Hike California’s Lost Coast

Test your mettle on a long winter hike in the King Range National Conservation Area.

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Trail Tips: The Route Stuff

Grab your paddle and head for the St. Regis Canoe Area in Adirondack Park, N.Y.

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Ground Rules: Bedding Down Without the ‘Ow’

Get a good night’s sleep outdoors by staying dry, comfortable, and on the level.

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St. John the Divine

New Jersey Scouts fly to a Caribbean paradise to camp, hike, and snorkel near the most beautiful beaches this side of heaven.

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Thorns and Roses and a Bud

No snowshoes? No problem. When snowdrifts blocked Troop 135′s mountain climbing in Adirondack Park, it improvised — taking its high-adventure trek to the Catskills.

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BSA Announces 2009 Leave No Trace Master Educator Courses

Ethical principles guide a Boy Scout’s behavior in every area of his life. They also influence his behavior outdoors, whether he’s hiking in Wyoming’s Grand Tetons National Park, taking a weekend camping trip to his local council’s campground, or just enjoying a backyard barbecue some evening with his family.

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