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'''Scouting in Alabama''' has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.
'''Scouting in Alabama''' has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.


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== Boy Scouting in Alabama ==
== Boy Scouting in Alabama ==
In the 1990s, the Boy Scouts of America went through a restructuring in an attempt to reduce manpower, and in several states small historic Councils were merged into a larger ''supercouncil''. The new '''Greater Alabama Council''' is an example of such a supercouncil.


There are eight BSA local councils serving Scouts in Alabama today.
The several BSA councils operating a number of family-friendly scouting programs in Texas including [[Cub Scouts|Cub Scouts (ages 5-10)]], [[Scouts BSA| Scouts BSA (ages 11-18)]], [[Venturing|Venturing (ages 14-21)]], [[Sea Scouts]] and [[Exploring]]. 
 
* See also '''[[Alabama Eagles Nest]]''' - individuals who have made significant contributions to scouting in Texas.
 
=== BSA Scout Councils ===
There are eight [[Boy Scouts of America]] local councils in Alabama.  


# '''[[Alabama-Florida Council]]''' - BSA Council #3 serving youth in Southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, with offices in Dothan AL.
In the 1990s, the Boy Scouts of America went through a restructuring in an attempt to reduce manpower, and in several states small historic Councils were merged into a larger ''supercouncil''. The new '''Greater Alabama Council''' is an example of such a supercouncil.
# '''[[Black Warrior Council]]''' - serves youth in Central Alabama with main offices in Tuscaloosa.  The council's name refers to Chief Tuscaloosa whose name means Black Warrior.
# '''[[Chattahoochee Council]]''' - serves Scouts in Alabama and Georgia, with the Council office located in Columbus, Georgia. The council's name refers to the Chattahoochee River, which flows through Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.
# '''[[Choctaw Area Council]]''' - serving scouts in East Mississippi and West Alabama, headquarters in Meridian MS.  
# '''[[Greater Alabama Council]]''' - BSA Council #1 serving youth in Northern Alabama and the Birmingham metropolitan area.
# '''[[Gulf Coast Council]]''' - serving youth in Southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, with offices in Pensacola FL.
# '''[[Mobile Area Council]]''' - serving youth in Southern Alabama and the Mobile metropolitan area.
# '''[[Tukabatchee Area Council]]''' - serving youth in the Montgomery metropolitan area in south central Alabama.


* See also '''[[Alabama Eagles Nest]]''' - outstanding scouting service by local boy scouts
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! scope="col" width="040px" | ID#
! scope="col" width="180px" | Council Name
! scope="col" width="120px" | Office
! scope="col" width="80px" | Status
! scope="col" width="160px" | OA Lodge
! scope="col" width="320px" | Notes
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| 001 || 003 ||'''[[Alabama-Florida Council]]''' || [[Houston County, Alabama Scouting|Dothan AL]] || Active || [[Cowikee Lodge]] || Southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle
|-
| 002 || 006 || '''[[Black Warrior Council]]''' || [[Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Scouting|Tuscaloosa AL]] || Active || [[Aracoma Lodge]] || name refers to Chief Tuscaloosa whose name means Black Warrior.
|-
| 003 || 091 || '''[[Chattahoochee Council]]''' || [[Columbus County, Georgia Scouting|Columbus GA]] || Active || [[Chattahoochee Lodge]] ||
|-
| 004 || 302 || '''[[Choctaw Area Council]]''' || [[[[Lauderdale County, Mississippi Scouting|Meridian MS]] || Active || [[Ashwanchi Kinta Lodge]]  ||
|-
| 005 || 001 || '''[[Greater Alabama Council]]''' || [[Jefferson County, Alabama Scouting|Birmingham AL]] || Active || [[Coosa Lodge]] || Supercouncil in Northern Alabama and the Birmingham metropolitan area.
|-
| 006 || 773 || '''[[Gulf Coast Council]]''' || [[Escambia County, Florida Scouting|Pensacola FL]] || Active || [[Yustaga Lodge]] || [[Spanish Trail Scout Reservation]] ||
|-
| 007 || 004 || '''[[Mobile Area Council]]''' || [[Mobile County, Alabama Scouting|Mobile AL]] || Active || [[Woa Cholena Lodge]] || Southern Alabama
|-
| 008 || 005 || '''[[Tukabatchee Area Council]]''' || [[Montgomery County, Alabama Scouting|Montgomery AL]] || Active || [[Alibamu Lodge]] || South Central Alabama
|}


== Girl Scouting in Alabama ==
== Girl Scouting in Alabama ==
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== Scouting Activities ==
== Scouting Activities ==
* See also [[Alabama State Parks]]
* See also [[Alabama State Parks]]
 
* [[Wheeler NWR]] - Wildlife Refuge on the Tennessee River in Northern Alabama.
* See also [http://coosa50.org/w/wp-content/uploads/Where-to-go-Camping-Guide.pdf Coosa OA Lodge 2013 Alabama Boy Scout Camping Guide]


