Camping Archives - Page 7 of 16

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.

Explore Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

By Scouting magazine

Map out a hike along this picturesque lakeshore with bluffs and views of one of the nation’s largest lakes.

The Scout 10 essentials: Items every Scout needs in the outdoors

By Scouting magazine

Don’t leave home for the outdoors without these basic items. They could save your life.

Choose a good knife with tips from an experienced hand

By Scouting magazine

What’s the most important tool to take on a camping trip? If you said a good, sharp knife, you agree with the experts. Here’s some tips on how to pick the best knife for the job at hand.

Eight winter gear items to help keep you warm

By Scouting magazine

Stay warm during your next winter camping trip with one of eight great gear items.

Test your knowledge of winter camping with this quiz

By Michael Freeman

Ready to build a quinzee? Are your snowshoes begging for a jaunt outside? Before you hit the snow, test your winter-camping skills with this quiz.

Trail Guide Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Explore coastal California’s Humboldt Redwoods State Park

By Scouting magazine

Experience the wonders of an ancient world in California’s Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

Life saving steps to reverse poisonous-mushroom ingestion

By Scouting magazine

How should you respond if one of your Scouts consumes wild mushrooms? Be prepared with this guide to dealing with potentially poisonous mushrooms.

How to build winter camping shelters in the snow

By Aaron Derr

From wind breaks to quinzees, we’ve got you covered with instructions on how to make these winter-camping shelters with your Scouts.

Heat up winter camping with tips from Northern Tier’s Okpik training

By Aaron Derr

When the temperature plummets, the fun begins at Northern Tier High Adventure Base. The Okpik Cold Weather Leader Program helps teach adults how to make fourth-season camping more accessible in their hometowns.