Merit Badges

The Southern point of the Big Island, known as Ka'u, hosts some of the most notable features of the Big Island. A rugged section of the coastline, featuring both outcrops and stunning beaches, has a little bit of everything you could want in Hawaii. Famous attractions include the Southernmost point in the United States and the Mahana Green Sand Beach, one of only 3 (three!) green sand beaches in the world. This picturesque section of the island comes after our day in the East side of the island centered around Puna and Mauna Kea. Ka'u can be reached by driving south from either Puna or Kailua-Kona. Note: This is a work in progress. Check back once the article is finished! This article is Day 6 of the series of 7 Days in Hawaii. Here are the other articles in this trip: RE...

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.

Things to Do in Ka’u [South Big Island] (Big Island Guide Day 6)

What are the Required Merit Badges for Eagle Scout?