Boy Scout Troop 26

04/07/2017

How To Build An Upside Down Campfire - 50 Campfires

Less smoke and burns nice.

http://50campfires.com/how-to-build-an-upside-down-campfire/

If your idea of a relaxing night by the fire involves stacking wood, and lighting it once - It's called an Upside Down Campfire - and if done correctly, requires no fire maintenance.

04/05/2017

How to properly wear BSA service stars

http://ow.ly/bRXw30ayIjs

All youth or adult leaders who have reached one year of tenure with the Boy Scouts of America are eligible to begin wearing service stars.

03/25/2017

Weather Merit Badge fun on a Saturday!

03/25/2017

Eagle Scout Tobias Ellwood praised for bravery, service after London terror attack

Hopefully never needed, but always prepared!

http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2017/03/24/tobias-ellwood-absolute-hero-in-london-terror-attack-is-an-eagle-scout/

Tobias Ellwood, the politician gaining praise for his heroism after a fatal stabbing outside the U.K. Parliament in London, is an Eagle Scout.

03/19/2017

5 Life Lessons Every Scout Learns According to This Eagle Scout - Scouting Wire

And a whole lot more!

http://scoutingwire.org/5-life-lessons-every-scout-learns-according-eagle-scout/

Though a youth’s time as a Scout typically doesn’t extend past age 18 (or 21 if you’re a Venturer), the Scouting program is something that sticks with its members far beyond their childhood years. Eagle Scout Alex C. explained this phenomena in an article he wrote for the Odyssey Online where he sha...

03/16/2017

You earned a square knot? Congrats! Here's how to wear it

Who is earning knots? We are!

http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2017/03/15/how-to-tell-if-your-scouting-square-knot-is-upside-down/

Square knots are rectangular representations of a variety of Scouting awards. Most of these awards are for adult volunteers, but some are for Scouts.

03/12/2017

How to Buy a Great Backpack

Great advice for the up coming summer season.

http://boyslife.org/outdoors/guygear/8296/backpack-buying-guide/

The Gear Guy shares his backpack-buying advice for newbies and advanced hikers alike.

03/11/2017

The gatekeepers at the Bucktail Council Pinewood Derby!

03/07/2017

Invite your family and friends to support Andrew. Hope to see all of you at Luigi's this Sunday.

03/04/2017

Who is Gonna Tell the Child?

If you haven't had the privilege of attending a Court of Honor, it is pretty uplifting.

http://www.hannahingraceland.com/2015/04/who-is-gonna-tell-child.html?m=1

A blog about living life to the fullest.

03/03/2017

Packing Checklists for Camping Trips

Good idea to keep these lists handy for the troop's upcoming canoeing, hiking and camping trips this year.

http://boyslife.org/outdoors/outdoorarticles/6976/scout-outdoor-essentials-checklist/

Need to know what to bring on your next outing? Every packing list starts with these items. They’re called “Scouting Outdoor Essentials” for a reason.

02/25/2017

10 Brilliant Camping Tips From Reddit Users - 50 Campfires

Great tips for our fun times out in nature.

http://50campfires.com/10-brilliant-camping-tips-reddit-users/

Reddit the other day about camping tips and tricks and found a lot of great advice. I put together some of the most brilliant camping tips here.

02/24/2017

We welcomed three new scouts to the troop tonight. Congratulations on earning your Arrow of Light.

02/23/2017

Timeline Photos