Scouting magazine

Wilderness First Aid: Ready for the Worst

By Scouting magazine

Keeping healthy and following basic safety measures help avoid tragedies on the trail, but when accidents do occur, specialized first-aid skills can make all the difference.

Outdoor Smarts: Wilderness First Aid

By Scouting magazine

Prepackaged first-aid kits take the guesswork out of what supplies you need—but you also must know how to use them.

Earn the 50-Miler Award on one of five scenic hikes

By Scouting magazine

These classic long-distance hikes wind through scenic wilderness areas that offer spectacular settings for earning the BSA’s 50-Miler Award.

Scouting Responds to a National Crisis

By Scouting magazine

In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Scout units from coast to coast and around the world went into action to help those in need.

Outdoor Smarts: How to Keep Warm in Camping's Fourth Season

By Scouting magazine

To enjoy a winter outing, you need the right gear, know-how, and a good attitude.

Parenting Solutions: Including Children in the Family Grieving Process

By Scouting magazine

When there is a death, children are often neglected mourners. But in order to adapt, adjust, and heal, children need guidance and support from significant adults.

What to do when Scouter’s young age poses problem with Scouts and Leaders

By Scouting magazine

When a 21-year-old assistant Scoutmaster said that Scouts and Scouters see him as “a kid,” readers suggested steps—including more leadership training—to help improve his standing as an adult with both groups.

Telling Scouting's Positive Story

By Scouting magazine

Winning favorable media attention for your troop or pack may not be as difficult as you think.

How to break in a new pair of hiking boots

By Scouting magazine

Proper-fitting boots and moisture-wicking socks can save hikers the misery of hot spots and blisters.

Bringing Out the Best in Your Family

By Scouting magazine

When tough situations arise, strong and healthy families can pull together as a team, drawing strength from individual character traits and smart parenting.