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Scouts of Troop 500 from San Diego, Calif. hike along the Mormon Battalion Trail in the high desert near Julian, Calif. working towards a council patch and the BSA Historic Trails Award. -w.garthdowling
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It may be winter, but we’re making butterflies! We’re doing a time lapse of butterflies in the making and checking in for an hour on Facebook Live daily around 2 p.m. CST. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #STEMSCOUTS #scoutsbsa

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Scouts from Troop 599 of Chicago head into the Wisconsin woods for an overnight adventure during Tomahawk Scout Reservation’s Snow Base weekend activities. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #tomahawkscoutreservation #tomahawkscoutreservationsnowbase

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Racing through January. What new winter sports has your Troop/Crew/Ship invented for yourselves? -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #winterpowderhorn #campacahela

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Here’s to a great year of terrific stories told around the campfire with more to follow in 2020. Tell us what your Troop, Crew or Ship is planning for adventures that might be in Boys’ Life or Scouting magazines. https://boyslife.org/contact-us/readers-page/ https://scoutingmagazine.org/contact/story-idea/ -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #seascouts #seascoutsbsa

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Warm up your holiday screens with a Scout-style crackling campfire video complete with Mailburro sightings. Clink the link in our bio or go to https://tinyurl.com/swkepdz
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #campfire #scoutsbsa

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Waiting for crews to arrive at Metcalf Station, part of Philmont Scout Ranch. What’s your favorite backcountry camp at Philmont? -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #philmontscoutranch #philmont2019 #metcalfstation #scoutsbsa

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Picture your troop flag here! Check out the Michigan Crossroads Council’s Great Lakes Sailing Adventure aboard the 52-foot ketch Retriever. More info can be found at the Michigan Crossroads Council’s website or contacting HighAdventure@ColeCanoeBase.com -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #beascout #michigancrossroadscouncil #colecanoebase

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Scouting. Good, clean fun. Troop 2001 of Naples, Florida spent the weekend paddling the Peace River. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #beascout

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Pedro and the multi-media crew created a hearth-warming video for your holiday enjoyment. Check it out at: https://tinyurl.com/swkepdz
-BTS photo by w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #campfire #scoutsbsa

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Friends sharing snacks after a long hiking day is the best. I’m thankful for the honor of another year of witnessing the amazing lessons of Scouting being learned in the field and for all the friendships forged this year and in years past. What are you thankful for this holiday season? -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #beascout #scoutsbsa

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Troop 66 from West Suffield, Connecticut rocks an awesome outdoors Thanksgiving each year for guests and families. What’s your Thanksgiving favorite? Photographed by Michael Eudenbach for Boys’ Life magazine.
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #thanksgiving #turkeydinner

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Rayado Crew Navigation 101: wherever you go, there you are. Such is the zen of Philmont Scout Ranch. -w.garthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #boyscoutsofamerica #scoutsbsa #philmontscoutranch #philmontscoutranch2019 #philmontrayado

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It is the eternal question, how many Venturers or Scouts BSA does it take to make a selfie? -wgarthdowling
#scoutingmag #boyslifemagazine #scoutsbsa #venturingbsa #fallfunrally2018 #boyscoutsofamerica

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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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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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