Welcome to the Great Rivers Council Scouting Blog, your ultimate resource for all things scouting! Whether you’re a scout, parent, leader, or scouting enthusiast, you’ve come to the right place. Our blog aims to provide the latest news, insightful guides for badge achievements, practical camping tips, and inspiring stories from scouts who are making a difference in their communities. Navigate through a world of outdoor adventures, community service, and skills development right here. Happy Scouting!
🌞 Your Ultimate Summer Planning Guide: Fun, Learning & Adventure at the Scouting Adventure Center (2026)
Summer sneaks up fast—and if you want to keep your kids active, engaged, and having the time of their lives, now’s the time to map
The Knightly Quest: A Medieval Camporee Fictional Tale that may come to be
The autumn sun dipped low over the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation, casting golden light across the forest as Scouts from every corner of
Not Your Typical Scouts BSA Event: A.N.S.W.E.R. 2026 Puts Scouts in the Middle of Severe Weather Preparedness
Scouts BSA in the Great Rivers Council traded classrooms and checklists for action, realism, and real‑world skills as they took part in A.N.S.W.E.R. 2026 —
Celebrating the Success of the 2026 Missouri Eagle Scout Recognition Day
This year’s Missouri Eagle Scout Recognition Day at the State Capitol was an inspiring celebration of achievement, leadership, and commitment to service. Families, community leaders,
Boy Scout Troop 707 Takes on Winter Storm Camping Challenge in Mark Twain National Forest
Moon Loop Trail, Mark Twain National Forest (near Sutton Bluff Campground), Missouri — Boy Scout Troop 707 embraced adventure and resilience during a winter backpacking trip
Great Rivers Council and Scouts BSA Join Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week With A.N.S.W.E.R. 2026
As Missouri observes Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Great Rivers Council, Scouting America is proud to take an active role in strengthening community readiness through
