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Eagle Scout owns Guinness World Record for longest chain of carabiners
One carabiner can help you carry a water bottle, organize your keys or climb a mountain. But 1,856 carabiners? That’ll help you get a Guinness World Record. Charles Boone, an Eagle Scout from Dormont, Pa., was honored by Guinness World Records for creating the longest chain of carabiners ever. The certifier of superlatives says the record-setting…
Read MoreHow to Buy a Great Backpack
Backpacking expands your world, opening up vast backcountry areas for exploration beyond the reach of day hiking. But you’ll have to carry your portable home on your back. Besides boots, no piece of gear will affect how much you enjoy this activity like your backpack. Follow the Gear Guy’s advice to make sure you get…
Read MoreVolunteers wanted for the Northern Star Scouting – 2019 Winter Carnival – Jan 24 – Feb 3, 2019
Calling all Pack, Troops and Crews!!! Northern Star Scouting is doing some events in the Winter Carnival this year! Sign up to help volunteer in link is below!! Multiple events Parades, S’Mores, Archery etc! Let’s showcase BSA! There are many different opportunities – you can find the description of each shift on the registration website.…
Read MoreYou can now shop a selection of BSA-licensed products on Amazon
Repping the BSA is now just a tap or click away. The Boy Scouts of America has opened a new Amazon store that makes buying officially licensed products easier than ever. The collection includes more than two dozen unique items, including officially licensed T-shirts, pocketknives and those PopSocket things everyone has on the back of…
Read MoreWhat questions should you ask when selecting a Scout troop?
Eric Dorre’s family has a bit of a problem, but it’s a good problem to have. They’re moving to Mercer Island, Wash., and they want to find the right troop for their son Magnus. “We are spoiled for choice, with three troops within a few minutes of our new home,” Eric Dorre writes. “The curse…
Read MorePinewood Derby Rules 2019
The Pinewood Derby Rules for 2019 should be used by anyone who participates in the Lake Minnetonka District Pinewood Derby Finals or in the Council Pinewood Derby Finals. New this year! The District Pinewood Derby Finals will take place on March 16, 2019. At a location yet to be announced. Packs are encouraged to send…
Read MoreNext big thing in Pinewood Derby racing: black lights and glow-in-the-dark cars
Make your next Pinewood Derby race really shine by adding glow-in-the-dark accessories and iridescent paint to your Cub Scouts’ racers. Want to turn up the excitement even more? Turn off the lights and shine a black light or two onto your track. This season, the BSA’s Scout shop has introduced a new line of decals…
Read More3 Fun Wintertime Projects When It’s Cold Outside
SAFETY FIRST: Ask an adult to help with tools you haven’t used before. When Old Man Winter bares his cold, sharp icicle fangs, don’t turn into an indoor flake. Bite back! Here are three cold-weather projects to sink your teeth into during winter and walk away with a few cool souvenirs. MAKE A SNOWFLAKE FOSSIL…
Read MoreExperience Everything Scouting Has to Offer – Video
The Boy Scouts of America delivers values-driven programs to build character and leadership skills in youth. See all we do to get young people Prepared. For Life.
Read MoreDon’t Freeze! Here’s How to Take Cooler Cold-Weather Photos
It’s cold outside. So what? There’s pictures to be had out there. And fun. And adventure. And, it’s cold outside. Okay, there are some things to improve the pictures, fun and adventure side of the equation. No, there is no math. Well … maybe a little. DRESS IN LAYERS AND KEEP WELL-HYDRATED First rule of…
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