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Go inside Louisiana’s popular Swamp Base

By Michael Freeman

Thanks to word of mouth and some smart marketing, reservations at Louisiana’s Swamp Base are pouring in. We visited the swamp to find the secret to success.

Scouts make two-day, 35-mile ‘Barefoot Mailman’ hike in Miami to honor history

By Scouting magazine

Scouts and Venturers make ‘Barefoot Mailman’ hike to honor history.

Learn how one troop strikes a balance between service work and fun

By Scouting magazine

Troop 99 explores the Chesapeake Bay — which includes fishing, maritime history, beach combing and more. Not to mention their rebuilding efforts to leave the Chesapeake better than they found it.

Making waves in Texas: A new base for seafaring Scouts

By Scouting magazine

How the new Sea Scout Base-Galveston changes Scouting’s course.

A how-to guide for bike touring with Scouts

By Aaron Derr

Scott Stoll, a former Scout who cycled around the world in four years, shares his tips for Scouts and Venturers when it comes to planning a bike-touring journey.

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.

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.

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

By Scouting magazine

Illustrated examples of how to safely wear a helmet.

Venturers explore the coastline of Catalina Island with ocean kayaks

By Scouting magazine

Grab a paddle and join this California crew as they explore the shores of Catalina Island with ocean kayaks.

Former astronaut shares how to get Scouts hooked on STEM subjects

By Scouting magazine

Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. shares why Scouters must get boys interested in science, technology, engineering, and math topics and how the BSA’s new STEM-NOVA Award program can help.