Links to More Information for Scouts

Council and District Links

The Crosswinds and Hemlock districts were recently formed (in late 2003) from what was the Dan Beard District, which no longer exists.
For historical purposes, here is the old Dan Beard Website

The Occoneechee Council Scout Store in Raleigh

Knots

Ropers Knots Page
Animated Knots (check this out - it actually shows you how to DO them!)

Scout Songs & Cheers

The MacScouter Songs for Scouts
Scout Virtual Song Book

Camping

Cub Scout Outdoor Essentials - Camping Gear for Scouts to take on a campout
Family Camping Gear - Gear to take in addition to the above for families
Lessons Learned - From your predecessors to help newbies get acquainted with camping
Murphy's Laws of Camping - Humor from the 2002 Pow Wow

Outdoor Cooking

Foil Pack Cooking - A great way to introduce novices to the world of outdoor cooking
The Geezer Cookbook by Dwayne Pritchett
The International Dutch Oven Society

Pinewood Derby Links

View the 2002 Judging Guidelines for Best Design and Most Unique classes
Agentz Pinewood Derby Info
PineCar website - purchase kits & books
Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby car plans and supplies
WinDerby website - kits, books, parts, etc.
The Ultimate Pinewood Derby Site

Other Scouting Information

The guide to the Proper Display of Insignia on the Cub Scout's Uniform

Boy Scout Troop 212's Homepage
Boy Scout Troop 216's Homepage
The online edition of the Scouting Magazine
Official BSA Homepage
BSA Guide to Safe Scouting
Scouting Penpal Page - Find yourself a worldwide penpal!
The Scouter's Journal Home Page (lots of good information and links)
AgentZ Scouting Information Links (many resources, clipart & links)
Scoutorama Scouting Online
The MacScouter
The InterNETional Scouting Page
The Virtual Campsite Scouting Pages
Scouting in the U.K.
U.S. Scouting Service Project
J.Lance Wilkinson's Neckerchief Slides Page
Campmor Online Catalog (camping supplies)
Eureka! Tents
Mike Walton's Homepage - Settummanque, the Blackeagle (The Replanted Tree)
The Sportsman's Guide catalog (clothing, camping equipment, etc)

Local Information

Raleigh area Hiking Trails - Here is a list (with links) of local hiking trails, camping areas and day trips
Town Of Cary
WRAL OnLine
WHAT'S UP Recreation from the News & Observer
Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau
Morehead Planetarium
North Carolina Festivals and Fairs
The News and Observer homepage