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The history behind the pinewood derby’s success

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The first pinewood derby was held back on May 15, 1953 by Cub Scout Pack 280C of Manhattan Beach, Calif. Who would have thought that 60 years later, the derby would be rolling on with 1 to 2 million participants …

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The do’s and don’ts of wearing a helmet

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Illustrated examples of how to safely wear a helmet.

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Why you should take Youth Protection Training today

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Michael Johnson, the BSA’s Youth Protection director, talks with Scouting magazine about the ongoing effort to get all Scouting leaders and parents Youth Protection Trained.

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Tune in as an Eagle Scout expands his worldview

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Chris Bashinelli’s journey as host of Bridge the Gap has taken him to Uganda (shown in photo), Haiti, Indonesia, and beyond. His worldview—even at age 25—earned him a spot next to Dr. Jane Goodall, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Douglas at the 2011 United Nations’ International Day of Peace.

Eagle Scout Chris Bashinelli set out to show people how others live and make a living in far-off places. His television show, Bridge the Gap, documents these experiences.

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Author (and Eagle Scout) Alvin Townley visits Baden-Powell’s resting place

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Alvin Townley Visits Robert Baden-Powell

Author and Eagle Scout Alvin Townley writes of his journey to Robert Baden-Powell’s resting place in a small Kenyan town.

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Inside the museum: Post-WWII Japanese Scouting memorabilia

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Take a peek at post-WWII Japanese Scouting memorabilia that’s housed by the National Scouting Museum.

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A world of uniforms at the National Scouting Museum

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Dig into special items from the Scouting collection housed at the National Scouting Museum in Irving, Tex.

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Eagle Scout award celebrates 100th anniversary

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Learn how the National Eagle Scout Association aims to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Eagle Scout award.

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Important land-management agency contacts

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U.S. Forest Service: www.fs.fed.us National Park Service: www.nps.gov Bureau of Land Management: www.blm.gov U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service: www.fws.gov

Michigan Scouters aim to reinvigorate local Scouting

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Michigan volunteers reshape the future of Scouting in Area 2 with the revolutionary “Crossroads Recommendation.”

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