=== Traditional Boy Scout Camps ===
=== Traditional Boy Scout Camps ===
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# '''[[Camp Binachi CAC| Camp Binachi]]''' ([[Choctaw Area Council]]) - a wonderful retreat out among the trees and nature in East Mississippi.
# '''[[Camp Binachi CAC| Camp Binachi]]''' ([[Choctaw Area Council]]) - a wonderful retreat out among the trees and nature in East Mississippi.
# '''[[Spanish Trail Scout Reservation]]''' ([[Gulf Coast Council]]) - one of the largest wilderness boy scout camp in the southeast.  Located near Pensacola FL with canoeing, fishing and swimming.
# '''[[Spanish Trail Scout Reservation]]''' ([[Gulf Coast Council]]) - one of the largest wilderness boy scout camp in the southeast.  Located near Pensacola FL with canoeing, fishing and swimming.
# Maubila Scout Reservations
# '''[[Maubila Scout Reservation]]''' ([[Mobile Area Council]]) - 400 acre traditional wilderness boy scout camp near Jackson AL.
# Warner Scout Reservation
# '''[[Warner Scout Reservation| Camp Tukabatchee]]''' ([[Tukabatchee Area Council]]) - one of two scout camps located on the 1000-acre '''Warner Scout Reservation''' a modern lakefront scouting facility in Autauga County, Alabama.


=== Recreational Camps ===
=== Recreational Camps ===
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# '''[[Camp Gallant CHC| Camp Gallant]]''' ([[Chattahoochee Council]]) - camporee facility on West Point Lake.
# '''[[Camp Gallant CHC| Camp Gallant]]''' ([[Chattahoochee Council]]) - camporee facility on West Point Lake.
# '''[[Camp Pine Mountain CHC| Camp Pine Mountain]]''' ([[Chattahoochee Council]]) - 1920's boy scout camp used for both primitive camping and cub scout events located near West Point GA.
# '''[[Camp Pine Mountain CHC| Camp Pine Mountain]]''' ([[Chattahoochee Council]]) - 1920's boy scout camp used for both primitive camping and cub scout events located near West Point GA.
# '''[[Warner Scout Reservation| Camp Hobbs]]''' ([[Tukabatchee Area Council| TAC]]) - cub scout resident camp in Autauga County, Alabama on the Warner Scout Reservation.


=== Youth Group Camps ===
=== Youth Group Camps ===
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* Camp Westmoreland - CLOSED
* Camp Westmoreland - CLOSED


=== High Adventure Bases ===
=== High Adventure ===
# '''[[Cheaha State Park]], Highest Point in Alabama''',  is a 2719 mountain-top wilderness preserve. Facilities include a 30-unit resort inn, restaurant, vacation cottages, chalets, modern campground, picnic areas, biking trails, hiking trails and lots of beautiful scenery.  One of the most popular destinations in the state park system.  Trailhead to many of the best state hiking trails.
# '''[[Cheaha State Park]], Highest Point in Alabama''',  is a 2719 mountain-top wilderness preserve. Facilities include a 30-unit resort inn, restaurant, vacation cottages, chalets, modern campground, picnic areas, biking trails, hiking trails and lots of beautiful scenery.  One of the most popular destinations in the state park system.  Trailhead to many of the best state hiking trails.
# '''[[Camp Jackson GAC| Camp Jackson]]''' ([[Greater Alabama Council| GAC]]) -  a 515-acre primitive camp located 5 miles east of Scottsboro on the Tennessee River at Jones Cove.
# '''[[Camp Jackson GAC| Camp Jackson]]''' ([[Greater Alabama Council| GAC]]) -  a 515-acre primitive camp located 5 miles east of Scottsboro on the Tennessee River at Jones Cove.
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# '''[[Camp O'Rear BWC| Camp O'Rear]]''' ([[Black Warrior Council| BWC]]) - a 90-acre primitive-style facility located in Jasper, AL.
# '''[[Camp O'Rear BWC| Camp O'Rear]]''' ([[Black Warrior Council| BWC]]) - a 90-acre primitive-style facility located in Jasper, AL.
# Camp Pushmataha - is the council's weekend primitive facility, and was at one time the Council Camp. It is located in Citronelle, AL.
# Camp Pushmataha - is the council's weekend primitive facility, and was at one time the Council Camp. It is located in Citronelle, AL.
# '''[[Wheeler NWR]]''' is a 35,000-acre wildlife refuge on the Tennessee River near Decatur AL.  This wilderness of deep river channels and tupelo swamps is home to over 500 unique species of bird, fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.  River treks, camping and hiking Trails.


