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Guide To Florida Sea Base: Boy Scout High Adventure Camp – 16 Important Factors
8Aug By Adi LNo Comments
Adventure, Outdoors, The Scouting Trail, Travel

Guide To Florida Sea Base: Boy Scout High Adventure Camp – 16 Important Factors

Apart from regular meetings and campouts, each Boy Scout has an opportunity to participate in 1 of 4 exclusive high-adventure camps situated across the nation. In this article, we will be pin-pointing a marine-based camp in a Guide to Florida Sea Base. Thinking of starting scuba diving in prep for Sea Base? Check out this article for a beginner's guide! Guide to Florida Sea Base is just one of the many high-adventure camps for Boy Scouts. Here are the 4 high adventures that Boy Scouts of America offers: Florida National High Adventure Sea BasePhilmont Scout Ranch High AdventureSummit Bechtel Reserve National Scout CampNorthern Tier High Adventure In this article, we will be providing a guide to the Florida Sea Base, outlining the following topics: This article focuses on F...
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What are the Required Merit Badges for Eagle Scout?
30Jul By Adi LNo Comments
Citizenship, Merit Badges, The Arts

What are the Required Merit Badges for Eagle Scout?

Note: If you see this post, that means we’re still working on adding new content to this category. However, take the time to enjoy the information below and browse our library of articles! You need to earn 21 merit badges in order to get Eagle. Of those 21, 13 must consist of these Eagle required badges. Badges in which you can choose from multiple options are indicated with "OR". (a) First Aid (b) Citizenship in the Community (c) Citizenship in the Nation (d) Citizenship in the World (e) Communication (f) Cooking (g) Personal Fitness (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability (j) Personal Management (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling (l) Camping (m) Family Life.
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What are the Requirements for Eagle Scout?
30Jul By Adi LNo Comments
Eagle Scout, Ranks

What are the Requirements for Eagle Scout?

Note: If you see this post, that means we're still working on adding new content to this category. However, take the time to enjoy the information below and browse our library of articles! Be active in your troop for at least six months as a Life Scout.As a Life Scout, demonstrate Scout Spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God, how you have lived the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life, and how your understanding of the Scout Oath and Scout Law will guide your life in the future. List on your Eagle Scout Rank Application the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf, including parents/guardians, religious (if not affiliated with an organized religion, then the par...
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Yellowstone Day 4: Lamar Valley, Norris Geyser Basin, and More
27Jun By Adi LNo Comments
Travel

Yellowstone Day 4: Lamar Valley, Norris Geyser Basin, and More

To get detailed information about lodging, amenities, and more when planning your Yellowstone trip, click here for an overview of the park before you go. This is the fourth and final installment of the series "Yellowstone in 4 Days". To see the other days, check out these links below: Yellowstone: Day 1 (Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Upper and Lower Falls, and More)Yellowstone: Day 2 (Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, and More)Yellowstone: Day 3 (Yellowstone Lake, Hayden Valley, and West Thumb)Yellowstone: Day 4 (Lamar Valley, Norris Geyser Basin, and more) Lastly, on the final Day 4 of your trip, we will be covering the northeast quarter of Yellowstone, with springs and falls interspersed among mountainous terrain.  Today, you will see:  Norris Geyser BasinRoari...
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Yellowstone Day 3: Yellowstone Lake, Hayden Valley, and West Thumb
27Jun By Adi LNo Comments
Travel

Yellowstone Day 3: Yellowstone Lake, Hayden Valley, and West Thumb

To get detailed information about lodging, amenities, and more when planning your Yellowstone trip, click here for an overview of the park before you go. This is the third installment of the series "Yellowstone in 4 Days". To see the other days, check out these links below: Yellowstone: Day 1 (Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Upper and Lower Falls, and More)Yellowstone: Day 2 (Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, and More)Yellowstone: Day 3 (Yellowstone Lake, Hayden Valley, and West Thumb)Yellowstone: Day 4 (Lamar Valley, Norris Geyser Basin, and more) Day 3 of your Yellowstone trip takes you around the features of Yellowstone Lake and the surrounding areas.  Today, you will see: Hayden ValleyFishing Bridge (lake access)Yellowstone Lake Scenic DriveWest Thumb Geyser Basin T...
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Yellowstone Day 2: Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, and More
27Jun By Adi LNo Comments
Travel

