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Don't forget the one on the ISS!
I have found geocaches on two continents and in two countries and 12 states. It is an awesome hobby and you can do it anywhere, literally!
if you have a iphone i read that you can buy a $10 geocashing app
They should have a geocaching merit badge.
they do have a geocashing merit badge
They do
I have it. Got it at Merit badge extravaganza. less than one day. now I am really in to it.
I was geocaching befor i heard of this website. It kind of dosn't obey the rule of leave no trace. It is realy fun. :D
PS: You dont need a GPS to geocache. I don't have one :D
It might seem that geocaching violates the Leave No Trace statement of scouting, but not if you follow the rule "Cache In, Trash Out" rule.
In the end, Leave no Trace is really about leaving the environment better than we found it.
If you don't have a gps you shoud go to R.E.I. they have a secion of geocaching
to burgerholic and Jman, you can buy a GPS at any Target, Walmart, and yes camping stores like REI
to sweatmaster: it WOULD be a cool idea, but you cant leave food as a trinket, it probably wouldnt fit in the cache anyways.
its sort of hard when you dont have a gps
i wonder if freeze dried ice cream would make a good trinket…..
Food is considered against the geocaching guidelines to put in caches
When I went geocashindg i found a cansas coin
My family loves to go geocaching. We can get the kids outdoors and away from video games and the tv.
I love to geocache with my family
You can also use programs such as google to find geocaches. That's actually how I found my first two caches.
id like to hunt it!!
i love geocaching
I have cash not even a 5 min. walk from my house and it is in an army amo box!
Sometimes, global positioning systems locators are too precise and too exact. Some ways of describing a location are archaic when using a map, compass and land features (topography) to locate a given treasure. Sometimes, coordinates don't give reference to intermittant streams or directions such as turn left at the field stone well and go straight for the large hickory tree which is growing near the blackberry plants.
We've been geocaching since March of 2005 and currently have found over 2,700 geocaches and hidden 203 for others to find. My family and I enjoy geocaches that involve either hiking or visiting local parks the most. One of the toughest that I've found involved a nine mile roundtrip hike along the Youghigheny River in Western Maryland. The hike was easy until the last half mile which involved either bushwhacking through VERY dense foliage along the rive or boulder hopping in the river.
What a GREAT day!
Gecaches are available through the following websites:
The largest website by far is http://www.geocaching.com with 861,388 active geocaches around the world. In the last 7 days, there have been 793,526 new logs written by 95,805 account holders.
As to hunting for geocaches without a GPSr, it can be done but is a little harder than geocaching with one. We actually geocached for three months without a GPSr and found around fifty geocaches. Most were urban (city) hides that we found by zooming in on the maps as far as we could and then using the description in the cache page and the hints provided when needed.
If you have any general questions about geocaching please feel free to ask here in this thread or send me an email via the geocaching website. Type in my profile name and then click on send a message.
Happy Caching!
I would LOVE to do that!!!
Go to your council and get the coordinates from them, If you don't have a Global Positioning Unit (GPS) then ask to borrow one from a good friend, or look it up on Google Earth.
it is sooooo fun you just go onto a geocache website and find the coordinates close to whre you live or where you are going on a trip! its really easy and really fun
on the main geocaching website i geocache all the time
Where are the coordinates?
Where are the coordinates released?
where do you get the coordinates????????????????? AAAUUUGGGHHHHHH
Geocaching is fun and you don't really need a GPS. It makes it easier to use a GPS but instead you can use relative location to find the caches.
geocacheing is so fun, ive found all sorts of caches from rocks shaped as abraham lincoln to a magazine
I dont have a gps is there a way to do it with out one
I've heard about geocashing in a fiction book, so
i didn't know it was real, i want to try
i've been geocaching for a long time andi've found lots of caches
I want to go geocaching but I don't have a GPS. :(
On treasure maps of old, X marked the spot. Today's treasure might be marked N 41 51.649 W 085 46.433. Confused? Then you probably haven't heard about geocaching, a modern-day treasure hunt activity.
I didn't see wut u needed like a hook, fishing rod, sinkers, bobbers, and bait?
I also didn't see wut kind of bait ur supposed to use
somebody let me know if it is legel to use lights in illonois to fish!
Check with ur county or sherif
Fishing at night is very fun. I've been doing it for years. To get the hang of it, fish from the shore at night before trying it in a boat.
It looks fun but who needs to do it.
Fishing with a light is illegal in some states, such as this one. Other states allow it in certain waters, not in others. Check the regulations where you intend to fish and avoid the worries.
is it legal in illonois
Yes it is legal but u have to have a lisence for each state
it is not illegal to fish at night, but you need to be careful the law changes where you can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!there is not many places you can do it .BUT MOST IMPORTANT IT IS LEGAL IN SOME PLACES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I took the wildlife law class and i hated it.
Wut does that have to do with night fishing
ya i am taking a wildlife law class and it is ilegal
Its illegal to do that!!!!!!!
yeah I think it is illegal to attract fish with light
fishing in the dark is better than fishing in light
Remember don't go to place that u need a fishing license when you don't have one.
Look out for weeds and other debre! :-)
that looks like fun :) 8)
ive done that befor it works i luv 2 fish
I always put my Phone & Wallet in a zip lock bag to keep it dry
that is so cool i bet u can catch a big one
maybe you should try a rapala magnum as bait
I never know that you could fish at night.I want to do it
cool but I think it's illegal to atrack fish with a flashlight or any other beam of light
need price or web cite for lantern and holder
i tried it and i caught a gator
Sweet!!! I am going fishing tomarow.
there might be a barracuda
you could tie a glowstick on to your line it will attract more fish and you wont waste bateries on yuor flashlight!
cool i cant wait to try it.
this isn't a good idea because if fish see light in one place and the rest is dark they will figure out your fishing.
panfish i go for catfish and bass
that sounds fun!
It will be good for when i go to montana!
great tips.im going fishing tomorrow!
I know someone in my troop who would love this
I know someone in my troop who would love this
what do I do on waterday
Booyah!Landed a whole entire school.By the way my daddy taught me all this stuff.
DANGEROUS! If you pull up into brush in the event you hang up, there may be cottonmouths on the limbs. Judgment of distance and inability to see floating logs or stick-ups is another danger. Going with someone with experience will be a great benefit and could be a life-saver.
this is useful and no anoying kids will come watch
I would like to do it.
Fishing after dark takes skill. Here are tips to help you catch your limit.
I got nothing
i'm not even a scout i am more along the lines of a survivalist
Survivalists rule!
i didn't like this quiz
eh i got 600 but then again i was never really good with knots or compasses, although i'm not even a scout i am more along the lines of a survivalist
has lots of glitches… repeats q's by disguising them as the next q and then scolds you.
This quiz is helpful… it just needs to be a lot longer and then it will help more.
It was pretty cool and it was really easy,even though I got some wrong.
This stuff is critical for your safety.Thanks:)
tite dowg!!!
Some of it is easy and some of it is hard!!!!!!!
it was fun
i only got one wrong!!
I passed but I go some of them wrong
Fun quiz, should change questions every week
i got some wrong and some write but im a scout in pack 115 and been camping many times so i know what to do
I passed! it was easy!!
You need to learn this stuff !!
I love the quiz
8/10 bad questions, but easy
i got 9/10 its easy
i got 5 out of 10 and by the way number 9 makes no sense because it says on one question to bury it
I got four stars or nine out of ten on my secont try. I think some of them are wrong but thats just me. It's fun!
I like this game, now I have a little more of what I should do then what I shouldn't
I wasn't very good at the test but i learned alot.
I got six out of eight
I got to bounus
Interesting quiz on LNT, I missed 3
I've been out of scouting for twenty years, but still did ok. I think that part of the problem is that the quiz is less about camping knowledge than impact on environment. Only a few of the questions were actually pertinent to being a successful camper, versus a low-impact camper. They are not equivalent.
I got 10 out of 10 and I'm only tenderfoot
that was a gr8 quiz i learned a lot !!
i got 7 out of 10 pretty good but i bet my patrol leader could do better
i only got three out of ten :-(
i got 10%
4 of 10
2nd:10 of 10
that was pretty cool and all the questions were educational
i got 70%
i thought the "quiz" was realy fun and entertaining.
i faild 2 out of 10 =(….
i scored 3 out of ten… -_-
I glad I'm in Cub Scouts : )
yikes im bad i got 3 of 10
i got 4 outta 10
i got 5 out of 10
I guess I did alright :|
That test was fun. I got ten out of ten correct.
