SCOUTING LINKS

Useful Links On The World Wide Web

SCOUTING SITES

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Give To BSA Support Scouting by making a financial donation to the Northlights Council
National Order of the Arrow Website of the National Order of the Arrow
Order of the Arrow--Central Region Website of the Central Region of the Order of the Arrow
Boy Scouts of America National Council, Boy Scouts of America
Learning For Life Created in 1998, this site offers information about the classroom-based
Learning for Life and the work-site based Exploring program.
Boys Life Boys Life Magazine, this site includes an archive of previous issues.
Scouting Magazine Scouting Magazine, this site provides a wealth of information about Scouting.
ScoutStuff This site if the official online reference for information about all your scouting needs.
BSA Museum Currently a promotional site. Plans are underway to provide more visitor information.
BSA Fieldbook Fieldbook Companion Site
Direct Service BSA The Direct Service of the Boy Scouts of America makes the programs of the Boy Scouts
of America available to United States citizens and their dependents in countries around the world.
BSA Legal BSA legal issues web site.


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Trail's End Popcorn Trail's End Popcorn, site of Scout fundraising popcorn.
Baloo's Bugle Online Cub Scout Roundtable
MacScouter Scouting Resource Site
U.S. Scouting Service Project Scouting Web Portal
The Pine Tree Web Scouting Resources, History, Info on Baden-Powell
Merit Badge Research Center Merit Badge Requirements and Worksheets
P.R.A.Y. Religious Awards Program, Programs of Religious Activities with Youth
ScoutMasters Scoutmasters Resources
National Venturing Website National Venturing Youth Cabinet Website
Venturing BSA Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and
women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Venturing's
purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to
become responsible and caring adults.
Venturing Notebook Great deal of information about planning super activities and other major events.
The Inquiry Net! All kinds of good information on a varity of subjects.
Good Turn For America Good Turn for America is a national call to service by the Boy Scouts of America that will help provide
adequate food and shelter and to develop good health habits in our nation.


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The National Park Service The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national
park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service
cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor
recreation throughout this country and the world.
Leave No Trace Education Site The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to the
responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors by all people, worldwide.
Nature Information Site eNature.com is the web's premier destination for information about the wild animals and plants of the United States.


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Discovery Center The Don Harrington Discovery Center is a hands-on learning center devoted to inspiring curiosity, promoting family
learning, and helping individuals discover their inner genius.
Koshare Indian Museum You will find authentic Native American and Western crafts and gifts to give, to collect, and to appreciate in the
Koshare Trading Post. In addition, to the art and artifacts, see the largest self-supported log roof in the world -- one
of the most popular features in the museum. Discover the inspiring story of how a group of boys built the Koshare program.
The story begins at the bottom of the Great Depression. The World Famous Koshare Indian Dancers are the members
of Boy Scout Troop 232 and Venturing Crew 2230 of the Rocky Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Kwahadi Kivea Indian Museum The Kwahadi Dancers are a unique youth performing group from the “Crown of Texas”, the Panhandle area of the
Texas High Plains. In addition to regularly scheduled public shows at the Kiva, the Kwahadis present their colorful
pageant of song, dance, and stories of the American Indian for tour buses groups, conventions, community events,
youth camps, church events, fundraisers, museums, and community events nationwide.
VA Kids This site is for VA Kids K-12 and Teachers.


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Buffalo Joe's Whitewater Rafting The Arkansas River offers some of the best Colorado river rafting trips.
Every year, Buffalo Joe’s books Colorado rafting reservations for
singles, couples, families and groups of all ages and takes them on guided Colorado
rafting trips! Colorado Rafting has quickly become one of coolest additions to your
western vacation.
Philmont Philmont Scout Ranch, National High Adventure Area and Training Center
Florida Sea Base Florida Sea Base, National High Adventure Area
Northern Tier Northern Tier, National High Adventure Area


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