Happy B-Day SundownerThis year is the Vasque Sundowner’s 25th anniversary. Over the years it has become one of the most popular hiking boots on the market -- and for good reason.Scout Life·October 2, 2009
Learn from the Handbook: Weather LoreUnless you’re taking a Philmont trek in summer, when you can set your watch by the afternoon thunderstorms, it’s almost impossible to predict the weather. But don’t give up on becoming the unofficial office meteorologistScouting Magazine·October 1, 2009
How to build a bug boardThey might annoy us or amaze us, but there's no question about it: Bugs are an essential part of the natural order of things. Here's how to make your own nature museum to display them.Scout Life·October 1, 2009
Deadline is here for Scouting magazine photo contestYou say you haven’t yet put away all the gear from your troop’s weeklong backpacking, canoeing, or camping trip? No big deal. But there’s one item you simply must not wait to unpack: your camera.Scouting Magazine·September 30, 2009
What a Weekend: Utah’s 911 Emergency Cub Scout Day CampOne Saturday last month, a Utah Highway Patrol helicopter began circling overhead and then descended into a large field. About 300 people had gathered, but they weren’t onlookers craning their necks to see an overturnedScouting Magazine·September 29, 2009
Name That Council: September 25, 2009 solutionWe practically gave you the answer to Friday’s Name That Council challenge. The patch clued you in to the general geography of the place, but when we mentioned that it was a coastal council, ourScouting Magazine·September 28, 2009
Name That Council: September 25, 2009Last week’s patch didn’t have any geographical features on it. But this week we’re making things easier. Take one look at the patch and one fact becomes clear: It’s a coastal council. We’ve taken offScouting Magazine·September 25, 2009
Scouter Spotlight: Meet George KeeneSome of the best Scouters do their work out of sight. This week, though, all eyes are on Dr. George T. Keene, district commissioner for the San Tan District in the Grand Canyon Council. He’sScouting Magazine·September 24, 2009
What a Weekend: Troop 229’s Texas adventure (Part 3 of 3)Over the past two Wednesdays, we’ve taken you along as Troop 229 made an 11-day road trip from Winamac, Ind., to Texas. (If you missed it, read Part 1 and Part 2 before continuing.) Well, the troop’sScouting Magazine·September 23, 2009
Write a funny caption for this photoWhat’s going on in this picture? What is this leopard doing, and what is it thinking? Write your funniest caption for this photo and we’ll post it for everyone to read.Scout Life·September 23, 2009
Audio From Skateboarding Legend Tony Hawk’s Interview With BLBoys' Life spoke to Tony Hawk about his work spreading the skateboard gospel. Read about it in the October issue and listen to exclusive excerpts of the interview.Scout Life·September 21, 2009
Name That Council: September 18, 2009 solutionIf you had a tough time figuring out Friday’s patch, we understand. It has a great design and looks slick on a Scout uniform, but it lacks any obvious clues about the council’s location. IfScouting Magazine·September 21, 2009
Name That Council: September 18, 2009This week’s challenge features a patch that is more form than function. The strip is a true work of art that oozes Scout spirit, but it’s somewhat short on clues for Cracker Barrelites trying toScouting Magazine·September 18, 2009
Learn from the Handbook: Count on ItLet’s say you’re on the trail when you see a distant lightning strike. Or you’re at your son’s soccer game when thunder rumbles in the distance. Is it safe to continue? Knowing how far awayScouting Magazine·September 17, 2009
What a Weekend: Troop 229’s Texas adventure (Part 2 of 3)Last week we chronicled the first five days of Troop 229’s journey from Winamac, Ind., to Texas. We took you along for for some adventures of the historic, culinary, and medical variety as the troopScouting Magazine·September 16, 2009
Scouter Spotlight: Meet Elaine FrancisReady to meet another great Scouter who has given her time and effort to the program we love? This week, we’re spotlighting Elaine Francis, a committee chairperson for Pack 75 and Troop 527 in theScouting Magazine·September 15, 2009
Chow Line Frenzy!Get the hamburgers to the hungry Scouts quickly. They have been known to riot when their chow is delayed.Scout Life·September 15, 2009
Name That Council: September 11, 2009 solutionHear that? That’s the sweet sound of the ukulele, barely audible above the crashing surf outside your lanai. Imagining a scene this tranquil almost isn’t fair on a Monday morning at the office, but it’sScouting Magazine·September 14, 2009
Name That Council: September 11, 2009OK, we admit that this week’s Name That Council quiz is pretty easy. It basically amounts to this question: Which U.S. state is made up of a series of islands? They can’t all be head-scratchers.Scouting Magazine·September 11, 2009
Learn from the Handbook: Lessons LearnedThe new Boy Scout Handbook is great, but its title is somewhat misleading. It’s not just useful for boys or Scouts—anyone can find a wealth of information inside. That’s where our Learn from the HandbookScouting Magazine·September 10, 2009