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Building a campfire requires know-how and good judgment

By Robert Birkby

Learn how and when to build a fire — and when not to build one.

App Feed - Archives

Keep Your Head In The Clouds

By Robert Birkby

They’re not just for daydreaming: Clouds can provide signs for future conditions.

App Feed - Scouts BSA

Try these tips for teaching Scouts the importance of knowing their knots

By Robert Birkby

Help Scouts make knot-tying automatic so they can use them with confidence for years to come.

Ground Rules

Teach your Scouts how to build a monkey bridge

By Michael Freeman

Learn how to construct this classic Scout pioneering project.

Ground Rules

The colorful history of fighting off pesky pests

By Michael Freeman

Campers have been shooing away mosquitoes, black flies and no-see-ums for a long time.

Cub Scout Activities

Ready for takeoff with kites

By Robert Birkby

Craft a kite perfect for a Cub Scout activity or a patrol’s afternoon of fun.

Backpacking & Hiking

Pack light, pack right on your next backpacking trip

By Michael Freeman

Scouts have been reducing pack weight for decades. Here are some backpacking tips to try without going overboard.

Backpacking & Hiking

On your feet: How to prevent, treat blisters

By Michael Freeman

Blisters can quickly turn an outdoor odyssey into a pity party. Follow these tips to keep your feet happy and healthy.

Backpacking & Hiking

From switchbacks to backslopes, here’s how to read a trail

By Michael Freeman

Next time you go on a hike, try using the trail to share something new with your Scouts.

Ground Rules

Help youth find their way without GPS devices

By Michael Freeman

Mysterious and elusive, the Magnetic North Pole has helped adventurers stay on the straight and narrow since the days before even Baden-Powell.

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