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Scouts and Scouters discover their inner strength on a bike ride across the country

On a cross-country journey, the group of Scouts and adults crossed four time zones and 15 states, making memories with each revolution of their pedals.

A path to earning the Hiking merit badge in a big city

Former Scoutmaster Mike DiTrani has completed five Philmont treks and frequently hikes in the Adirondacks, but some of his favorite hiking happens much closer to his Staten Island home.

Scouts have been an essential part of this half-century of service

Thousands gather each spring in Jackson, Wyo., for the weekend-long celebration and its premier event: the Scout Elk Antler Auction.

Scouting helps these families make the most of their time together

From New York’s steel towers to the bayous of Louisiana, these five Scouting families make their world a better place.

From the Chief: An Invitation to Adventure

Every family should know it is welcome in Scouting.

Breaking the silence about youth suicide

Before a youth attempts suicide, most will reach out to a friend, but they’ll rarely let adults in on their deadly secret.

From the Commissioner: Making a Great Scouting Family

What makes a “great Scouting family”? There is no checklist, no particular set of elements — and yet they are always recognizable to other Scouters.

How should Scouts react when a peer irritates them?

Life in the Flaming Scorpion Patrol is good until the Chocolate Donut Patrol falls apart, and Sofia joins the group.

Recruit families to your pack using a blend of online and real-world means

As Pack 90 in Centralia, Mo., discovered, you can get your pack’s message out even if #ourpackisawesome never trends on Twitter.

This California Scouter shares how Scouting crosses cultural and generational divides

This Scouter got on board with the National Vietnamese Scouting Committee and helped staff two national Vietnamese Wood Badge courses.

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