<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Crossroads of the West Council, Scouting America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adventure starts here. Crossroads of the West Council helps youth build leadership, confidence, and lifelong memories through Scouting.]]></description><link>https://www.utahscouts.org/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:20:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.utahscouts.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Paralympic Gold Medalist David Blair Receives Distinguished Eagle Scout Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2026 OGDEN, Utah — The Crossroads of the West Council, Scouting America, will honor David Blair with the prestigious Distinguished Eagle Scout Award on Friday, March 10, at the Weber State University Track and Field Complex. The award presentation will begin at 4:15 p.m. The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award is one of the highest honors presented by Scouting America, recognizing Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated extraordinary national-level achievement,...]]></description><link>https://www.utahscouts.org/post/paralympic-gold-medalist-david-blair-receives-distinguished-eagle-scout-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d820e0646a4e908b723546</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d03c1_6505dfd3b74541118bc1b959d63cc3a2~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_720,h_288,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tyler Dayley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scouting For Food 2026: 40 Years of Fighting Hunger Through Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2026 Utah, Idaho, Wyoming - Scouting America’s Crossroads of the West Council is proud to announce the 2026 Scouting for Food Drive, a community-wide effort to combat hunger across Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. This year’s event, set for Saturday, February 7, 2026, will bring together Scouts, volunteers, and local partners in a unified effort to collect non-perishable food items for families in need throughout the region. In 2026, the campaign takes on special...]]></description><link>https://www.utahscouts.org/post/scouting-for-food-2026-40-years-of-fighting-hunger-through-service</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0918470b9e4f37fd28d857</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/401ad5_bdd6ead502474de18ce8bd01bb692e41~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_720,h_288,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jeremy Bell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Scouts Continue Food Pantry Support Following 43-Day Government Shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2025 Bountiful, Utah – Although the federal government reopened on November 12 after a record 43-day shutdown, the effects are still being felt by families across Utah. Community food pantries continue to experience increased demand as households recover from delayed paychecks and financial strain. In response, Scouts from Troop 220 of Scouting America’s Crossroads of the West Council will be volunteering at the Bountiful Food Pantry on Tuesday, November 18...]]></description><link>https://www.utahscouts.org/post/local-scouts-continue-food-pantry-support-following-43-day-government-shutdown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a091a28df43effc8ce0d3c6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:33:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/401ad5_32299d4c6c5d4182813216ff8ef91042~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jeremy Bell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crossroads of the West Council Celebrates Its 5-Year Anniversary With a Strong Camping Season—28,617 Participants Experience Scouting Adventure Across 13 Camps]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2025 Utah, Idaho, Wyoming – As the Crossroads of the West Council celebrates its 5th anniversary, the council is proud to highlight another impactful year of outdoor programs, leadership development, and meaningful experiences for youth and families. This season, 28,617 participants attended camps, day camps, high-adventure programs, and weekend events across the council’s 13 camp properties—demonstrating continued enthusiasm for Scouting’s mission and...]]></description><link>https://www.utahscouts.org/post/crossroads-of-the-west-council-celebrates-its-5-year-anniversary-with-a-strong-camping-season-28-617</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a091b510b9e4f37fd28de09</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/401ad5_fde40a933e834115ad3fb081b6d661c8~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jeremy Bell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scouting for Food 2025: 39 Years Strong in the Fight Against Hunger!]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2025 Utah, Idaho, Wyoming - Scouting America’s Crossroads of the West Council, is excited to announce the 2025 Scouting for Food Drive, a community-wide effort to help combat hunger in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. This year’s event, set for Saturday, February 8 will involve Scouts, volunteers, and local partners working together to collect non-perishable food items for families in need across the region. Scouting for Food is one of the largest youth-led service...]]></description><link>https://www.utahscouts.org/post/copy-of-scouting-for-food-2026-40-years-of-fighting-hunger-through-service</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a091c5eea733de5ffb7c431</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/401ad5_83d9849c81774a7c92a32814e091307f~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_989,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jeremy Bell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[100th Female Eagle Scout Earns Prestigious Rank!]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2025 Alpine, Utah – Crossroads of the West Council, Scouting America, proudly announces a historic milestone as it celebrates the awarding of its 100th Eagle Scout rank to a youth female member since the national organization opened Eagle Scout advancement opportunities to young women in 2019. This achievement reflects both the hard work and dedication of the Scouts and the transformative opportunities Scouting continues to provide for all youth. The 100th...]]></description><link>https://www.utahscouts.org/post/100th-female-eagle-scout-earns-prestigious-rank</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a091d38ea733de5ffb7c569</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 02:45:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/401ad5_ec3a6347f8a74d848ebbafec9678a9dd~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jeremy Bell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heroes and Helpers: $59,037 Donated to Hill Air Force Base]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2024 Ogden, Utah – The Crossroads of the West Council is proud to announce that, since 2019, the Heroes and Helpers program has facilitated the donation of $59,037 worth of Trail’s End popcorn to Hill Air Force Base. This impactful program allows donors to support military personnel, first responders, and food banks by gifting popcorn to brighten their day and show appreciation for their service. The Heroes and Helpers program provides a unique way for...]]></description><link>https://www.utahscouts.org/post/crossroads-of-the-west-council-celebrates-59-037-in-donated-popcorn-to-hill-air-force-base-through</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a091e0a0b9e4f37fd28e227</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/401ad5_1877895fd8e24b3883a352b2deec8329~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jeremy Bell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crossroads of the West Council Celebrates 2,000th Eagle Scout Award Since Formation]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2024 Genola, Utah – The Crossroads of the West Council is proud to announce a historic milestone: the presentation of its 2,000th Eagle Scout Award since the council's formation on April 1, 2020. This distinguished achievement is awarded to Hagen C. of Troop 101 in Genola, Utah, who exemplifies the core values of Scouting through his dedication, service, and leadership. Hagen earned Scouting's highest rank by completing a meaningful Eagle Scout project...]]></description><link>https://www.utahscouts.org/post/crossroads-of-the-west-council-celebrates-2-000th-eagle-scout-award-since-formation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a091eda0b9e4f37fd28e371</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 02:52:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/401ad5_2cf1ebd6fa19464c8ea921bcd3960575~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jeremy Bell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crossroads of the West Council Celebrates a Successful Summer with Over 28,000 Participants Across 13 Camps]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2024 Utah, Idaho, Wyoming – The Crossroads of the West Council is proud to announce the completion of a remarkable summer season at its 13 camps across Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming, welcoming a total of 28,853 participants. These camps, located in stunning environments ranging from lakeside retreats to high mountain peaks and the red rock landscapes of southern Utah, provided unique outdoor experiences for youth groups, helping them build character and develop...]]></description><link>https://www.utahscouts.org/post/crossroads-of-the-west-council-celebrates-a-successful-summer-with-over-28-000-participants-across-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a091fbfea733de5ffb7c8e1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/401ad5_a3a6c1995f884e6a9cd46b934ec7543d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jeremy Bell</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>