5 Minute blogs with tips on camping, the outdoors, and Scout Advancement.
1- As a Scout and as a member of the human race and as someone who values the outdoors and nature, we strive and practice to be considerate of everyone. And to have a conservation mindset of the natural world! This is our promise in The Outdoor Code. 2- Epictetus (pronounced Epic-TEE-tus) was a Greek … Read more
1- These blogs, these Sit. Reps. are written primarily for Scouts, parents, and Scout Leaders. I also try to make the information useful to anyone that is beginning or refreshing their camping and outdoor skills. At best I consider myself an Outdoors Person. I am not a good hunter or fisherman. But I love going … Read more
1- A few thoughts about Outdoor Ethics: Plan. A well-thought-out plan will help you minimize your environmental impact. Such as – travel/hike/visit during non-peak periods… Planning involves knowing any and all special considerations such as Tour Permits, Fees, Max. Group Size, Latrine Usage, Designated Campsites… Plan for bad weather, environmental and man-made hazards, and possible … Read more
1- Where to camp? The basic answer, that Scouts follow, is where you make the least impact on the environment, wildlife, and fellow campers. Most State & Federal parks (and private campgrounds) have specific campsites that you MUST use. In wilderness areas these are some of my considerations when selecting an area to set up … Read more
1- Maybe it is the Winter Solstice or maybe it is just because it is cold outside. Most of the time when I think about HEAT I think about cooking or the thermostat for the house. So I want to take a few moments to look at heat energy from an in-depth point of view. … Read more