I scored three out of ten. I suppose that I am on camping restriction in the Order of the Arrow Boy Scout Honor Camper Society. I need to continue to practice safe camping and hiking policies.
Ready to put more "outing" into "Scouting"? You will be, once you ace this quiz on camping basics.
That is cool!!!!
i really likeit
it was amazing
I want to go
At my camp we have one of those things that they called the blob and there was some guy fishing off of it and me and six of my friends jumped on it and he went flying.LOL!
The blob was my favorite part!!!
hope thats me one day
Its AWSOWEM
it was awesome…..it was actualy pretty cool…….i like it when you guys got on one side of the baloon and they other jumped and the other guy flew in they air….ha….ha…ha…ha…ha…ha…ha
Great Stuff, Have To Try It Some Time
Hey it's worth noting that this council also does a similar week for older Scouts called Chisholm Trail Adventure. The Scouts are able to visit these same areas and some others. Very cool stuff! I'd take my troop!!!!
i loved when they did the mohock walk
That is awsome.
That was cool i am a boy scout all of my troop members love that vido on gun's
yea why cant scouts do this
Id love to do all that.
It makes me want to be a Venturer Scout too.
I'm a Life Boy Scout soon to become a Venturer. My goal is to achieve both Eagle and Ranger. All of these activities look like a lot of fun, I would like to try the Blob real soon.
That was cool. i love the civil war and the texas rangers I would love to try that
the last clip was cool , i like when a kid did a back flip haha
YEAHHH….i have been waiting for this to hit…i am one of the venturer's that took part in the road to ranger program…i have to say it was a real great experience to participate on the pilot course and get to try things that may be changed in the future depending how things went. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to try something new.
thats cool i want to go
Loved it! Lots of fun things to do and learn.
This is teriffic ! ! ! Why don't all Scout camps hold a Road to Ranger week or long weekend?
I wish my troup did cool stufe like that I love guns and texas rangers and all that cool stufe
I am one of the Cavalry staff members in the video and was I suprised when I heard that Boy's Life was coming to visit our outpost. Our Lt. was a great instructor and sure made things as real as possible.
Where is Ann?
Venturers from the Lone Star State take significant steps toward earning the Ranger Award during a week at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch in north Texas.
Cool I got it all right :)
I love first aid.
There was some good information here. Thanks for sharing
Common Sense-
The two answers don't contradict each other; the discrepancy between the two answers occurs due to the situation at hand. When your canoe capsizes, you may get hypothermia before help arrives. When lost in a forest, though, chances of survival by waiting increase almost exponentially.
i got 100 percent
i got 11/12
You need this stuff !!!!
i got a 100% but if an animal comes it could be aa animal that may hurt you if you try to make noise and scare it away
I got 100. ):
Question 2 and 4 contradict each other. One tells you that you're your best own rescuer, and the other tells you to wait for help.
I also find it confucing
I feel there are some wrong answers and hi schultzy.
i think some of the answers were wrong
There were three questions with an either wrong answer or no correct answers.
This is a great,great test.
i got 1100 out of 1200
that was cool i almostgot allof them
I don't agree with klink or shultz
I agree with klink
1200 out of 1200
I only got 900!
i got 100% first try
i have 1000
to 'a chicken', that was the correct answer in the test
I took it one more time and i got 1,000 out of 1,200!
On q. 10 it won't go on!
Great quiz!
However, on the Blister question it says to puncture the blister. In the BS manual it says not too do that because it makes it an open wound (I remember reading). Which is correct?
Its a good way to be prepared
a lot of those things were wrong!
that was easy. I got 10 out of 12 on the test. I comletely agree with "a chicken" It says that in the scout handbook. I completely agree with you!
I agree with pianosmurf. I got 1000 points, but some answers were different than I was taught. For instance with the fishing hook question, I was taught to push the hook completely through, cut off the barb and pull the hook back out from the direction it came.
It was easy.
I got 1.000 points.
it was okay but some of the questions weren't what i was tought.
I got a 600. Half the time I was right. I'll take this quiz a few more times…
realy educational for both first aid and emergency prepardness merite badges.
I could not go on
i mean 12000!!!!!!!!!!
I got 800
i just got 1200!
i broke the high score! I got 1000
Thanks for the quiz! Now to brush up on my first aid skills
what if there isn't any clothes or hat at shelter? Or no shelter at all?
most of the test was easy
Whether you're on the trail or just having fun in the park, it's easy to get into trouble. Accidents happen. People don't think ahead -- or just plain don't think. Here are 12 such situations. Would you know how to handle them? Take this quiz and compare your answers to those Boys' Life got from the experts.
I'm new to Boy Scouts, and haven't bought my gear yet. About how much will it cost ad what will I need? Should I buy from the BSA website?
sometimes a scout store is good
Why don't you simply ask your SPL or Scoutmaster for a check list for the outing? Simple! Our unit posts them on our Troop's web site and news letters.
Yes there should realize the opportunity to RSS commentary, quite simply, CMS is another on the blog.
Hey boys life, could you do a checklist for a fishing trip?
wish they had an actual check off list that could be printed for each thing
is so great and I'm so happy I found it
wish they had an actual check off list that could be printed for each thing
I need to write this down soon
I'm putting my checklists into my PDA, with the rest of my scouting information.
i wish u could download it
it's called a SPACEBAG TM
What if you don't have enough room for all that clothing?
it is cool
awsome cool
Sweet! I never knew that!
Stick 1 or 2 dryer sheets in your uniform shoulder loops.
This is a good mosqito repellent
that is cool
another thing you could do is: print the lists on color-coded cardstock printing paper (red for essentials, orange for warm, dark blue for cold, aqua for paddling and green for bicycling), and then laminate them. they will be durable, easy to find and recognize, and you will be able to use expo marker on them!
this is like…a campers dream come true
Print out one list, flip the page over, and print another list on the back. Now you only use up two pages of paper. Once the ink is dry get the lists laminated. Now instead of printing out a new list every time you can just use a expo marker and wipe the list off when your done Go Green!!!!
the printable versions are nice, but i wish you could print every list at once
cool it is
I love this btu they need to do moer stuf
You guys supply insightful info. And I would suggest any troop to cut and paste in to handouts to the scouts.
Now I can be a happy camper :)
I am always forgetting stuff after 35 years in Scouting. I probably forget these lists too. LOL
I' do my best though.
these lists arent the best. personally i think bl should have a section where we can make our own lists based on these. how about it?
happy camping! 637x
There should be a list for a rainy outing.
Every time i go camping, i look at the list. it has been so helpful
These are good lists. It should be pointed out to scouts, however, that their Scout Handbook provides the basic lists — Scouts should always remember this important reference first!
ASMbiker is right, your scout book has all you need
This is so great and I'm so happy I found it
I have a friend who dosen't know very much of anything of scouting. This data should help him know a lot more know! Thanks Boyslife!!!
I never knew that I needed some of this stuff. This has made camping a lot more fun!
it is so cool
I agree with you Upton. I have the very same problems as you do. I forget everything that I need and then I just do nothing.
Wow, This is really great! Now we don't have to worry about not having the correct gear. Thank You So Much.
This is information is an asset. I am a very forgetful person now-a-days when it comes to packing. Now, I have nothing to worry about.
Need to know what you need to bring on your next trip? Here are gear checklists and expert tips for all kinds of outdoor adventures.
This is awsome it works
it works
I can't wait to make one….
why is the first layer start out with a slant i know it makes the other layers spiral. why does the spiral help with the moisture
awesome, just plain awesome!!!!
i love it
This Igloo Rocks!
no snow here! but cool…
We no have no more snow in NC.
lots of snow in colorado today! I'll give it a shot cause it's that wet heavy snow
me and my friend are going to try these in canada
I think it is Relly cool!
it makes a good clubhouse to hide ur stuf in
the snow already melted here in alpine NY
This Really doesn't work I tried it the sides were not next to eachother it looked terrible.
sweet info
i'm going to use this for a school project. thanks Boy's Life!
wear some warm gloves and be safe
to bild a igloo you need to have thick snow to bild a igloo. have good luck
I want to try but my sister has to make a snow man SO I'll get up eary.
we never get snow in hawaii!!!
if only texas got snow…
i want snow
First i need a lot of snow that is only if there is a snow storm in Ohio.
