SummitCorps: Bringing It Back Home
Kevin O'Keefe
August 17, 2012
When SummitCorps wrapped up in West Virginia at the end of July last year, over 1,000 Arrowmen had built almost 13 miles of trail.
With A Little Help From Their Friends
Kevin O'Keefe
August 13, 2012
For every jamboree held at the Summit, each attending Scout will donate approximately 6 hours of service work to areas surrounding the Summit.
Learn How To Build A Mountain Bike Trail — The SummitCorps Way [Video]
Kevin O'Keefe
January 2, 2012
Ever wondered how to build the perfect mountain biking trail? Here’s our answer.
SummitCorps Trails Open For Business [Video]
Kevin O'Keefe
November 2, 2011
Throughout the month of July, nearly 1,500 Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow volunteers traveled to the New River Gorge for SummitCorps: The New River Experience.
How To Build A Lasting Mountain Biking Trail [VIDEO]
Kevin O'Keefe
October 4, 2011
You’ve heard about SummitCorps: The New River Experience. And by now, you may have even checked out the new trails which officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 7, 2011. If not, here is a recap. Throughout the
All You Need To Know About SummitCorps [Infographic]
Kevin O'Keefe
October 3, 2011
Throughout the month of July, Order of the Arrow members volunteered their time to help with SummitCorps: The New River Experience. A project to build hiking and biking trails, with support from the National Park Service and the International Mountain
SummitCorps Scouts Raise Money With Patches
Kevin O'Keefe
September 24, 2011
Throughout the month of July, Arrowmen from around the country traveled to West Virginia for the biggest youth project in National Park Service history: SummitCorps. They came to build miles of trails, but ended up making an even bigger impact
What Do Salamanders, Texas And The OA Have In Common?
Kevin O'Keefe
September 22, 2011
You’ve heard of the “King of the Jungle” and Lord of the Flies, but how about “Savior of the Salamanders”? No? Well, you might know him better as national chief. Meet Jonathan Hillis, the 2011 national chief of the Order
Dulcimer Duo A Hit At SummitCorps
Kevin O'Keefe
September 14, 2011
Scouting isn’t just about roughing it in the wild. It’s about developing well-rounded individuals. During SummitCorps, the National Park Service hosted Appalachian History Night, where local performers and artisans shared their knowledge and talents with the Order of the Arrow.
Ribbon Cutting Marks Opening Of SummitCorps Trail
Kevin O'Keefe
September 13, 2011
Get on your bikes, and throw on your hiking boots, because the Arrowhead Hike & Bike Trail is officially open. The National Park Service commemorated the official opening of the trail in Fayetteville, West Virginia, with a ribbon cutting ceremony