Bodie CA, Ghost Town
Bodie CA Ghost TownSagebrush and colourful yellow flowers makes the heart leap – who wouldn’t want to make this place home? Wooden houses that emanate comfort and the sun that radiates liveliness! Run away from the bindings of a gruesome city life into the arms of nature.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2015-03-25Eagle Tip - That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles
That's the Way the Cookie CrumblesOne of my earliest holiday memories is of my mother’s sugar cookies, cut to resemble Christmas trees, candy canes, and Santa Clauses and decorated with red and green sugar. While other treats probably tasted better, nothing else seemed as Christmassy to me.The reason I bring this up—other than the fact that Christmas is barely five months away!—is that BSA’s Supply Group offers Scouting cookie cutters: a set that includes a... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2015-03-19Big Sur California
Big Sur CaliforniaWild flowers and plants adorn the sides of the sea – a pretty sight for travellers and tourists! A good spot to take rest from an arduous hiking trip! Breathe in gulps of the fresh, saline air and hear the music nature has to play!... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2015-03-18Roll-a-away camp cot review
Roll-a-away camp cot reviewThis wide cot is perfect for people who prefer a little extra space. They are easy to set-up and tear down, sturdy and cool in the heat. For people with joint problems in the hip or back the Roll-a-away cot is the most comfortable setup. With the addition of a pad, this is very comfortable. The mesh type material will breathe well in summer. With an old pair of pliers, assemble with... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2015-03-17Eagle Tip - George Washington's Scout Law
George Washington's Scout LawGeorge Washington might be called America's first Boy Scout. Although the famous incident about chopping down the cherry tree ("I cannot tell a lie") is apocryphal, it has endured because it accurately represents the kind of man Washington was.If you'd like to give your next court of honor a patriotic flavor, consider including this version of the Scout Law that includes commentary by Washington. (It comes from Boy Scouts Year Book, a... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2015-03-12Grand Canyon NP
Grand Canyon NPThe mighty Grand Canyon – nature’s beauty- formed by the mood swings of the meandering Colorado River. It is quite humbling to see the cliffs and how Mother Nature has carved out such beautiful structures on the surface of bare rocks.“Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings.”... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2015-03-11North Country Rivers
North Country RiversDiscover the Maine outdoors with North Country Rivers. This place is easy to find just as you get to Bingham, it is right on Highway 201 on the south side of the road. The adventure includes of white water rafting and kayaking. It also includes of wildlife tours, ATV tours and rentals. The Snowmobile tours and rentals, Hiking, Biking, and Fishing make it a wonderful place. The package includes of deluxe cabins, tent... [More]
By: Insane Scouter On: 2015-03-10Tallgrass Prairies National Preserve
Tallgrass Prairies National Preserve, in central Kansas, is located in the central United States. Established on November 12, 1996, Tallgrass Prairies NP represents a new sort of NPS destination. Much of its land is own by The Nature Conversancy, who shares its joint management with the minority owner, the NPS.Considered tame in comparison to some of the nation’s other protected lands, Tallgrass Prairie NP is a testament to the way America looked when Native Americans... [More]
By: Daniel Taylor On: 2015-03-07Eagle Tip - Inviting Invitations
Inviting InvitationsThis week, I received a really clever save-the-date card for an upcoming wedding. Styled to mimic a movie poster, it showed the happy couple walking away from an explosion on a gritty urban street. (Picture James Bond, his forehead smudged and his tie askew, and you’ll get the idea.)The card perfectly captured the couple’s sense of fun, but it did something else: it caught my attention. Rather than set it aside like a piece... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2015-03-05San Diego CA, Bay at night
San Diego CA, Bay at nightPicturesque view of the night-time San Diego docks! The vibrant neon lights emit life of its own and from the sea the port looks like a sky full of stars on the surface of planet earth. Dotted with catamarans, San Diego bay-line breathes of peace and serenity.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2015-03-04