It worked great, the under ground door was so cool, i even made some
shelfs because i made my snow wall, brick things a foot thick
It just snowed again and we already have tons of snow. We're going to try this in a week or two.
im just need to finnish the top
wish i lived were there was snow
I am making a igloo right now outside because in minnesota we are getting a snowstorm right now.
I live in MN we get tons of snow tough night we are supposed to get 6-8 inches of snow 4 days ago we got 6 inches this will work great
I made one of ice last year.
i wish that my troup could do that
if you get 2-4″ of snow.. snow blow all the snow to a 15′ x 15′ area.. you should have about 3′ of snow then.. pack this down and lightly mist with water.. let this freeze a few hours… Then cut the blocks to build using the snow from the inside of the igloo
I do not get much snow where i live but i'll try it!
this looks so cool. we don't have any snow in pennsylvania rite now though
bummer, this will never work in houston! last time we had snow was 2 years ago and it only stayed on cars!
That looks cool! I'll have to try it later.
I don't have anymore snow outside.
my snow JUST meted!!!!!!
i'll try this someday but too bad i live in a part of Pennsylvania where i almost get no perfect snowstorms
thats wikid
i tried this too and cant make one because there is not a very deep depth of snow
also are there instructions 4 building a igloo with a above ground door
hi this is so cool
it works!
The best-known snow shelter is the igloo. A brilliant use of engineering and resources, this simple dome made out of snow blocks is both strong and versatile.
Tey need to rearrange the the animal around tracks. But I got 800pts.
I got a LLAMA!
my first try i got like 300 because we don't have alot of those animals where i live. but who would mistake a horse track for a deer track? i mean anybody whose been around horse's know they have 1 toe meaning one hoof without any breaks unless the edges have been chipped.
i got a 800
Nice quiz! My score was 800.
thats is so cool. I only got 600
I got 400
i made 700
Makit 600 :)
500, fair score :)
600 not bad :~).
I got 700 out of 800
600 600 600 600 600 600 600
Can you see if you no what I got
cool game………My dad said studying that animal tracking book would come in useful one day………
I got 600
Now I got 500 :) Not very good though to me! :)
I only got 300 :(
800 cool game (pun intended)
I got a 700. Not bad for a computer geek.
600 points.
400 pts.
Cool Game
I got the skunk question right! First try!
that was hard i got just a 400 outta 800 :( =P!!!
I got 400!!! =)
i got and 800 yay
I didn't do well the first time, but did well on the second
dang it looks like i need to now a little more about animals
i got 1,2000,000
I got 800!
I got 800 the first time and 600 the second!
I got a 800 77 times I love this game. I also want to win the xbox really bad. I am very good at this game
800 5 times
i got a 700
i got 800 2 times
it wasn't easy 4 me :-(
i got the same as spyscout123 and dig dog .
i got 700 my first try then 800 my second
very fun but could have more questions and be harder and even have colour
it was easy and fun
It was fun because animals are cool
Check out the great book. It's waterproof!!
I got the same as dig dog!!!!!
i got 500!
nice very educational :i got 800
How well can you identify animal tracks? Take our quiz and find out!
I like it
Good project if you live in the U.S.A!
Wheather Channel are showing tempatures -10 to -45!!
Awesome how do you do that
Awesone imma try some!!
ill try it
i cant do any of these! i live down south.
Sorry, but can I laugh.
Where I live (New Zealand) it is summer.
Do you have boy scout troops in New Zealand?
I also live in New Zealand. There are scouts but they have both boys and girls in them.
maybe a snow storm will hit in 2012 ?
I live in MN so we get tons of snow adn would GLADLY share it!
I wish you could share some with me….it looks like it's going to be a mild winter here in Ohio…..
i wish i could do this stuff but i live in hawaii
I am going to do all of this stuff today, its snowing.
What state do you live in? I live in Texas it never snows here
it actually does colt
I do too, we never get any snow :(
wow i had no idea you could do any of this stuff i didnt even know hoarfrost crystals were real
This is a good project because winter is coming
im glad to
To bad its only fall!
I never knew this at all.But thanks to you i am going to build these
This is cool, but no snow in florida…
That is awesome!!
cool. im trying the preserving the snowflake one. hope it works =D
it is so cool !!!
sweet i tried it.
how does it turn out
i made it and the next i went to the forest and found some tracks so i did it and they were exactly the same
i tryed this last week and it really worked! its worth it
thats sweet!
We're going for it in NH on Jan. 15th. It's 7 degrees outside and we found a hotplate. Now we a branch and rope and we are all set.
Don't stay indoors during the winter! Here are three fun projects that you can only do when it's cold outside.
I didn't try this yet,but it is awsome!
thats easy
At my school we did practically the same thing except we used Pringles cans. THey work just the same and all you have to do is cut a hole in the can add plastic wrap and wait a while. :)
thats cool
this is the best idea I have ever heard
This is a great idea. The solar cooker for a hot dog needs direct sunlight (no shade trees) and the outside temperature needs to be above 94 degrees Farenheit to cook the hotdog in about fifteen minutes or so ( usually with a Heat index of over 107 degrees Farenheit)– about the same temperature as cooking an egg on a cement sidewalk which does not have shade trees around. This is a great idea as a school science fair project. It's a way to have a hot, cooked meal using absolutely no matches or charcoal.
it dosent work not good directions sorry
This is a great idea. The solar cooker for a hot dog needs direct sunlight (no shade trees) and the outside temperature needs to be above 94 degrees Farenheit to cook the hotdog in about fifteen minutes or so ( usually with a Heat index of over 107 degrees Farenheit)– about the same temperature as cooking an egg on a cement sidewalk which does not have shade trees around. This is a great idea as a school science fair project. It's a way to have a hot, cooked meal using absolutely no matches or charcoal.
this is cool
Is that really work by using aluminiumfoil ?
i was just wondering how long it will take to cook the hot dog and how to build it
Looks easy, but hard! I guess it will probably explode! 8O
how long will it take?
This hot dog cooker is awesome I'm sooo using this for my project. Hope I get an A+.
i made it got 2nd place
this is the most awesome ,stinky project i every did
hmp!!!! I WISH i had the materels!!-.-
If you make the uprights and somehow the skuer bigger, you can cook other stuff. This is a great idea. Where did you get it at?
This idea is swell. I tried it at home with my fam. We all enjoyed the hotdogs.
it makes me feel hungery
i luv hotdogs
this cooker stinks
it sounds like a cool idea!!!!!
It is also very green
i am going to use this for my project
cool idea
why didn't someone tell me that before it would have saved me some time i love hot dogs
This is kinda cool! I wish I could do that!
My class does this on Fridays
That also happened to me. Not a dream!
And so I was dreaming I was being attack by a monster in the first place.
This looks like an art project from my school!
I did that in school!
OK… now I'm hungry…
that is cool my 8th grade class is do it in science it is alsome
=) Hey i really think this is a great idea we are goin to do dis as a science fair project but one of our team member doent want 2
hey this idea is craaaazzzzyyyy n i love it!!! hahahahaha xD
I wish I could use a knife.
thats awesome how did you think of that!
this works really good
Not that cool
my class is going to do this
Wow….this would have been helpful!!! The dimensions were not included in the print instructions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We made one but it was too small and took way too long to cook the hot dog!
This is awesome– I will definitely use this.
If you curve some aluminum foil just right, you can cook hot dogs with the sun's heat.
Ultimate is boss: one addition to the rules.
If your team drops the frisbee, the other team catches the frisbee, or the other team bats the frisbee down, it switches possession. There are also several other rules with less significance. Look it up for the official rules.
i play ultimate frisbee and its really fun
You can also play man-hunt infection at night with flashlights, where one person tags another, and they both are infected, the person tagging and the one being tagged. This continues, and eventually everyone is infected. There is nothing cooler on a campout when you are a child, than running at each other in the dark with flashlights, trust me!
I love all these activities!
when I played ultimate my troop called it ultimate frizbee it is a lot of fun!
I am a girl, but I love outdoor games. I really like kickball and ultimate, but capture the flag is pretty awesome too. Soon I will have a birthday and I will use your ideas. Thank you Boys Life!!
Capture the flag, red rover, and tackle football. with touch football it's too easy to get "tackled." Plus tackle football is 5x more manly.
we play capture the flag in the dark!we make it even harder and hide the flag!
i play disc golf it's really FUN!!!
If you van find a big soft field, tackle football is fun too.
