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Why the Multisport Merit Badge Was the Perfect Outdoor Activity for These Scouts

Rich Lankford August 18, 2025

Sponsored by Distinguished Eagle Scout Dave Alexander, the new Multisport merit badge gives Scouts the chance to experience the challenge of swimming, biking, and running. Troop 737 in Evergreen, Colorado,…

Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and Silver Buffalo recipient, dies at 97.

Rich Lankford August 11, 2025

The Eagle Scout astronaut whose leadership is credited with helping save the lives of the entire Apollo 13 crew, has passed away.

Lily Pads Bring Sense of Calm During Hospital Treatments

Rich Lankford July 29, 2025

In his Eagle Scout community service project, David Clark, a 15‑year‑old Boy Scout from Palo Alto, created 110 hand‑decorated IV lily pads for young patients at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital…

Infinite Pathways : Fourth Edition

Scouting Foundation May 6, 2025

Celebrating the boundless possibilities you create

Scouting America and Catholic Scouting Forge Renewed Partnership

Rich Lankford May 1, 2025

Scouting America and the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) today announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), solidifying their long-standing commitment to the holistic development and…

Guardians of the Wild: Sustaining Philmont’s Wilderness for Future Generations

Rich Lankford April 20, 2025

Philmont Scout Ranch is building a legacy of environmental stewardship through the Wilderness Guía Program. By connecting adventure with responsibility, the program empowers youth to become dedicated protectors of the…

Beyond the Paddle: Northern Tier Scouts’ Data Mission in the Boundary Waters

Rich Lankford April 20, 2025

Northern Tier Scouts are doing more than just exploring the Boundary Waters; they're actively engaged in its protection. Through dedicated data collection, they're providing crucial information that has a real…

From Strip Mine to Model: Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve’s Journey Toward Sustainability

Rich Lankford April 20, 2025

The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve stands as a testament to renewal, where a former strip mine has been transformed into a premier destination offering Scouts incredible high-adventure opportunities.…

Building Hope, One Coral at a Time: Sea Base Scouts Lead the Charge in Ocean Recovery

Rich Lankford April 20, 2025

Scouts at Sea Base High Adventure are at the forefront of ocean recovery. Their dedicated work in coral restoration as part of NOAA’s Mission: Iconic Reefs has achieved a remarkable…

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