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Keep Your Head In The Clouds

By Robert Birkby

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

How leaders helped their Scouts plan — and replan — an epic trek

By Scouting magazine

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

How one troop makes an outdoor tradition survive and thrive

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.

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

By Michael Freeman

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.

Teach your Scouts how to build a monkey bridge

By Michael Freeman

Learn how to construct this classic Scout pioneering project.

Ready for takeoff with kites

By Robert Birkby

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

Women blazing a trail at Philmont Scout Ranch

By Michael Freeman

Meet four women who help make Philmont a Scouting paradise for all.

Experience one of the world’s most unforgiving environments at Death Valley National Park

By Michael Freeman

Venture into the hottest place on Earth.

Safety Quiz: Back to Basics

By Michael Freeman

New volunteers frequently ask the BSA these questions, so we thought we’d ask them to you.

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.