Ultimate frisbee is our unit in P.E. I love it!
i love games
i love only soccer
My troop leader says to not run in the campsite. So we would tell our spl where we are going(usually the nearest flat clear site) and we would have fun there.
if your leader is like that, then he shouldn't be leader.
i play lacrosse and that is a fun game
ultimate frisbee is a great game
i love outdoor games like basketball
I think you should include rules for capture the flag. A scout trip is always better with a good capture the flag match
Great games!
Track and football are great games to play if you can find an open field or empty campsite.
when my pack has nothing to do,we play touch football.But my friends love soccer to o,but all of them are great.
sports are alwas fun
they are good but not as good as capture the flag my troop always finds a feild and when it gets dark we use glowsticks for flags
My troop usually camps out on a mountain so all we can do is polish boxing and capture the flag but those are good games
i like football
really cool!!!!!!
Its ultimate FRISBIE last I heard.But it is a fun game.Trust me I have plaayed it.
hey dragon player that baseball frisbee idea is good i'll try it… i just tryed it it is awsome good thinking
kickball is awesome
Ok, uuuuh… My troop plays football at meetings and at campouts all the time.
And I'm sure there are other troops that do as well, so why is everyone acting like this is some awesome new idea?
I know how to play steal the bacon
i like kickball to much.
When my troop goes camping we always play football and ultimate frisbee great games for whne you have nothing to do
This games are cool.
What about games that encourage scouts working together for a common goal? I really like these kinds. It helps up learn how to work together and work on scout spirit. We learned a new one last night where 4 people hold hands in the middle. The rest of the troop or patrol are in a circle around them and use a ball to toss at the #1 scout of the 4. They can not let go hands and only the #1 scout is the goal so the 2,3, and 4 can act as a shield but must hold hands. If #1 is tagged he goes to the circle and the one in the circle who hit #1 with the ball becomes #4 and 2 and 3 move up to be #1 and # 2. This is a great game for any age scout.
how about tag?
I must admit that these are great games. I`ve done all of them except track. My favorite was touch football.
I like ultimate it is cool and kickball is awesome but I like Baseball frisbee better
its like baseball but with a frisbee the pitcher throws the disc to the thrower (batter)
if it is not a good throw it counts as a ball ( the thrower can move of the plate) if it
is a good throw the thrower tries to catch it if they touch it and miss their out if they
catch it they have to throw it and than run around the bases
These are great games I really like touch football. If you don't have a football you can wrap toilet paper with duck tape.
those are pretty good outdoor games. Ultimate Rocks!
I just love does outdoor games. They just are wonderful games
Got some free time during a camp-out? Don't hide in your tent. Get out and play!
cool, but where I live you don't need lights just wait till one flashes within 5 feet of you then walk over and scoop it with your hand. if you can't find it it will probably flash again in a few seconds
I love fireflies! So making this next summer!
cant do this where I live… too cold
This was a great project I did with a group of kids. I used green and yellow Christmas tree lights instead of the LED, which still worked well. Also, you only need a AA battery if you use the Christmas tree light. This might make finding supplies much easier.
oh yea, and the led light can be stripped out of an electrical appliance that is no longer working. more recycling!
>To crack the fireflies' code, watch a female in the grass answer a flying male's signal.
Um, sure. If I could find a female in the grass, I doubt I'd be building firefly lanterns.
it would take less than 30m
thats pritty cool!
its hard to get this stuff
I want to make this but I have to wait till next spring.
its cool but it would take to loong to make
Where do you get the wires and led light?
Also do the males just fly in and stay there if you use the led light or do you need to like run over and put them in?
please reply
dollar store
That is really sweet, except for 1 thing. Where are you going to get two six-foot lengths of insulated copper wire?
Hobby Lobby or other similar store
Good idea compared with using a net. I used to go firefly catching and half the fireflies I caught would fall out of the net and die.
Very smart i will make it
man thats hard but cool anyway
it's hard dude!!
what if you capture real fireflies
isnt that the point?
thats the hard way to do it
Hey, this is COOL!!!!!
I dont know what I would do without Boy's Life!!!!
Hey, BTSR in texas is a great place for fire fly catching during summer! I almost swollowed a couple 'cause they were swarming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :^)
Sounds cool. But, wouldn't the lantern act like a strobe light, seeing as how fireflies flash their lights rather than run them steadily? And 40 fireflies? Wouldn't it take a long time to catch them?
make a firefly lantern is cool
Why can't you just catch fireflies and stick them in a jar with air holes?
too bad there's no fireflies where I live.
Where do they live anyway?
Very awesome uber cool
Want a natural nightlight? Catch some fireflies and make a firefly lantern. Here's how.
One thing to also mention is climate and altitude . They can effect your performance in a negative way if your not accustom to extreme conditions. Buffalo Trails is mile-high + , very dry and steep ! This was my backyard as a boy and I considered it a heavenly place to be at ! Thanks for you web site !
I wish i had used this at Philmont. If you guys go to Philmont us this. TRUST ME, I wish I had. Does anyone know who won the ipad? PLEASE RESPOND I AM DESPERATE TO KNOW!!!!!!!
This is DEFINITELY going to help me!
This is gonna come in really handy!
Well I will surly use these tips because I really like to hike
this is a graet way to get ready
One way to keep a steady and enduring pace while hiking either a ten mile hike or a twenty mile hike is to keep each individual hikers favorite song which maintains a sixty beat per minute musical meter (like Row, Row, Row Your Boat Gently Down the Stream and so on) and advance each hiking step to one beat of the song for the entire length of the hike–the favorite song doesn't have to be sung out loud, but if the song is maintained for the entire hike, the hiking pace is steady, constant and the hiker usually enjoys the hike more than a grudgingly here we go again on a "ten mile hike or twenty mile endurance hike".
WOW thanks we went hikeinhg in the smoky mountains and these were really useful.
This helped
im going on a back packing trip with my troop this summer in new mexico. im really happy i saw this as im starting to work out for our trip ahead. I hope this tip pays off this summer
A good thing to do before trips to philmont or any other place is to do shake downs. I am going to isle royale this summer and we have 6 shake downs where you can get a good pace.
and before a trip you should do some strength traing like going out for a 45 minute run
though hiking boots are good 4 multi day hikes. 4 short 7 mile day hikes in good wheather i prefer to use my mizuno running shoes they provide support for me plus i have strong ankels and they are comfortable.
Use hiking boots with sturdy ankles.
Don't drink soda for two or three days before the hike, it helps prevent cramps. Also, when you begin to breath hard try breathing in through your nose and out your mouth.
How does that help?
Good advice! Regular exercise before hiking helps too. Step exercises help me.
I am going to philmont in a year these are good tips I can start practiceing and get really good at
Thanks for the tip!
Please do an article on hiking boots. What's good and what's bad.
I had just came back from philmont last week and if this article came out sooner it would of really helped me. It was really strenous trying to cope with the eelevation. One day when i was there we hiked 15 miles. It was a lot of work but really fun. Philmont is the best.If you have the chance to go you should do it.Thanks!
The rest step really works. My boss guides trips in addition to his normal day job, and when he goes to Denali he teaches everyone the rest step. Everyone gets to the top, and the rest step is really what saves them.
Thanks for the tip!
nice tip
why didn't they have this site before. I just went to buffalo trails for my first year and boys always get tired so quickly. A hint to new patrol leaders read this and tell your patrol so they might complane less
I am going to Grand Canyon in a week these will help
Egad! Never, ever step over a log on a trail. I don't know how the rattlesnakes at Philmont behave, but if you step over a log down South you're apt to step onto a water moccasin. It won't be pleasant for either of you.
You've provided some very good and useful advice here. I've been around Scouting for years. I earned Eagle Scout in about 1965. I hiked alot at Camp Geiger near St. Joseph, MO. I really appreciate my experience as a member of Tribe of Mic-O-Say. My first year at Camp Geiger, my Mom bought me a new pair of boots that weren't broken in. I know she meant well, but I sure got a lot of blisters. Make sure your boots fit well and are well broken in before you go to camp or on a long hike, and follow the advice provided here. Mr. Haviland knows what he's talking about!
I learned that a long time ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is really useful! I am going to Philmont next year, and am proud to say my crew and I are dong these things. Thanks, BL!
The key to a smooth hike: setting the right pace. Here's how to find it.
As a part of bicycle maintenance: How many people are required to purchase a bicycle's license tag from their respective State's Deparment of Motor Vehicles as a bicycle registration? Some people are required to register their bicycles with their respective states by requiring the bicycle owner to purchase a bicycle license tag similar to the license tags that are required for motorcycles, mopeds, automobiles, passenger buses, recreational sailboats and recreational motor boats, and commercial trucks.
use it for what it was made for right?