Yellowstone Day 2: Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, and More

To get detailed information about lodging, amenities, and more when planning your Yellowstone trip, click here for an overview of the park before you go. This is the second installment of the series "Yellowstone in 4 Days". To see the other days, check out these links below: Yellowstone: Day 1 (Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Upper and Lower Falls, and More)Yellowstone: Day 2 (Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, and More)Yellowstone: Day 3 (Yellowstone Lake, Hayden Valley, and West Thumb)Yellowstone: Day 4 (Lamar Valley, Norris Geyser Basin, and more) Day 2 of your Yellowstone trip hits the big locations of Yellowstone, namely Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful. You will also explore other POIs in South West Yellowstone.  Today, you will see:  Old Faithful ...
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The Best of Yellowstone in 4 Days – Day 1: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Upper and Lower Falls, and More
27Jun By Adi LNo Comments
Travel

The Best of Yellowstone in 4 Days – Day 1: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Upper and Lower Falls, and More

To get detailed information about lodging, amenities, and more when planning your Yellowstone trip, click here for an overview of the park before you go. We highly recommend checking this article out before reading the Yellowstone in 4 Days series. Yellowstone in 4 Days - a Bird's-Eye View This is the first installment of the series "Yellowstone in 4 Days". To see the other days, check out these links below: Yellowstone in 4 Days: Day 1 (Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Upper and Lower Falls, and More)Yellowstone in 4 Days: Day 2 (Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, and More)Yellowstone in 4 Days: Day 3 (Yellowstone Lake, Hayden Valley, and West Thumb)Yellowstone in 4 Days: Day 4 (Lamar Valley, Norris Geyser Basin, and more) As Yellowstone National Park is a large area with many p...
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The Best Scuba Diving Guide for Beginners: Should I Do Scuba Diving? + 5 Reasons
8Apr By Adi LNo Comments
Outdoors, Travel

The Best Scuba Diving Guide for Beginners: Should I Do Scuba Diving? + 5 Reasons

Scuba diving is world-renowned for being one of the most unique experiences offered in an outdoor activity. With a higher level of peril than normal, as well as a high barrier of entry, this activity is barred off to all but the most determined of adventurers. However, those select few have unparalleled opportunities at their disposal, ones that take them to explore the mysterious and beautiful world underwater. We created a scuba diving guide for beginners because of our past experience. We joined this exclusive cohort as scuba diving beginners in the pursuit to earn our NAUI Entry-Level Diver Certification. I'm about to give you a first-person view into the wonderful world underwater and share my successes, failures, overall experience, and takeaways to answer everyone's burning que...
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How to Purify Water in the Wild 5 Different Ways
6Feb By Adi LNo Comments
Safety, Food, Outdoors, Survival

How to Purify Water in the Wild 5 Different Ways

Ever drank water from a fresh-running stream in the woods? You’re not alone. It seems clean and fresh enough to be safe for drinking, right? Nope. “Fresh” water can have traces of animal droppings, diseases, germs, chemicals, sewage, and runoff, among others. Doesn’t sound so appealing now, does it? You can learn how to purify water in the wild to get rid of unwanted bacteria in your body. To know how to purify water in the wild is one thing, but to know many other ways is even more important to accommodate and be prepared for all possible situations. NOTE: It is recommended that you first filter the water with a clean cloth before performing any of these processes.  Method 1: Iodine/Chlorine Tablets or Droppers To start of on how to purify water in the wild, we'll l...
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How to Survive an Animal Attack: 30+ Tips
17Jan By Adi LNo Comments
Outdoors, Safety, Survival

How to Survive an Animal Attack: 30+ Tips

Learning how to survive an animal attack is important, in spite of all the preventive measures you took to keep animals out of your campsite. Let’s say an animal still manages to wander into your path or onto your trail. You don't need to panic; they will likely run away at the first sight of you. But in the rare event that a bear, mountain lion, wolf, hornet, snake, bee, or other animal approaches you, here's how to survive an animal attack Note: These are safe methods for the most common types of animals you will see. Please refer to your local park's website to find specific animals you might encounter and how to prepare yourselves against them. For bears, mountain lions, and wolves:  If it doesn’t see you, stay quiet and calm, and don’t make any sudden movements.DO NOT ...
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