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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.

Find the best backpack for any situation

By Michael Freeman

You might be prepared for your next outing, but is your backpack? Here are three factors to consider when looking for your next pack as well as some great packs on the market.

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.

Communication merit badge imparts an essential life skill

By Michael Freeman

Communication is one of the merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank. But counselor Paul McDonald of Overland Park, Kan., thinks it’s even more important than that.

A New Hope: Hosting a Scouting event can bring a unit together

By Michael Freeman

Camp. Or camp not. There is no try. A Pennsylvania troop hosted a Star Wars-themed camporee where Scouts used their skills to lift X-wings and make out-of-this-world snacks.

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.

Camp meals fit for a nutritionist

By Michael Freeman

Healthy food doesn’t have to stay home when you hit the trail.

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.