Good info. I have a very expensive bike and i need to know how to maintain it.
Thanks for the info
There's alot of tools and liquid stuff that I don't really have.
Check your bike for bad brakes bad berings,ect.
Why does the inner tube blow and why is it so hard to find the replacement inner tubes?
how do u fix your bikes tire with a dollar when its poped
No, hosing then drying quickly will not rust it, especially if you use oil around the easily rustable areas. (brake locks, pedals, etc.)
my aunt who races bikes said its not very good to use wd40 on you bike. but you don't have to belive what she says if you don't want to (but I would)
If you hose off your bike, won't it rust?
you really do not have to talk your whole bike apart
they no how 2 do this stuff!
Maintaining your bike is your responsibility, both for your safety and that of the friends you ride with. Luckily, tuning up your bike isn't as hard as it might seem when you first try. Here's how to maintain some of the components on your bike.
I love fishing with my grandpa and I'll bet he will love this tip cause he loves nature and tries to make the fish feel no pain at all.
my bro cought a brow on a fly the other day
and a 2 pound brown the day befor!!!
i just cought a 17 pound king on lake Ontario yesterday!!!
I think that these suggesttions are only for beginners really, I go fishing quite often, but, I would not follow these rules, but that is just my opinion.
to stop it from wiggiling squese its gills together
you NEED gloves when handling sunfish
Instead of using gloves, just wet your hands.Circle hooks also help because it hooks on the side of the mouth.
one kind of fish buries and starves itself if you release it
this is about sport fishing isnt it for eagle scout i need to know how to prepare it to eat
A tip for fishing is even if you don't catch anything have fun.
If the hook gets caught in the gills or eye and the chance of survival is low, break the fish's neck. If you do it right, it is a quick and un-painful way to put it out of it's misery.
I love to go fishing and I caught about 13 fish.
I have only caught 4 fish but I still like it a lot anway.
thats cool……….. i caught a 7 pound fish one time and it loocked like it should of been like 25 pounds….
THank you for the good tip
I love fishing!!!
I always catsh and release.
The biggest fish i ever caught was an 18 inch largemouth bass!
(I've also caught some 14-16in. pickerel)
awesome! i love thispage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thats nice oh yes
it kinda hard to get it out of the eye trust me on this one guy
you'll have kill the fish
what if you pay 6.50 for your fishing lure nobody would do that.
fishing is fun. i have never kept a fish that i have caught, but i have only caght seven fish i think and they were all 3 – 4 inch bluegill
thats cool i just getting into fishing
I been fishing at Lake Ontario for 3 years now and have only caught 9 fish.
I think these tips are very helpful
If you dull the tips enoughf to not seriously injur the fish you wouldn`t catch any thing!!!!!
i think they need to tell you how to hold the fish without its gills cutting you.
my dad needs to know this !
whats the easiest way to catch a fish?
Have some one throw it at you
People need to wear gloves
fishing is part of survival
I hope all people know this fact
fishin is my favorite hobbey im down at the pond at least twice a day
The last time i went fishing my great grandmother was hooked in the thumb, but i caught baby bass and a normal bass.
Fishing is great I love to fish rivers lakes ect. sometimes its easy to get the hook out with your hand but sometimes if its hard don't hesitate use a tool
wearing gloves can still remove the slime. so that you dont remove the slime you need wet hands. if you are affrade to touch them then wear gloves that have been soaked in water.
why put the fish back keep it and eat it
i like fishing i cought one two days ago
I like fishing
When you catch a fish always be gentle, and don't hook yourself!
Use gloves so u do not remove the slime , it is the fishes way of protecting its self from harmful parasites . If u don't have gloves get your hands wet before handling fish please.
another good way to get hold of a fish:
use a washcloth/ something like it to grip it
Fishing is FUN!
if u're in a lake, gently pull the fish back n forth till it swims away. and don't toss it in the water; put it in the water gently.
In the title of the passage, it doesn't say if the tips will work for all fish species or for just one species.
I still think catching fish is mean :(
use gloves if you are holding a fish with stingers
actually dont use gloves, just make your hands wet it doesnt take the fishes slime away from it
If you want to now how to hold a fish without getting hurt then hold your thumb and your finger on the fishes mouth.
you half to use gloves
Here are a few tips for ensuring the fish you catch have the best chance of survival.
I would question the use of galvanized metal for cooking, this could lead to Zinc poisoning. Also, there could possibly be some dangers from the furnace putty as well. Just my two cents.
Yes! It works great!. We have been using it for years to make everything from dinners to desserts to popcorn! Thanks for sharing the article!
Why not just use a reflection oven? Cheaper, lighter, easier to make. Seems more scout friendly and feasible.
An outline drawing of the finished project and maybe photos from the side, front and back and I could visualize the stove as a whole. thanks for submitting the article.
yeah i've seen stuff like that… for those of you who built it that does it work?
I pictured a big old metal mailbox with coals and a shelf – whew…it looks complicated for this Scout!
It would be nice to see clearer photos of the stove, the dark background does not aid in viewing a black stove! Nice concept!
very useful information! it's good to know that mailboxes offer something useful for a change!! other than recipients of bills and more bills..
is it solar
I tryed it and it dose not work
that cheap to make compared to other stoves ive made
This is really cool,I would like to build this.
I think I will try to make it and see how well it works
The Mailbox would be hard to get, but that is awesome.
WOW thats complicated
im workin on building a much simpler version that requires only two mailboxes and some sheet metal.
I've made one of these before, it actually worked pretty well.
Awsome!! =0 :D
I got to try this.
COOL i'm going to try it
wow but cool
That mailbox stove is a pretty smart idea!
Why not just buy a grill
any girls
It looks cool but it sounds really hard
good point
galvanized screen: BAD idea. when sufficiently hot, it will release zinc fumes and make you ill.
What an awesome idea! Great job Scouts.
it awsome me and my dad made it. i finished it today, im dying to cook in it.nice idea.Do you think you could post some of your troops recipies on here
this is sweet and great
This is the greatest project i have ever seen. I really had a fun time getting to make this mailbox stove. =0
Sweet idea! I think this would be a great summer prodject for use in the fall when it gets more windy and fires are allowed in most areas.
I need help with step 17. I don't get which way the sheet of metal goes in.
You place the sheet metal so the edges point to the back of the large mailbox.
wow i love it i can't wait to start!!!!thanx for the instructions
Here it says to use galvanized screen. When heated it can release some chemicals that you don't want on your food or to be breathing in. I don't know how hot this can get, but its better safe than sorry.
Impressive invention!! Troop 33 is really on the ball. Are there any other inventions they've done? How about a video to purchase with not so close-up photos? Thanks for the instructions..really cool!
It is easier than it looks. Using 2 old mailboxes (as our troop did) is the way to go. Why buy new when you can recycle. There were a couple of holes in our old mailboxes which did not affect performance, they added character. THANKS! How about some recipes?
Wow! That's a great ideah that would make camp cooking easier!
It would be great if Boys Life would print these and a bunch of recipes in book form.
Thanks. I've been waiting months for the instructions to make this. I'm dying to get started.
It's too bad these aren't sold in stores. I would buy 2 of them; one for my troop and the other for my family and me!
this is such a great idea! Thanks for posting.
this isso cool i am saving my money for one
It seems easier to arc wield the seems,than to use heat 4000 jamex!
This is so cool. Thanks for posting this. i can't wait to make one.
Looking for a unique and fun way to cook for your troop? Do what this North Carolina troop does: Cook in a mailbox.
I would love the opertunity to hike any one of those. I just learned about the Civil War and early American history, and would like to hike historical sites. I really appreciate those early explorers toughing it out. I would really like to hike the Gettysburg trails. It would be really cool to see where the battle happened. Thank you very much for writing this very interesting article.
My troop whent down to gettysburgh and did the trail we made a week out of it did the trail one day, the museam the next and went sight seeing the other it was great we used a troop from gettysburgs cabin and the weather was perfect we didnt need a tent we just slept under the trees it was great
The Historic National Road offers mile after mile of plenty of scenic hiking over mountains and across rolling hills.
The "Ole Chisolm Trail" of Texas offers many miles of hiking across the southwest and the state of Texas. It can't be hiked without a canteen handy to quench a hiker's thirst.
this is so cool
This is cool stuff.
