Camping Archives - Scouting magazine

By Robert Birkby

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

By Robert Birkby

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

By Scouting magazine

The leaders of Troop 65 knew when to step in — and when to step back — while planning their Yosemite adventure.

By Scouting magazine

How an Eagle Scout helped turn an abandoned government facility in North Carolina into a paradise for learning about science.

By Scouting magazine

The challenging trek included three days of hiking, two days of canoeing and two days of cycling.

By Michael Freeman

No matches? No lighter? No problem.

By Michael Freeman

Leaders for one Colorado troop share how they keep an annual campout fresh and engaging — sometimes with the help of a TV star.

By Michael Freeman

Chart your own expedition along the Upper Missouri Wild and Scenic River in Montana.

By Michael Freeman

One of your first priorities in a survival situation should be to hydrate.

By Michael Freeman

Raft down the rip-roaring Arkansas River, bike along hilly and rugged terrain, and trek mountain peaks above 14,000 feet in elevation.