Write a funny caption for this photoWhat’s going on in this picture? What is that eel doing, and what is it thinking? Write your funniest caption for this photo and we’ll post it for everyone to read.Scout Life·April 3, 2009
Scouting in the News: April 3, 2009With great Scouting stories from across the country, just waiting to be told, newspapers and other media outlets are catching on. Here are some recent highlights: So much for resting on his laurels. Instead ofScouting Magazine·April 3, 2009
Best lock-back pocketknifeWhat is the best lock-back pocketknife (3- to 4-inch blade) for the money?Scout Life·April 2, 2009
What a Weekend: Call for entriesThe weekend’s almost here. That means that you can start daydreaming about another great trip with your Scouting unit. If you close your eyes, your office transforms… That’s not microwave popcorn you hear down theScouting Magazine·April 2, 2009
Scouter Spotlight: Meet Rick BraggaIt doesn’t matter whether you’ve been a Scouting volunteer for five months or 50 years—your role in the lives of youth has equal importance. Still, you’ve got to be inspired by volunteers who have givenScouting Magazine·April 1, 2009
Knot of the Week: Tiger Cub Den Leader AwardThe diamond-shaped Tiger Cub award is usually the first patch a young Cub Scout receives. These first-graders search, discover, and share—hey, that’s the Tiger Cub motto—as they complete 15 fun-filled requirements for the orange andScouting Magazine·March 31, 2009
Take a trip into Scouting historyWe love to hear a great story around a crackling campfire. But we love it even more when it comes straight from the source—especially the story of the Boy Scouts of America. What you’ve readScouting Magazine·March 30, 2009
Scouting in the News: March 27, 2009There are great Scouting stories to be told across the country every day, and newspapers and other media outlets are catching on. Here are some recent highlights: Stories of heroism are nothing new for theScouting Magazine·March 27, 2009
Knot of the Week: District Award of MeritLast week, we introduced the Knot of the Week series on Cracker Barrel in an attempt to, ahem,untangle any confusion about square knots. Well, in the second edition of that series, we bring you the District AwardScouting Magazine·March 26, 2009
Stay connected with the BSAJust a few years ago, the announcements portion at a Scout meeting went something like this: “Check the bulletin board for details about the weekend camp-out, and make sure to write down April 10-12 inScouting Magazine·March 25, 2009
Scouter Spotlight: Meet Amir RupshiYour pack, troop, crew, or ship is no doubt full of outstanding volunteers that tirelessly give themselves to Scouting and receive little—if any—recognition. Well, now is your chance to change that. Click here to tellScouting Magazine·March 24, 2009
What did you expect from an Eagle Scout?New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg doesn’t need any additional publicity. The 8 million inhabitants of the largest city in the United States know his name pretty well. So when a student fainted at aScouting Magazine·March 23, 2009
Scouting in the News: March 20, 2009There are great Scouting stories to be told across the country every day, and newspapers and other media outlets are catching on. Here are some recent highlights: What Scouting honor did Jeff Gordon (above) receive for hisScouting Magazine·March 20, 2009
Knot of the Week: NESA Life Membership AwardWhen we published a story about square knots called “Know Your Knots” in our January-February 2009 issue, we received a barrage of questions from readers about how to earn specific knots. We at Scouting magazineScouting Magazine·March 19, 2009
Scouter Spotlight: Meet Becky FiskThere are more than a million great Scouting volunteers in the BSA, and just about all of them would be classified as “unsung heroes.” Here at Cracker Barrel, it's the "unsung" part of that nameScouting Magazine·March 18, 2009
What a Weekend: A Long Way From Home“What a Weekend!” If you’ve uttered that phrase after returning from another great Scouting adventure, you’re not alone. Packs, troops, crews, and ships from across the country create unforgettable memories for their members almost everyScouting Magazine·March 17, 2009
A New Place for ScoutingScouting magazine takes you inside the exciting world of the BSA with six issues per year, but, let’s face it, there’s no way we can cover it all. With millions of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, andScouting Magazine·March 16, 2009
Picking a backpacking stoveI am looking for a nice backpacking stove that doesn't use too much gas or weigh too much. What can you recommend?Scout Life·March 9, 2009
Sleeping bag that does it allI mostly do warm-weather camping, but sometimes I go on winter camp-outs. I can only afford one sleeping bag, so can you recommend one that would work for both?Scout Life·March 6, 2009
Gear checklists for your next tripNeed to know what you need to bring on your next trip? Here are gear checklists and expert tips for all kinds of outdoor adventures.Scout Life·February 26, 2009