I love boyscouts because I get to do all sourts of cool stuff.It is so much fun when you get to earn all of the badges.You also get to go on awsome trips and do fun activites and games.You also get to do stuff with your pack,den and your family.
It is really fun when you win a contest.It is also fun when there are alot of people yo-u do know and it is also fun when you get to know new people that you never met be- fore.
I went to Grand Canyon National Park this past August. :D
pretty cool
I'm not a boy but I loved the historical trial descriptions. I had no idea most of these existed. Thanks!
the powell plateau is aesome!!!!(I hiked it over spring break.)
Neet I learnd a lot!
Hey cool I learned quite a bit
By exploring a historical trail, hikers can follow in the footsteps of the trailblazers who carved their own paths through the American wilderness.
In scouts you have a buddy. Your tips are great for the solo canoe adventurer but since there are two of you for scouts always tandem lift the canoe and save your energy for the actual portage. Also have your buddy walk with you so he can help you if there's a need on the trail; he'll also be there to help it off you at your destination. That is the "Properly" way to do it.
Portage: pronounced por-táge — a French-Canadian verb. Loosely translated, it means to wear a canoe on your head while simultaneously hiking through the mud. In the southern United States, the word portage is a descriptor generally taken to mean a canoe does not make a very good hat.
How do you know how to read the difficulty of a river to know that it would be best to portage around a difficult skill level of canoeing that is above a person's own skill level? How do you portage a canoe and carry along a person's own backpack and backpacking equipment?
It helps if you have a PFD that has padding around the back of your neck, the canoe can rest on it and it will be more comfortable, also if you have a pack on it makes it a lot easier to balance the canoe.
i like 2 canoe
now how do you put it back on the ground
sweet! also when setting the canoe back down at the end of the portage, walk right into the water so the canoe doesn't have to go right down to the ground. its easier.
it was cool how lo learn how to do that cause i came on this web site for a project and i got a 85% on it thanks for who did this web site.=)
You will know you have portaging down when you run the portage one way with a canoe and Duluth pack on your back and then return carrying a strangers canoe to help them out. Of course I was 18 the last time I did it!
Phew! It was nice knowing that the way that we usually do it is not as safe as it is this way! Thanks for saving us!
I always thought the portaging of the canoe was hard. Thanks for the tip!
I know nothing about these calls no matter how hard I try I cant remember them I love this article!!!!
2 things:
When you hear rock, do NOT look up to see if anything is falling. Instead, stand as close to the rock as possible, In hope that the rock bounces against the face. Do NOT go far from the face- if it bounces, u may be hit.
Also, some climbers will say "take" instead of tension and up rope.
well there are a few more calls than that but that's pretty much it. Anybody heard of "hold", "send it up", "tie in", or "pocket"? Probably not, but ya those are calls too.
that is not all the calls there is also down and locked which means you check the carabiner. you also shout helmet and slap your helmet and yell gloves and show your gloves
Hey Anonymous, when no one brakes the rope you either have serious injuries or die.
what happens when nobody can brake the rope
wow this is useful info thanx boys life
I thought the dialog was cool
In scouts we are going on a climbing outing. I told my scout master about this site and now he will use the info when we go climbing! Thanks, Boys Life!
When climbing or rappelling, it's very important for the person on the rock to communicate well with his belayer. To do this, they use "calls." Here are some of the generally accepted signals for belaying climbers and rappellers.
I'm making the table next year at summer camp!
easy games
cool! though If yu lower the table you could make it a seat or bench, if you widen it.
can u use the table as a bed?
Yes just find trees that are wider apart
Very useful stuff. Chair is very simple but cumfee so is table. :)
definitely gonna use the chair
that flagpole was cool, im gonna make one
flagpoles are harder to make than u think they take forever with a group
the flag pole & the chair are probably the esayest ones
Useful stuff, it's great to actually "make" stuff instead of just watching others…
It sounds really great but also very hard
P.S. I really need to try this!!!
I made the flag pole yesterday and it's still standing today! This is the longest time anything i've made has stayed together between it breaking and my parents telling me to take it down!
How about "Build Your Own" Shelters?
Go to a survival course, take notes / pics, and send to BL MAG.
Check out the wilderness Survival & Pioneering merit badge pams
yeah, how about it. Shelter. It's a good idea!!!!!!
thats cool I going to do that!
i have to try that!!! :)
the flag pole is in the handbook but I like the chair and the table.
i like the flag pole
i have got to try that
The chair looks so comfortable.
it works good
It finally makes sense!
Our computer won't show us all of the video.How do I know how they put up the flag pole?And wy does it say I am posting the comment to fast?
That decreases the pack load!
I should try that
at summer camp
it was so much fun
there awesome
we made a watch tower. up in scotland.
and a zipwire.
they are just made of a frames and square lashings
The series of videos are instructive enough for one to build the flagpole, table or chair for a camp site. We thank the producers for their effort to educate us, thank you.
awsome chair!
these instructions will be very helpful in me getting my first class rank
cool,i love the flag pole !
With the right pioneering skills, you can create all kinds of contraptions that come in handy at a campsite.


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Wonderful accommodations near Parliament, the tram, the the subway and close to restaurants. Everything is brand new with attention paid to details and quality. Great breakfast with local favorites that changed daily. Owners speak English, are present and very helpful. We recommend!
Carmen and Thomas were most gracious hosts for their newly renovated B&B. Thomas gave us a most helpful over view of the city and Carmen made every breakfast special - which was set up to encourage visiting with others staying with them. When we decided to sit on the balcony and enjoy a glass of wine after a big day of walking Carmen thoughtfully prepared a snack plate for us. The location is outstanding by the Danube and Parliament buildings so you can walk anywhere. Wonderful restaurants in the area. We enjoyed Budapest so much - and our stay at Annabelle's certainly contributed to that.
My husband and I had the pleasure of spending a long weekend at Anabelle's B&B. It is just as pristine and the bedding just as white as the photos show. The attention to detail is noteworthy. The B&B is housed in a turn of the century building and the entire floor of the B&B has been beautifully renovated combining the charm of the original molding and huge windows with clean lines and a contemporary feel to the rooms. The breakfast is as fine a breakfast as you could find at the Four Seasons . . . from cereal to eggs to muffins to fresh bread from fruit to the very fine goose liver pate. The manager, Thomas, and his wife Carmen are extremely service oriented and can address your every need from train tickets to the difficult to obtain opera tickets. They are a joy to work with and extemely competent at making guests feel comfortable. It is without hesitation that I highly recommend Ananbelle's B&B for stay of any length in Budapest.
We stayed at Edith's Place in Budapest during our June 2013 travels. The apartment is amazing and spacious, with all amenities promised. Our host Laszlo is very knowledgable and helped us with our stay with recommendations and information. He would come over in the mornings to make breakfast and chat with us about our plans, giving tips on the bus schedules and how to get around (very much needed, as we are not skilled navigators). I highly recommend taking him up on his offer to be a tour guide, as it was one of the more informative and delightful trips we went on while in Budapest. We started out at the history museum in Buda castle for an overview of Hungarian history and then he took us around to the main sights in Budapest. We were a group of two adults and a teenager and had more than enough room. Our teenager got a room and a bathroom (with his own couch and tv area) to himself, and there was a second bathroom and bedroom, plus space in the living area for a third bed. Laszlo was waiting for us at the train station when we got in and took us right up to the apartment. The apartment waswell stocked with the little things when we showed up - shampoo and conditioner, some food in the fridge, some alcohol on the shelf. :) Little surprise extras that added to the warmth and welcome of our stay. Overall, our stay here was definitely one of the best of our trip so far, and when we come back, we'll definitely be booking a repeat visit! The apartment is very close to bus, train and tram pick up points. There is a little grocery store right around the corner with most items you may need. Shopping malls within walking or a couple stops on a tram away. Easy access to the Pest side of the city while enjoying the quieter aspects of the Buda side. We certainly feel very fortunate for having met our host and picking this apartment for our stay.
When we decided to spend the holidays in Budapest, we were looking for accommodation that will be enough for four of us and a place that will be close to transportation and close to major attractions. We found just that when we booked Edith`s place.Located in a small street, apartment is only two minutes from the metro and tram station. It is also a walking distance to a beautiful Castle District. The apartment was very clean and spacious (enough for six people) and our host was very friendly and willing to help with evry our need. In any case a place where we hope to come back again.
