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Come sail away on a Great Lakes Sailing Adventure

By Michael Freeman

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.

Find your bearings with (or without) a compass

By Michael Freeman

You can’t always rely on your cellphone. These tips will help you find your way.

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.

Dive into Camp Raven Knob’s thrilling activities

By Michael Freeman

The 3,200-acre Scouting destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina has thrilled Scouts for more than six decades.

No glamping allowed — Here’s what does and doesn’t count

By Michael Freeman

These days, Scouts spend the night in cabins, yurts and museums — or even on aircraft carriers. So what kind of camping counts for Boy Scout advancement?

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.

Big-time weekend: Montana Council gives Scouts a unique Snow Sports opportunity

By Michael Freeman

Big Sky Ski Weekend is a unique opportunity for youth: the chance to ski at a quality resort for a fraction of what it would cost the public.

Guide to Cool Camps

By Bryan Wendell

Scouting magazine’s Guide to Cool Camps, a selection of the most interested Boy Scout camps in the country.

How Michigan’s Cole Canoe Base cooks up fun for campers and staff

By Aaron Derr

Cole Canoe Base uses a special recipe for success — and a cooking event called Beast Feast — to keep campers and staffers coming back year after year.

STEM activities to reinvigorate your Scouts’ focus on science, technology, engineering or math

By Scouting magazine

You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to introduce these STEM activities to your Scouting unit.