An enhanced BeAScout.org experience launches August 3, making it easier for prospective families to find the right Scouting unit and learn key information before reaching out.

Since July 9, unit leaders have been able to update new fields in their Unit Pin through Organization Manager, including whether fundraising helps offset costs, if trial visits are encouraged, any additional unit fees, and the unit's meeting schedule.

Updates should be made before August 3 so families will see accurate, complete information when the new BeAScout experience goes live. Changes made before the launch date will not appear on BeAScout until the updated site is released.

Trail Etiquette: Who Has the Right of Way?

Hikers vs. Bikers: Since mountain bikes are considered more maneuverable than hikers’ legs, bikers have historically been expected to yield to hikers on shared trails. However, because those mountain bikes are often moving considerably faster than said legs, it’s usually easier for hikers to yield the right of way—especially if a mountain biker is huffing and puffing up a tough incline. A biker should never expect a hiker to yield, though.

There is an updated Eagle rank application:  LINK – EAGLE RANK APPLICATION