We were thrilled with our stay at Edith's Charming BnB. Located on the Pest side of Hungary's Budapest...we were close to bus stops, fine restaurants, and many interesting things to see. The place was clean and neat, and the breakfasts served by Laszlo were great! He is so happy to give you info on what to see and do in Budapest, and he's quite a good storyteller too! We enjoyed spending our mornings with him. You would surely enjoy resting your traveling bones here at Edith's.
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We planned a very robust European vacation and I think we bit off more than we could chew but our stay with Laszlow was reenergizing! His place was more than abundant for our 5 person family and it was very close to all that Budapest has to offer. We will stay with him for another 4 days next time we are in his neck of the woods. This is a Great choice for any family!
We booked this property primarily for its location. The views are absolutely awesome, no disappointment there!! It was such a nice start to the day to have the breakfast on the terrace looking down onto the buildings of the castle district and the Parliament. It's sensational!! It is in a quiet part of Budapest on the Buda side but there is easy access to public transportation. The rooms are good size though a bit dated, but still romantic with the backdrop of the city through the windows. We will definitely stay in this property on our next trip to Budapest.
My family and I, along with a couple family friends of ours, stayed at the Kapital Inn for about a week as a part of our Eastern Europe vacation this summer. Upon the conclusion of our trip, the six of us unanimously agreed that our stay at the Kapital Inn was by far the most comfortabe and enjoyable stay we had during the course of our month long vacation, even though we stayed at 4 or 5 start hotels in Vienna, Prague, and Saltzburg. What stood out the most to me was not only the immaculate cleanliness of the rooms and bathrooms, the flatscreen tvs and Star Wars movies available to watch, or the superb location in the heart of Pest, but the charming hopitality that our host, Albert, presented to us. Albert picked us up at the train station the minute our train arrived and arranged transportation for us. He offered to make us breakfast every morning, (and he makes a delicious omelette!) Albert helped us plan each of our days and marked a personal map for each of us. His immense knowledge of Budapest, its history, and his collection of Rick Steve's books made touring the city a breeze. He also made excellent restaurant recommendations (try Klassz Bistro while you're there). He was a much better concierge than the ones at any other hotel we had visited. Overall, Albert was a fabulous host who goes above and beyond to help his guests have a fabulous stay. He was absolutely lovely, most definitely the nicest person we met on our trip. I would not hesitate to stay with Albert again. I cannot wait until I go back to Budapest, Albert, and the Kapital Inn!
My friend and I had a trip planned to Budapest and having a room booked on the Pest side, we desired a place to stay on the Buda side for a few days first in order to fully explore the Castle District. Edith' place could not have been more perfect for us. Laszlo picked us up from the airport and proceeded to drive us to what would be our home for 2 nights, treating us to a remarkable view of the lights of the Chain Bridge, Buda Castle and Fishermans Bastion which is truly a sight neither of us will ever forget. To be clear, the apartment is huge, and I was pleasantly surprised that all of the pictures, which do not the place justice, are included. My friend and I had 2 full bedrooms, 2 baths, a kitchen, laundry room, (stocked with soap) dining room and large living room all to ourselves. As we relaxed in the evening after a day of exploring, we remarked that the apartment could easily sleep 8 adults. But the convenience and comfort is only outweighed by the thoughtfulness and care of Laszlo who catered to and anticipated our every need. He was our personal concierge: directing us to sites we desired, showing us where the nearest market was to buy snacks and wine for our evening ritual even allowing us to request what time we would like him to arrive each morning to make us breakfast. We truly appreciated all that was taken care of so that we could focus on enjoying this magical city.
First of all, Lazlo met us at the airport, which was so helpful for 2 women arriving in a new country. The apartment was beautiful, very comfortable, very clean, spacious, and we loved staying there. It is very close to the castle district, so sight-seeing was very easy from this location. The people of Budapest are very welcoming, kind, and friendly, and we felt so happy to be there!! I hope to go back with my family, and will hopefully be able to stay here again. It exceeded all of my expectations, and Lazlo was a most excellent host!! He makes the most delicious breakfast, and fabulous coffee. Thanks again Lazlo and Edith!!
The room was to my liking and the view of the castle was atmospheric.It was heaven looking out of the window of the breafast room, to see the local skyline of Parliament and church spires. It was so peaceful and the local amenities are in easy reach.
Having travelled all over the world, we've made quite a few friends, and whenever they visit us in Budapest, this B&B has proven to be the best place we could find for them to stay at. We stayed here ourselves twice, when renovating our apartment. Most recently, four friends from Australia stayed at the Bellevue in February, and have commended us for choosing this B&B for them. The Innkeepers, Judit and Lajos, speak fluent English, and go to great lengths to make your stay worthwhile: giving helpful tips using their deep well of knowledge of the city and its history. The air-conditioned rooms are furnished smartly, kept tidy and clean. Breakfast is enough to last you through till dinner. The surroundings are one of the major selling points; not many visitors realize they are staying in a World Heritage Area, in downtown Budapest, yet saved from the hustle that usually accompanies such a central location. All our friends who stayed here have reiterated what we told them aforehand: staying at the Bellevue is like staying in a friend's house with all the benefits of not staying in a friend's house.
I found out about Bellevue on Tripadvisor and was very pleased with the comments. I came to Budapest for business but spent first a week-end with my boyfriend. Both of us enjoy authenticity and we preferred to spend our week-end in a B&B rather than in one of those international chains. That's how I found Judit from Bellevue ! At our arrival Judit and her husband warmly welcome us. They gave us very useful information for example about public transport. This was very useful to know for example that taking the bus 16 we would arrive very close to the house back from our long journey. They also informed us on interesting exhibitions and places to visit. We also enjoyed the very interesting discussions with them. Judit and her husband had a very interesting life, that I leave up to you to discover. The house is very well maintained. Our room had a balcony with a unique view to the Parliament and the basilique. This view is truly exceptionnal and you can't find it in most of international hotel chains in Budapest. We also enjoyed the very good breakfast. Judit made sure that we had everything we needed and we enjoyed our conversation with her and her husband while having breakfast. Bellevue is very well located, very close to the castle area and also to Deak metro station, where you visit the Basilique. The Parliament is also very close. In the evening, we recommend you the Parfait restaurant as well as Café Kör. Both are close to the Basilique. The Parfait restaurant proposes excellent menus for 3000 florins per person. After dinner you can enjoy a coktail at BOB, right to the Basilique when you face it. There is life music in the bar. The Black and White bar, next to BOB, is very good as well. We went to the Karpatia restaurant to listen to gipsy music. However we don't recommend you to go there, the restaurant was quite empty, the musicians did not really play gipsy music and prices are exagerated given the quality of the food. Enjoy your stay in Budapest !
Breakfast on the balcony and and sparkling view across the rooftops and bridges to a city just waiting to be explored. I couldn't hardly wait to get started. An added bonus was the our hosts enthusiastic and generously shared local knowledge. I felt like I had an inside track on the city. Each day closed with few minutes on the balcony and another view of the city, this time under the stars and moon and the twinkle of lights across the bridges. A thoroughly lovely visit. Looking forward to going back.
We had a nice and very clean room just next to the castle within walking distance of the metro which took us within 5 minutes to the city center. The breakfast was ok, we liked to take it on the balkony overlooking the city. We can recommend this pension and would like to stay there again.
I was taken to my room and was immediately impressed with its spaciousness. There was a safe to put my valuables in and outside a wonderful serene atmosphere of the castle. It was just so peaceful. The breakfast room has a wonderful view of the parliament buildings and St Ann'e church Spires. You go down the steps near the Budavar Pension and can find the local restaurants, Metro, buses, or just walk along the Danube.
Great location just below Castle Hill, and not far from tramway. Great breakfast selection. Friendly staff. Would stay here again.
Judit and Lajos were brilliant hosts - friendly, informative and very helpful. Bellevue is in a fantastic location with great views, easy access to public transport while at the same time being quiet and private. It really was a home away from home and I would recommend it to anyone, particularly single travellers. Thank you Judit and Lajos!
The innkeepers Judit and her husband are so warm and hospitable that they will do everything to make your stay memorable....Everything has a personalized touch ... Right from getting to oriented to the maps, the lovely breakfast that they cook and serve.. & the lunches they pack for your journey when you leave ... We stayed there for 4 nights in early Sep'08... Everything was perfect .. I would love to go there again
Very helpful hosts and great deal for the money.
