wired HoodieA hoodie with built-in headphones? No way.Scout Life·November 15, 2010
North Carolina historical marker honors Boy Scouts of America pioneerWhen you think of the people most influential to Scouting's history in the United States, names like W.D. Boyce, James West, and, of course, Lord Baden-Powell come to mind as three of the several founding fathersScouting Magazine·November 15, 2010
Block BustersYou'll need strategy and skill (and maybe a little luck) to help Pedro bust the blocks and clear the board.Scout Life·November 13, 2010
Record-Breaking Rocket LaunchSeveral thousand Texas Scouts gathered this fall to launch more than 3,000 rockets into the sky. They also launched themselves into the Guinness Book of World Records.Scout Life·November 13, 2010
Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Nov. 12, 2010)Where is that bridge? I know I've seen it before! That's the thought sure to be rushing through the minds of our Name That Council competitors this week. The arched bridge seen above is easilyScouting Magazine·November 12, 2010
Need Boy Scouts of America logos? Look no furtherUpdated in 2018 with the current link. If you’re responsible for your unit’s website or newsletter or have a Scouting-related presentation coming up soon, here’s a resource that might help. The BSA’s Marketing team hasScouting Magazine·November 11, 2010
The Best of Boys’ LifeIn 2011, Boys' Life will celebrate its 100th birthday. Between now and then, you can find some of the best writing in our history in one book.Scout Life·November 11, 2010
Name That Council: Nov. 5, 2010 solutionFriday's Name That Council patch took us to Long Beach, Calif., known to many as simply "the LBC." Just 18 of you knew the name of the mystery council, meaning the odds were good for theScouting Magazine·November 10, 2010
Write a funny caption for this photoWhat’s going on in this picture? What is this Lego Scout doing, and what is he thinking? Write your funniest caption for this photo and we’ll post it for everyone to read.Scout Life·November 10, 2010
Popular Artist Earns Distinguished EagleThe Southeast Louisiana Council will be presenting a Distinguished Eagle Scout Award to one of their local favorites: artist George Rodrigue.Scout Life·November 9, 2010
Breathable camping shoesQ. I have some old camping shoes, but they’re winter hunting shoes. I need a pair of warmer-weather shoes that can get wet and still be dry on the inside; and so my feet won't stink. Can you help me?Scout Life·November 8, 2010
Dallas troop makes history with 12 African American Eagle ScoutsTroop 914 has a lot to be proud of this month. On Saturday, 11 of its Scouts earned the Eagle Scout rank at a single ceremony. A 12th boy earned Eagle as well, but heScouting Magazine·November 8, 2010
Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Nov. 5, 2010)Ready for your next challenge in our popular Name That Council series? Here you go! Tell us the name of the council that wears the patch seen here, and you could win that very patch.Scouting Magazine·November 5, 2010