Phil Fox Sr. Memorial Park - Eagle Scouts from Barbourville, KY
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Phil Fox Sr. Memorial Park – Eagle Scouts from Barbourville, KY

Phil Fox Sr. Memorial Park – Eagle Scouts from Barbourville, KY – This weeks Travel Thursday takes us to Barbourville, KY where you can find this Eagle Scout memorial for Phil Fox.

Chained Rock Pineville, KY (Pine Mountain State Resort Park) #ChainedRock
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Chained Rock (Pineville, KY)

Chained Rock (Pineville, KY) – Here is an interesting place to go hiking and see a rock that is chained at the top of the mountain that is protecting the city of Pineville in Kentucky. This weeks Travel Thursday feature is Chained Rock! A site with a bit of history and legend to it. #ChainedRock #Pineville

Girls in the Boy Scouts of America? Here is an old Boy Scouts of America artwork from Normal Rockwell
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Girls in the Boy Scouts of America?

Girls in the Boy Scouts of America? Maybe they just need to change it to Scouts of America? Maybe combine elements from both the Girl Scouts of American and the Boy Scouts of America. That would change the rank and badge systems and more. But the Scouting movement has always been gender specific … Boy Scouts – Boy & Girl Scouts – Girl!

Hiking Safety
Posted in Creation God Hiking Scouting Weather

Hiking Safety

Hiking Safety – Hiking can be enjoyed even by novice outdoor enthusiasts, this rewarding activity also can be dangerous. Hikers often find themselves in remote locations where cellular phone signals tend to be weak, which can be troublesome, even when hiking in relatively crowded parks. That’s why it’s important to take the following precautionary measures when hiking. #Hiking #HikingSafety

Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Eagle)
Posted in Animals Bible Eagles God Jesus Christ Men of the Bible Revelation Scouting

“Eagle” in the Bible

Do you know how many times the word “Eagle” or “Eagles” are used in the Bible? I like Eagles, so I went and found out the answer. Click this blog post to find out the answer. #Eagle

Firefighting a Rewarding Career
Posted in Firefighters Scouting

Firefighting a Rewarding Career

Firefighting can be a rewarding career and exciting opportunity to serve one’s community. Firefighters protect homes and businesses when fires unexpectedly break out, saving millions of dollars in potential property loss. These invaluable workers also make emergency medical calls and may help preserve lives until paramedics or other medical services can respond. #firefighters #firefighting #fires

Red Oak Vs White Oak Leaves
Posted in Knoxville Scouting White

Red Oak vs White Oak Leaves How to Tell Them Apart

Red Oak vs White Oak Leaves: Do you know how to tell the difference between red oak leaves and white oak leaves? #RedOak #WhiteOak

National Park Service Founded: 100th Anniversary, 1916 (Centennial)
Posted in Camping Creation Hiking Scouting

National Park Service Founded: 100th Anniversary, 1916

The Organic Act of 1916 established the National Park Service within the Department of the Interior. The act stated: “The service thus established shall promote … #NationalParks #Hike100

National Trails Day
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Tennessee State Parks to Host National Trails Day

Tennessee State Parks will have Free Guided Hikes Statewide on Saturday, June 4 for American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day. A hike is a great way to see the beautiful creation of God. #findyourtrailTN #NationalTrailsDay

50K Tree Day logo
Posted in Church Creation Family God Love Scouting

50K Tree Day at Tennessee State Parks

50K Tree Day is a Calling for Volunteers for the Tennessee State Parks! A great way to help our state park and also share the love of God in service to our state and the others around. #50KTreeDay

Free Guided Hikes
Posted in Church Creation Family God Hiking Romans Scouting

Free Guided Hikes

Tennessee State Parks will offer free, guided hikes, Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving. #TNgobblewobble #OptOutside

Great American Campout logo
Posted in Camping Family God Scouting

The Great American Backyard Campout

I talk about The Great American Backyard Campout, a great time to go camping with the family in your own backyard and share some Bible stories.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Sign
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The Great Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established June 15, 1934. I talk about going hiking or camping and and explorer God’s Creation. Plus, June 15 is National Nature Photography Day. A great day to spend time with what God Created.

Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Eagle)
Posted in Bible Eagles God Men of the Bible Scouting

Isaiah 40:31 My Favorite Bible Verse and why

I share with you one of my favorite Bible Verses and Why, Isaiah 40:31. You can even download and share the graphic with this blog post.

Boy Scout - Normal Rockwell
Posted in Christian Church Eagles God Scouting

A Double Scouting Holiday

A Double Scouting Holiday. February 8, 2015. Scout Sunday & Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

Frozen Water Bottles & a Cooler
Posted in Church Family Hiking Scouting Tips

Prevent Food From Getting Soggy In a Cooler

I share a tip on how to Prevent Food From Getting Soggy In a Cooler, for when you go on that next trip with the youth, church or family and you have food and a cooler.

Cross Collection, Photo from Cumberland Inn Web site
Posted in Christian Cross Jesus Christ Scouting

Carl Williams Cross Collection

Carl Williams Cross Collection, a huge collection of crosses, located in a museum in Williamsburg, KY.

Eagle Scout Banquet
Posted in Bible Camping Church Eagles Flags God Honor Knoxville Men of the Bible Scouting

20 Years of Being an Eagle Scout

July 3, 2014 marks my 20th year of being an Eagle Scout. I talk about being an Eagle Scout. #Eagle #EagleScout #BoyScouts #BSA

Dragging the American Flag
Posted in Flags God Jesus Christ Prayer Scouting

USA Soccer Fans: Disresepecting the American flag

It is sad to see the USA Soccer fans disrespecting our American Flag. Dragging it on the ground, writing their city on it in marker, and more. #USA #AmericanFlag

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Review

I mention about Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and how you can incorporate a Bible story, perhaps the Creation story. #Aquarium #Creation #Ripleys #Gatlinburg