Elkins, AR Boy Scouts of America Troop 460

09/13/2026

St. Paul Pioneer Day was another huge success. These Scouts worked hard in the heat and rain to take care of the trash and help people stay cool with cold water, then they carried our Colors in the parade.

08/21/2026

At approximately 8:00 PM, last night. Tucker Milani became Troop 460’s 40th Eagle Scout. Tucker embodies everything that is expected of an Eagle Scout. During COVID, his mom asked me about him joining Scouts to get him outside. He showed up with another friend to check out what Scouts are all about. We had a campout and hike planned for that weekend, so they decided to join us. Tucker’s first ever Boy Scout hike was 13 miles on the Ozark Highlands Trail. It was rough, but he made it. More importantly, he learned something about himself. He learned he can do hard things. He was hooked. Since then, we’ve traveled many miles (on foot, afloat, and various other modes of conveyance), camped many nights, caught a few fish, and even rappelled off some towers and waterfalls.
He lives up to the Scout Oath and Law everyday. I have no doubt he will continue living by them as he graduates and enlists in the Marine Corps to continue serving his nation and community. I am honored to be his Scoutmaster and teacher.

08/16/2026

We learn all sorts of things in Scouting. Everyone of them is useful. The thing I love watching our Scouts learn the most is self-confidence. When a 12 or 13 year old boy learns he can face his fears and rappel off a 40-50’ tower or paddle his kayak down a class II or III rapid, he learns he can do anything.

Ask Me About Scouting

08/07/2026

Ask Me About Scouting! We are always recruiting new Scouts.

81% of Eagle Scouts say they'd be willing to join the military, compared to 71% of non-Scouts. Duty to country isn't just a line in the Oath.

Full report:

https://www.scouting.org/about/research/eagle-scout-2026/

📷 Scouting America/Tom Copeland

08/03/2026

Friday, we completed an epic, some would say once in a lifetime, road trip.
2 Troops
7 Adults
18 Scouts and Siblings
14 days
4 vehicles
2 chipped windshields
4,452 miles
9 campgrounds
6 National Parks/Monuments
7 State Parks/Monuments
The National Scouting Museum
Rafting the Mighty Arkansas River up stream from the Royal Gorge
Numerous miles walked/hiked
Lots of gas station stops
Countless smiles and photos
Hundreds of tortillas consumed (IYKYK)

We are already planning for next summer. I think we will stay a little closer to home.
We are always recruiting new Scouts who are looking for adventure, leadership skills, and lifelong friends.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped make this trip and everything we do possible.

05/18/2026

Yesterday, we spent the morning working on Tucker Milani’s Eagle Scout Project at St. Paul High School. Tucker is pouring two concrete slabs in front of the Family and Consumer Sciences building to help keep water from seeping into the building and provide a place for elevated flower and herb gardens. He’s also going to build a Gaga Ball Pit at the Upper Elementary. To assist with his project and to ensure everything will be ADA compliant, he reached out to Mr. Kenny Gariss. Kenny helped with the initial design, but he was working out of town this weekend, so he reached out to a fellow St. Paul Alumni, Mr. Stephen Gulledge. Stephen not only showed up with the expertise and equipment to help, he donated the rebar and wire mesh for the project. If you need any concrete work, please reach out to either of these fine gentlemen. They know what they’re doing and they give back to their community.

05/13/2026

Troop 460’s own Eagle Scout, Ty Mitchell has been hired as a full-time “Ranch Technician” at Philmont Scout Ranch! Ty told me this was going to happen when he was an 11 year old Tenderfoot Scout. He is living proof that dreams do come true, if you work hard enough and long enough. Ty is a real life Cowboy living his dreams.

05/11/2026

Our Spaghetti Dinner was a huge success. We could not do it without the incredibly generous people and businesses in our community. I am grateful for all your support as always.

04/06/2026

Come join us Thursday night to learn more about Scouting. Scouting is open to boys and girls from Kindergarten to 18 right here in Elkins.

02/22/2026

Today, we had the opportunity to hang out with our sister Troop, 25G, and a LOT of other Scouts from all over Arkansas at Nuclear One. Our Scouts learned Traffic Safety, Chemistry, Architecture, and four Scouts learned about the paperwork requirements for their Eagle Scout Projects.