Having made a reservation and paying a deposit through an inconvenient bank transfer (note, only cash is accepted), my wife and I arrived late afternoon to find the Budavar Pension locked with no one to let us in. We luckily had a mobile and called to notify the not so present Innkeeper, Dr. Belso of our arrival. He seemed unaware and did not seem concerned that we were standing outside in mid-winter weather. His stated two minute wait became ten before a young man came rushing to the door racing past us without a greeting or apology. We felt as if we were bothering Dr. Belso or whoever came to open the door (no one ever introduced themselves). For five nights our bedroom was left unchanged; sheets, towels, garbage bins. Breakfasts were far from continental and more along the lines of subsistance. No staff were ever present or available past 10am which for holiday makers is usually a good time to be waking up. Upon our departure, we properly prepared our remaining cash payment which we willingly gave and asked politely if we could wait for an extra half hour after the 10:30am check out time for our scheudule 11am airport minibus. A gruff of sort was the answer stating that the woman needed to clean the room urgently, though this room had not once been cleaned while we were PAYING GUESTS. We were kindly suggested to have a brisk morning walk out on the street in the falling mid-winter snow with minus zero temperatures. So back out on the street my wife and I found each other waiting in the midst of Budavar Pension hospitality. No-go!
Louez un Bed and Breakfast à Budapest et pour vous sentir "chez vous loin de chez vous"
Située sur les rives des eaux majestueuses du fleuve Danube, Budapest, la capitale de la Hongrie, est sans nul doute l'une des plus belles villes d'Europe. Entre le poids fascinant de l'histoire, la culture vibrante, la vie nocturne et le nombre incalculable de choses à faire et à voir, les visiteurs sont souvent émerveillés et quitte Budapest en espérant revenir très vite dans leur B&B de Budapest pour pouvoir à nouveau apprécier les merveilles de cette ville remarquable.
À voir lors d'un séjour à Budapest, Hongrie
Les courts séjours à Budapest font toujours l'objet d'une forte demande. C'est une ville où – les guides de Budapest confirmeront - chaque coin de rue offre des vues impressionnantes. Les informations touristiques sur Budapest sont faciles à trouver et tous les offices du tourisme de Budapest proposent des visites à thème. Si vous ne faites qu'un court séjour à Budapest, ne manquez pas le Château de Buda, l'Eglise Matthias, le Bastion des pêcheurs et la Place des héros. Pour les familles séjournant dans un B&B de Budapest, le Musée des beaux-arts, le Parc de Városliget et le Zoo de Budapest sont des attractions intéressantes.
Budapest est une ville thermale en Hongrie. Nombreux sont les touristes qui louent un Bed and Breakfast pour un court séjour à Budapest uniquement pour se détendre dans les magnifiques bains turcs et les piscines thermales de la ville. L'eau jaillit à une température comprise entre 21°C et 76°C. Il y a même des jours réservés aux femmes dans certains spas et les soirs de weekend, les bains sont un endroit idéal pour rencontrer des gens et faire la fête si l'on séjourne dans une chambre d'hôtes de Budapest.
Bien entendu, un séjour à Budapest ne se résume pas à l'histoire et aux spas. Les guides consacrés aux choses à faire et à voir à Budapest regorgent d'excellents restaurants, boutiques et cafés. Vous ne connaîtrez pas la faim en demeurant dans une chambre d'hôtes de Budapest car la cuisine et les vins sont absolument fantastiques si vous demeurez dans un B&B de Budapest. La gastronomie traditionnelle hongroise est à l'honneur à travers toute la ville, et après un long déjeuner, de nombreuses pistes cyclables et piétonnes vous permettent de vous détendre avant de partir à la découverte de la vie nocturne de Budapest.
À voir lors d'un séjour à Budapest, Hongrie
La région de la Danubie centrale abrite également des endroits remarquables à visiter. Les impressionnants monuments romains de Visegard sont très prisés des touristes. Un peu plus loin le long du Danube, la superbe ville royale d'Esztergom est un endroit magnifique et impressionnant permettant de découvrir l'histoire de la monarchie en Hongrie.
Le climat de Budapest, Hongrie
Le climat de Budapest est tempéré avec des saisons bien marquées. En juillet et août, les mois ls plus chauds, les températures peuvent atteindre 30°C, tandis qu'en janvier, le mois le plus froides, les températures peuvent plonger jusqu'à -15°C.
Se rendre à Budapest, Hongrie
L'aéroport de Budapest (BUD) se trouve à 16 km du centre ville, et de nombreux taxis peu onéreux attendent pour vous conduire de l'aéroport jusqu'à votre Bed and Breakfast à Budapest ou dans l'une des régions environnantes. British Airways, Aer Lingus, EasyJet et Ryanair proposent de nombreux vols pas chers vers l'aéroport de Budapest au départ de l'Europe .

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The Superior Police are asking for your help in locating a suspect. Daniel Jenda is wanted in connection with charges related to multiple incidents of forgery and fraudulent use of a credit card. Jenda is suspected of forging multiple checks at Superior businesses and fraudulently using a family members credit card for amounts that exceed $2500.


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Even if the temperatures are still frigid and the snow is still knee-high, tropical paradise isn't far away! Use your kitchen to take yourself away to a heavenly oasis with these recipes that take inspiration from tropical island cuisines.
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Gossip Girl Season Premiere Pics: An L.A. Storyby Steve Marsi at . Comments
Being in California allowed Serena to discover a new sense of purpose. When Gossip Girl's fifth season commences, we'll learn exactly what the Upper East Side socialite has been up to on the West Coast.
So will Chuck and Nate, who stop by to see their old friend after their hedonistic adventures!
Meanwhile, back in New York City, Blair returns home from her own summer holiday, only to learn that planning a royal wedding can be a royal pain. And then there's Charlie. Sketchy, possibly crazy Charlie.
The CW just released pictures from the first two episodes of the fall. Click to enlarge below!
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I wasn't expecting CB pictures since Chuck is in LA and Blair is in NY when GG comes back but it still saddens me. Anyway, the LA pictures look amazing and Chuck looks particularly sexy in that leather jacket. Can't wait to see him riding that motorbike!
Yeah, it's a little bit of a bummer that there's no CB in these pics, but hopefully they'll be interacting again in just a few episodes. And the LA stuff looks awesome- how hot is Chuck in that jacket?! Loved Nate in the promo too, he's such an adorable little manwhore :)
I am super super super excited about CNS in LA, and not so much about anything else, lol. Unless it turns out Blair is indeed pregnant with Chuck's baby, because then I'll be thrilled!
Chuck/Nate/Serena in Los Angeles gives the show fun in the sun, with without Chuck and Blair or Serena and Blair interacting, it's basically 90210 with better clothes. Blair seems sad to be stuck in NYC with dullsville Dan and lame Louis. Think she'd rather be in L.A with the people she actually loves!
A brilliant reviewer from a prolific magazine just wrote this:
"Could Dair's unlikely, screwball comedy-esque near-relationship continue into the show's fifth season??Dair fans everywhere are holding their breath.(All ten of them). Could you link this site here? I would like to read it because I agree!. this show needs Chuck and Blair ,otherwise it's just not worth turning my tv on.
Does anyone else think that picture of Chuck, Nate and Serena look wrong? Blair needs to be there. NJBC FTW dammit WTF with Ivy and Serena matching? Are they GG's new true love pairing?
I think the problem with Gossip Girl is it lost it's heart. Blair and Serena and Chuck and Blair has always been what makes this show feel like Gossip Girl. Now I don't even get the show anymore because the writers don't get their own characters anymore. I'm not a teenage girl and like Chuck and Blair. Go figure.
Re: @Amandine, In response to this: A brilliant reviewer from a prolific magazine just wrote this:
"Could Dair's unlikely, screwball comedy-esque near-relationship continue into the show's fifth season??
Dair fans everywhere are holding their breath.(All ten of them).
lol... I find it a compliment that they think we Dair fans even consist of 10 people. We're more like white noise in a swarm of Chair fans (mostly teenage girls).
I wanted to see Blair and Chuck in the promo and the pics :(
Oh Chuck and Nate look soooo hot. Nate should always wear sunglasses and Chuck should always wear a leather jacket. Oh man this wedding crap is going to be the death of me. Good god. Please bring back Chair writers. Redeem Chuck and reunite him with Blair. Stop dragging out the inevitable. And lord almighty cut that DB crap short. Don't ruin a cute friendship with a forced romance that will only make me hate Dan more than I already do. Oh and here's a newsflash: Making Chuck look bad doesn't make boring, judgy, vanilla Dan Humpty look good. It just makes Chuck look bad. The only thing I like about Dan now is that he's been a friend to Blair. Stop pushing it.