Outdoors

Survival hacks that might save a life

The worst packing fails, as told by real Scout parents and leaders

6 fears Scouts might have before their first campout (and how to help)

Can AI help you create the best packing list ever? We found out.

Four winter treks to inspire your next cold weather adventure

Get Bissett lore and more in this new book

Register Soon for Your High Adventure Experience

This New Hampshire council camp has gone to the cows

Why the Multisport merit badge was the perfect outdoors activity for these Scouts

Here’s one big reason to make your 2026 high-adventure base reservation now

Find adventures close to home like this Indiana troop did

What you need to know about Cub Scout winter camping

How cold is too cold for Cub Scout winter camping?

Scouter creates fun game to help Scouts remember their knots

Scouters, troop restore favorite campsite at Pennsylvania council camp

Five things to think about when asking Scouts to camp in the cold

Six steps to planning a successful campout for Venturers, Sea Scouts and Scouts BSA members

What’s the most “indulgent” piece of camping gear you’ve ever purchased?

Hammock camping, the BSA way

What do you put in your Scout’s summer camp care package?

How Scouts with disabilities can have the best summer ever (and how you can help make it happen)

How to help Scouts who have anxiety about attending summer camp

Yum! Here’s our favorite holiday-themed Dutch oven recipes

The 10 essentials — a 21st century update

Being prepared for Cold-Weather Camping

Gear-planning tips from an ultralight backpacking expert

Teach your Scouts how to enhance their cooking skills using a Dutch oven

How to help inexperienced Scouts with a fear of camping

The two questions that must be asked before you start a campfire

The advantages of hammock camping