=== State Landmarks and Museums ===
=== State Landmarks and Museums ===
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# '''[[Pinhoti National Recreation Trail]]''' - Alabama-Georgia Hiking Adventure on  a long-distance trail, 335 miles long, it is the longest trail for both states with many scenic landmarks.
# '''[[Pinhoti National Recreation Trail]]''' - Alabama-Georgia Hiking Adventure on  a long-distance trail, 335 miles long, it is the longest trail for both states with many scenic landmarks.
* See also [http://hikealabama.org/joomla/ Alabama Hiking Trails Society] -  
* See also [http://hikealabama.org/joomla/ Alabama Hiking Trails Society] -  
== Scouting by County ==
The U.S. state of Alabama has 67 counties. <br>
[[Autauga County, Alabama Scouting|Autauga]] /
[[Baldwin County, Alabama Scouting|Baldwin]] /
[[Barbour County, Alabama Scouting|Barbour]] /
[[Bibb County, Alabama Scouting|Bibb]] /
[[Blount County, Alabama Scouting|Blount]] /
[[Bullock County, Alabama Scouting|Bullock]] /
[[Butler County, Alabama Scouting|Butler]] /
[[Calhoun County, Alabama Scouting|Calhoun]] /
[[Chambers County, Alabama Scouting|Chambers]] /
[[Cherokee County, Alabama Scouting|Cherokee]] /
[[Chilton County, Alabama Scouting|Chilton]] /
[[Choctaw County, Alabama Scouting|Choctaw]] /
[[Clarke County, Alabama Scouting|Clarke]] /
[[Clay County, Alabama Scouting|Clay]] /
[[Cleburne County, Alabama Scouting|Cleburne]] /
[[Coffee County, Alabama Scouting|Coffee]] /
[[Colbert County, Alabama Scouting|Colbert]] /
[[Conecuh County, Alabama Scouting|Conecuh]] /
[[Coosa County, Alabama Scouting|Coosa]] /
[[Covington County, Alabama Scouting|Covington]] /
[[Crenshaw County, Alabama Scouting|Crenshaw]] /
[[Cullman County, Alabama Scouting|Cullman]] /
[[Dale County, Alabama Scouting|Dale]] /
[[Dallas County, Alabama Scouting|Dallas]] /
[[DeKalb County, Alabama Scouting|DeKalb]] /
[[Elmore County, Alabama Scouting|Elmore]] /
[[Escambia County, Alabama Scouting|Escambia]] /
[[Etowah County, Alabama Scouting|Etowah]] /
[[Fayette County, Alabama Scouting|Fayette]] /
[[Franklin County, Alabama Scouting|Franklin]] /
[[Geneva County, Alabama Scouting|Geneva]] /
[[Greene County, Alabama Scouting|Greene]] /
[[Hale County, Alabama Scouting|Hale]] /
[[Henry County, Alabama Scouting|Henry]] /
[[Houston County, Alabama Scouting|Houston]] /
[[Jackson County, Alabama Scouting|Jackson]] /
[[Jefferson County, Alabama Scouting|Jefferson]] /
[[Lamar County, Alabama Scouting|Lamar]] /
[[Lauderdale County, Alabama Scouting|Lauderdale]] /
[[Lawrence County, Alabama Scouting|Lawrence]] /
[[Lee Limestone County, Alabama Scouting|Lee]] /
[[Limestone County, Alabama Scouting|Limestone]] /
[[Lowndes County, Alabama Scouting|Lowndes]] /
[[Macon County, Alabama Scouting|Macon]] /
[[Madison County, Alabama Scouting|Madison]] /
[[Marengo County, Alabama Scouting|Marengo]] /
[[Marion County, Alabama Scouting|Marion]] /
[[Marshall County, Alabama Scouting|Marshall]] /
[[Mobile County, Alabama Scouting|Mobile]] /
[[Monroe County, Alabama Scouting|Monroe]] /
[[Montgomery County, Alabama Scouting|Montgomery]] /
[[Morgan County, Alabama Scouting|Morgan]] /
[[Perry County, Alabama Scouting|Perry]] /
[[Pickens County, Alabama Scouting|Pickens]] /
[[Pike County, Alabama Scouting|Pike]] /
[[Randolph County, Alabama Scouting|Randolph]] /
[[Russell County, Alabama Scouting|Russell]] /
[[St. Clair County, Alabama Scouting|St. Clair]] /
[[Shelby County, Alabama Scouting|Shelby]] /
[[Sumter County, Alabama Scouting|Sumter]] /
[[Talladega County, Alabama Scouting|Talladega]] /
[[Tallapoosa County, Alabama Scouting|Tallapoosa]] /
[[Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Scouting|Tuscaloosa]] /
[[Walker County, Alabama Scouting|Walker]] /
[[Washington County, Alabama Scouting|Washington]] /
[[Wilcox County, Alabama Scouting|Wilcox]] /
[[Winston County, Alabama Scouting|Winston]] /


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