Barefoot in shoes?Q. I’ve heard some people talking about barefoot shoes lately. What are those? And what are they used for?Scout Life·October 18, 2010
Stuff We Like: Kodak PlaySportIf you like capturing your outdoor adventures, this waterproof pocket high-definition camcorder might just be what you need. The Kodak Playsport is about the size and shape of a cell phone but it shoots great quality HD video and 5 megapixel JPEG photographs.Scout Life·October 18, 2010
Meet the winners of the nationwide geocaching pinewood derbyGeocaching is the perfect mix of outdoors fun and high-tech gadgets. That explains why it's such a hit with today's Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers. Take the participants of the Race to 2010, forScouting Magazine·October 18, 2010
Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Oct. 15, 2010)Last week's Name That Council featured a patch with an orange border and lots of water. This week, it's more of the same. If you know the location embroidered above, the patch could be yours. HereScouting Magazine·October 15, 2010
Ten ways that baseball is like ScoutingWith the next round of the Major League Baseball playoffs set to begin tomorrow, we thought it would be fun to think about some ways that baseball and the Boy Scouts of America are alike.Scouting Magazine·October 14, 2010
Name That Council: Oct. 8, 2010 solutionThe concept is simple. We use Photoshop to remove all text from a council shoulder patch, and then your job is to identify the missing council name. That's where it gets tricky. Some council shoulderScouting Magazine·October 12, 2010
Design of Geocaching merit badge pamphlet releasedYou’ve got the requirements. Now, check out the design of the Geocaching merit badge pamphlet and circular badge, released today by the Boy Scouts of America. For Boy Scouts who are geocaching enthusiasts, a merit badgeScouting Magazine·October 11, 2010
September-October 2010 Where Am I? winner announcedWith readers like you, who needs a map? We presented you with the mystery location seen at left in the September-October 2010 edition of Where Am I? We also gave a few clues, such as telling youScouting Magazine·October 11, 2010
Alternatives to woolQ. Dear Gear Guy. My Scout leader says that when hiking in the winter you should always wear wool because it keeps you warm even when wet. But I am allergic to wool. Any ideas?Scout Life·October 11, 2010
Stores We Like: Axl’s ClosetWhen it comes to buying cool clothes for school, shopping online is one of the best ways to save your parents some cash. And one of the best new sites we’ve found is axlscloset.com.Scout Life·October 11, 2010
Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Oct. 8, 2010)Name That Council is back by popular demand. This week, we take you down the river a spell. Tell us which council wears the shoulder patch seen above, and you could win a prize. OneScouting Magazine·October 8, 2010
Dallas-based Circle Ten Council announces $25 million giftDallas-based Circle Ten Council announced yesterday that it received a $25 million gift from The Rees-Jones Foundation. The donation, one of the largest an individual council has ever received, will be used to help fundScouting Magazine·October 5, 2010
Eagle Scout and injured war veteran reaches new heightsAaron “Ike” Isaacson, an Eagle Scout, is one of 11 injured soldiers taking part in Soldiers to the Summit, an expedition to climb Lobuche East, a 20,075 foot peak at the foot of Everest. IsaacsonScouting Magazine·October 4, 2010
Rust-proof knifeQ. When I was packing for summer camp, I had a hard time choosing the pocketknife to take. Almost all my knifes have wooden handles, and if they get wet, they rot and the blades rust. And the knife I took did rust. Can you tell me of a good rust-proof knife?Scout Life·October 4, 2010
Hail to the Victorino!The rank of Eagle Scout isn’t the only pinnacle Shane Victorino has reached. The speedy Philadelphia Phillies center fielder has been to the World Series the past two Octobers (winning a title in 2008), played for the USA in the second-ever World Baseball Classic in 2009, has won two consecutive Gold Gloves and led the majors in triples last year with 13. Whew!Scout Life·October 1, 2010
One week left to enter to win a $100 BSA Supply Group gift cardPicture yourself in the location seen at left. Then ask yourself: "Where Am I?" If you know the answer, you could be the lucky winner of a $100 BSA Supply Group gift card, good atScouting Magazine·October 1, 2010
Recap: Boy Scouts of America on “Jeopardy!” (the sequel)For the second time in 2010, “America’s favorite quiz show,” the half-hour of answers and questions known as “Jeopardy!”, featured a category all about the Boy Scouts of America. As you may remember, the programScouting Magazine·September 30, 2010
Five tips for great troop leader elections“Troop elections are a microcosm of American democracy,” said Scouter J.C. Shepard on Scouting magazine’s Facebook page. He’s right, and like the election for a state governor or U.S. Senator, proper planning is needed to makeScouting Magazine·September 29, 2010
Track the progress of Philmont constructionThe busy summer season at Philmont Scout Ranch has ended. Though the high-adventure base remains open year-round to host conferences and fall and winter programs, this could be considered a slow time. That makes itScouting Magazine·September 24, 2010
Tomorrow is the first Sea Scout Recruiting Dayhttp://www.youtube.com/v/lqZGxA1dSNk?fs=1 What did you do this weekend? If you're in any Scouting program, the answer probably comes with a great story. And now is the time for members of Sea Scouts, BSA to share theirScouting Magazine·September 24, 2010