Outdoor activities Archives - Scouting magazine

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

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

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

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

Learn how to construct this classic Scout pioneering project.

Ready for takeoff with kites

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

Women blazing a trail at Philmont Scout Ranch

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

Venture into the hottest place on Earth.

Safety Quiz: Back to Basics

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

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

Come sail away on a Great Lakes Sailing Adventure

Scouts and Venturers step aboard the Retriever, a 52-foot, two-masted sailboat, and set sail for a medley of memorable destinations in the Great Lakes.