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You Can Do This Total-Body Workout Anywhere

By Jeff Cstari

Stuck at home? You can stay fit if you’re motivated.

Great Gear: Picking the Right Pack

By Michael Lanza

Backpacking packs come in many sizes and styles. Find one that has the space you need, the features you want and the fit and comfort you deserve.

Scouting FAQ: Distinguished Conservation Awards

By Mark Ray

In October 2020, the BSA retired the William T. Hornaday awards for older Scouts and adults. Replacing them is the BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Awards program.

How to Construct a Stronger Child

By Mark Ray

Are you a tiger mom or a helicopter dad? If so, you might need a new parenting philosophy.

Let’s Go Racing! Cub Scouts Show Off Their Creative Cars

By Michael Freeman

We asked Scouters to share photos of their Cub Scouts’ past racers; some were built for speed, others for fun. Hopefully they’ll serve as inspiration for your Cub Scout’s car this year.

Know Your Vintage Scouting Regalia and Gear? Try Our Quiz.

By Robert Birkby

Test your knowledge of Scout gear, uniforms, patches and more. Have fun with a quick trip into the BSA’s past.

Leave No Trace … or Not: What to Do When Rules Conflict

By Mark Ray

How can you leave no trace when you’re collecting shells for the Nature merit badge and examining the stomach contents of fish (yuck!) for the Fish and Wildlife Management merit badge?

Eagle Scout’s Adversity Reminds Him to Keep ‘True North’ in Sight

By Jim Fulcher

Surviving a battle with cancer is certainly cause for celebration, but it might also lead to reassessing one’s life and finding purpose, especially after two bouts with the deadly disease.

Safety Quiz: Frostbite and Other Cold-Weather Hazards

By Aaron Derr

Staying warm during a cold-weather outing isn’t just a luxury. You can’t “tough out” frostbite, an injury to body tissues caused by exposure to extreme cold. The good news: It’s not that difficult to stay

Scouters in Action: He Saved Them From Their Burning Truck!

By Grant Miehm

Chet Darlington was driving home when a he saw pickup truck swerve into a ditch.