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Famed Mailburro Pedro makes friends wherever he goes! Pedro takes a moment with Cub Scouts from Pack 255 of Harker Heights, Texas visiting at the Longhorn Council’s Centennial Camporee at Texas Motor Speedway. -w.garthdowling #longhorncouncilcentennialcamporee #scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #cubscoutsofamerica

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Tulsa, Oklahoma Scouts of Troop 26, Troop 126 and Veterans retire flags at an October camporee. -w.garthdowling
#veteransday #scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #remembranceday

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Troop 120 of Bridesburg, Pennsylvania welcomed four new Eagle Scouts during their Court of Honor ceremony at historic Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia, Penn. Established in 1771, Fort Mifflin saw service from the Revolutionary War through both World Wars. Decommissioned in 1954, Fort Mifflin was designated a National Historical Landmark in 1970. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #cradleoflibertycouncil #fortmifflin #fortmifflinpa

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Pumpkin carving appeals to all generations. Grandson and grandmother work together during Tulsa, Oklahoma Troop 26’s Webelos Hallo-Weekend at the historic Dog Iron Ranch, Will Roger’s childhood home. Does your Pack, Troop, Crew or Ship have something coming up that would look great in the magazine? We want to know about it! Go to https://boyslife.org/contact-us/outings/ for Boys’ Life or for Scouting magazine see the form at https://scoutingmagazine.org/contact/story-idea/ . We look forward to hearing from YOU! -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa @troop26tulsa #familyscouting #Halloween

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Check out Troop 27’s crossing, re-crossing, and many more re-re-crossings of California’s Mad River in the November issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Tell us about a super cool adventure your Troop, Crew or Ship is planning by going to https://boyslife.org/contact-us/outings/and maybe see yourself in a future magazine! -Photographed by Chris Higgins for Boys’ Life magazine
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa

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Here’s wishing everyone an uplifting weekend! -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #fallfunrally2018 #venturing #venturingbsa

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Finding safe, edible berries on a long, hot hike is an unexpected treat. What has been some of your favorite “finds” along the trail? -w.garthdowling
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Sea Scouts from across the country sail through the San Juan Islands aboard SSS Propeller during their Sea Scout Advanced Leadership (SEAL) training. Learn more about their adventure off the coast of the state of Washington in the October issue of Boys’ Life magazine. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #seascouts #seascoutsbsa #seascoutsseal

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It’s Monday! Get to work! Of course, if it’s a beautiful day helping build trail leading from Indian Trails at Philmont Scout Ranch, is it really “work?” Rayado Crew 620-RM-6 gets after it. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #philmontscoutranch #philmontscoutranch2019

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Trek with a Venture Crew from Houston, Texas through the Atchafalaya Swamp courtesy of Louisiana Swamp Base in the October issue of Boys’ Life magazine. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #swampbase #bsaswampbasehighadventure

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Amazing what hiking many miles at altitude will do for an appetite! Scouts pause for a meal on their Kings Peak adventure in the High Unitas Wilderness. (Photographed by Jensen Walker for Boys’ Life magazine)
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #greatersaltlakecouncil

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Many Scouts make light work and a quick Pioneering project! -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #lincolnmarticamporee

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Fall is here! Here’s wishing everyone cool, crisp mornings and warm afternoons. -w.garthdowling
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Today is National Pepperoni Pizza Day. And it’s Friday. Seems a match made to be. What’s your favorite pizza topping? -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #pepperonipizzaday2019

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Stars, beach, ocean, campfire and friends - sounds like Scouting! Just don't forget the snacks. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #pointreyesnationalseashore

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Just another paddle day in Yellowstone National Park. What national or state parks did your Troop, Crew or Ship visit this summer? -w.garthdowling
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Do the grown-ups have fun on Scout trips? ABSOLUTELY!-w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #escaa2018

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Berry nice! Scouts of Troop 268 from Jackson, Wyoming serve up breakfast for runners, walkers and supporters at Old Bill’s Fun Run in Jackson Hole which has been helping Teton County, Wyo. nonprofit groups for 23 years. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #oldbillsfunrun #oldbillsfunrun2019

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Scouts with Troop 1367 of Woodbridge, Virginia near the top of Saddle Trail as they ascend Katahdin, a literal high point of their week exploring the Allegash Wilderness mostly by canoe out of the Maine High Adventure Base. (Photographed for Boys’ Life by Joe Klementovich)
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #mainehighadventure

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Troop 220 of Freemont, California conduct the evening flag ceremony at Half Moon Bay State Beach during a skills campout. Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa

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Rayado crews prepare for their first full day of the 21-day adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #scoutsbsa #venturingbsa #philmontscoutranch #toothoftime

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Who is ready for some late summer/early fall fishing? -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #scoutsbsa #boyscoutsofamerica #ozarktrailscouncil

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There was some crazy crate stacking at the Fall Fun Rally held in September at the Beaumont Scout Reservation just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. See September’s Boys’ Life magazine for more about last year’s 45th celebration. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #venturing #fallfunrally2018

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Participants in Eagle Scouts Cycling Across America 2018 visit with Scouts of Troop 95 from Elk Grove, Illinois during a chance meeting at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Learn more about ESCAA2018’s adventure in the September-October issue of Scouting magazine. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #escaa2018

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Service Project with a View. Scouts from Scouts BSA Troop 67 of Jackson, Wyo. pick up shed antlers during the one-day-a-year opportunity on the National Elk Refuge. Learn more about the annual antler pick up and the subsequent Boy Scout Elk Antler Auction, part of the Jackson Hole’s annual Elkfest, in the September-October issue of Scouting magazine. (Photographed by Bradley J. Boner for Scouting and Boys' Life magazines)
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #nationalelkrefuge

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When spending time outdoors one can reflect and look forward. Troop 141 settles in for the night at Parker Island on the Shenandoah River. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa

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Planning an epic adventure? Or one that is just fun, festive and fantastic? Please let us know. We’re always looking for good stories to share in the magazines. Drop us a line at https://boyslife.org/contact-us/outings/
We work far in advance so the more lead time the better. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #seascouts #venturing #venturingbsa #seascoutsbsa

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The distinctive red canoes of the Maine High Adventure program stand out on the shore of Lake Allagash looking north towards the nearby Canadian border. (Photographed by Joe Klementovich for Boys’ Life magazine)

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Long week either starting school or getting ready to start. Have a great, relaxing weekend! -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #beascout

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Scouts from Troop 65 of Morgantown, W.V. check out the giant sequoias at Mariposa Grove before beginning their multi-day backpacking trip exploring Yosemite National Park. What did your Troop, Ship or Crew do this summer? -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa @troop65wv

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Garth Dowling, the Director of Photography for the Boy Scouts of America’s magazines, occasionally writes about photo shoots and assignments. Topics include interesting backstories; talk about tips, tricks and techniques; or even a few Q&As.

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