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Web on, web off. Off please. We’ve all walked through a web at some point. Maybe on a spring hike? Here are a few tips to get through it: Well, you already went through it, but... 🕸️ Try to stay in the center of the trail. Webs are more likely to be found near bushes, trees, and other vegetation. Staying in the middle can help reduce the risk of walking into one. 🕸️ Use a stick. Wave a hiking stick or trekking pole in front of you as you walk to catch any webs before you walk into them. Let’s not go all Jedi Knight first day with a new lightsaber, but use it as needed. Also, say you’re sorry. Manners. 🕸️ Wear a hat. Wearing a hat with a brim can help catch webs before they reach your face. If a spider decides to hitch a ride without notice, you have permission to cancel the ride and let them off at a convenient location without your star rating being affected. 🕸️ Walk slowly and carefully. Take your time while walking on the trail to avoid inadvertently wandering into webs, squirrels, bears, hikers, other dimensions…you name it. 🕸️ Avoid walking at dawn or dusk. Spiders are more active during these times, so consider hiking during the middle of the day to reduce the risk of encountering them. So, in essence, sleep in. Image: Screenshot of tweet with text, “One does not simply become a master of karate. First, you must accidentally walk into a spider web.”

Monday Momentum: One Scouting. One Spirit. This weekend in Mexico City’s Polanco neighborhood, I came across a Scouting troop finishing a long day’s expedition. They were tired—but smiling—and took a few minutes to chat. Their warmth and pride were unmistakable. What struck me was how familiar it all felt. The camaraderie. The confidence. The sense of belonging. Different place. Same spirit. That’s the power of Scouting—uniting young people across cultures through shared values of character and service. One Scouting. One Spirit. Gracias to the Scouts of Polanco for the reminder to start this week grounded in gratitude and connection. #MondayMomentum #Scouting #Leadership #Gratitude

In February, Scouting America had the honor of attending the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party. Leigh was a #CubScout and he’s represented some incredible athletes throughout his impressive career in sports management. He’s seen firsthand how athletes live, breathe and train…on and off the field. Now, through the Leigh Steinberg Foundation, Leigh seeks to raise awareness about concussions, traumatic brain injuries, preventative care and mental health. This year, #ScoutingAmerica was honored as the Social Impact Partner at Leigh’s Super Bowl Party, which centered around the theme of resilience. You’ll see our interactive display in these photos – it helps individuals visualize and understand the many different ways Scouting equips kids and makes them more resilient. For more details on this event – and Leigh’s foundation – check out the official press release on Scouting Newsroom: https://ow.ly/Owhg50YspHR. We are experts in outdoor adventures and helping prepare youth - for life. Working with people like Leigh - and other solution-oriented, like-minded organizations - help us learn more, adapt, build ourselves up and contribute more value to the youth of America. It’s a privilege. We thank everyone involved in making this event possible and a big success. Throughout the future, we will leverage this LinkedIn Showcase Page (dedicated to Scouting America Partnerships) to share more news around partnerships, sponsors, collaborative efforts and more. If you are interested in working with us, send an email to PartnerWithUs@Scouting.org. #ScoutingAmerica #ScoutsBSA #Scouts #Scout #Scouting #CubScouts #CubScouting #ThankstoScouting #ScoutSkills #YouthLeadership

Still Moving Forward and Learning! I had a great time at my first day of scouting professional Field Service training at the national scouting Service Center in Texas yesterday! We are learning the tips and tricks and methods behind the job of being a professional in scouting. Already after one day it's been really enlightening. It's great to meet so many good, talented people. It really is an amazing room. I remember being in college and going to a professional development conference in Washington DC. #thewashingtoncenter, and thinking "wow, all the people in this room are really impressive and talented and dedicated". That was a very inspiring moment for me. This feels like a mirror of that experience. We really do have some dedicated and talented people working for Scouts. I'm having a lot of fun and I've never been to Texas so that's a treat as well! Kyle Barta Isaac Young Winter P. Lucia Strnad Robert Ball Walker Beard Alan C. Walker Beard Scouting America Old North State Council, Scouting America