Camping and hiking with the BSA used to be a big part of my life when I was a kid. However, I was reflecting today that the STA is so much better than the Boy Scouts (I loved scouts, but I mean duh!).

I don’t have to wear uniforms, it’s nearly 100% out in the woods, no meetings, no slogans or mantras, everyone WANTS to be there, I can come and go as I please. It’s not just dudes, and I can enjoy the occasional brewski if I wish.

It’s like Adult Scouts, only better. Why in the world did I not do this before????