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Get your Scouts reading with tips from author Michael Gurian

By Scouting magazine

Boys continue to fall behind girls in reading skills. Bestselling author Michael Gurian, who just signed on to help boost the BSA’s new Literacy Matters campaign, shares how you can help reverse the trend.

A simple and hearty Dutch oven side dish

By Scouting magazine

Killer Beans Start with a 14-inch Dutch oven. Place 14 coals on top and 20 coals below. Ingredients 1 lb. peppered bacon (regular bacon or pork shoulder trimmings work, too) 1 green bell pepper, diced

Waterproof the contents of your backpack using these expert tips

By Scouting magazine

Heading out on the trail for a couple days—or weeks? Make sure your backpack is waterproofed with these techniques for keeping your stuff dry.

Encourage mentoring between Eagle Scouts and new Scouts

By Scouting magazine

Help new Scouts start their journey on the road to Eagle by encouraging mentoring between your troop’s Eagle Scouts and newbies.

How to ground helicopter-style parenting methods—fast

By Scouting magazine

Don’t let hovering parents—including yourself—wreck havoc on your troop or crew.

How to survive a bear encounter

By Scouting magazine

What should you do if you hear a bear pawing at your tent?

Pro fisherman Tom Redington shares how to hook Scouts on fishing

By Scouting magazine

Get your Scouts hooked on fishing—especially when it comes to the science, technology, engineering, and math involved in the pastime—with tips from professional fisherman Tom Redington, father of a Tiger Scout.

Explore Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

By Scouting magazine

Map out a hike along this picturesque lakeshore with bluffs and views of one of the nation’s largest lakes.

Gear up for a stand-up paddleboarding trip

By Scouting magazine

Get started in the sport of stand-up paddleboarding with this list of essential gear for beginners.

January-February 2013: Letters to the Editor

By Scouting magazine

Humor is Subjective When I opened the cover of the current issue (January-February), I was not impressed to see two Eagle Scouts choking (in fun) another person. Though the caption explained the situation, the photo