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Manhattan Beach, CA
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July 18, 2022
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Scouting Websites
Scouting Magazine can be found at https://scoutingmagazine.org/
Around the U.S.:
- Official BSA Website
- Leave No Trace (direct link to the principles)
- Guide to Safe Scouting - Read and have in your possession.
- On-line e-learning - Including Youth Protection Training, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, and Weather Hazards
- The Pine Tree Web
- U.S. Scouting Service Project
- MacScouter Website
- Animated knots can be found at https://www.animatedknots.com/.
Around Los Angeles:
- Greater Los Angeles Area Council
- Greater Los Angeles Area Council - High Adventure Team
- Western Los Angeles Area Council
- Orange County Council
South bay:
The Greater Los Angeles Area Council High Adventure Team (GLAAC HAT) has some valuable publications. Of particular interest are:
Merit Badge Classes
Merit Badge classes are offered at Cabrillo Beach Youth Water Camp. A calendar of classes and contact information can be found at http://www.cabrilloyouthcamp.org/
For Prospective Eagle Scouts
Publicize your Eagle project (both before and after) by contacting the local Daily Breeze/Beach Reporter newpapers. Send the information to Sandy Gerety at: calendar@dailybreeze.com. Photos are accepted and in fact are encouraged.
If you are, or just about to become an Eagle Scout, there are websites full of information for you!
- EagleScout.Org is dedicated to helping you have the best possible experience while achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Within it is the collected wisdom of Eagle Scouts who have taken the path before you.
- Eagle Scout Resources has a nice Eagle Court Handbook.
Topo Maps
Free download (PDF) - National Geographic maps
You can download maps for free from the National Geographic.
Step 1) Go to http://www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/pdf-quads
Step 2) Use the interactive map to zoom into the desired area.
Free download (PDF) - U.S.G.S. maps
You can download maps for free from the U.S.G.S.
Step 1) Go to http://www.usgs.gov/
Step 2) Select the "Map, Imagery, and Publications" tab.
Step 3) On the next page, select "Download free topo maps".
Step 4) Select the "Topo" tab.
Step 5) Navigate to the area you want a map of and mark a point.
Step 6) Click on the mark. Choose the map revision you want to download. Files are in ZIP'ed PDF format.
Purchase maps
You can order hard copy of any topo map directly from the U.S.G.S. store. The 7.5-minute series maps typically run $8 each (2014 prices), plus $5 per order for shipping and handling (any number of maps).
Bear Box Locations
Climber.org maintains a list of Sierra Nevada bear box locations. It is an extensive list with exact box locations.
To determine if you MUST use bear canisters check with the local rangers or visit Sierra Wild.
Contents of this page provided by Tom Thorpe.
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