Trail Life USA Blog

Mark Hancock Oct 25, 2017

In The News, Let Boys be Boys, Boy Scout Alternative

Boy Scouts of America Should Let Boys be Boys

Original article appeared on Fox News website on 10/20/2017 Do the leaders of the Boy Scouts of America understand the first word of their organization’s name? With its recent announcement that it will admit girls, the Boy Scouts organization has not simply shown a profound disregard for its…

Staff Oct 11, 2017

In The News, Let Boys be Boys, Boy Scout Alternative

Girls in Boy Scouts: TLUSA Pledges to Keep Boy Focus

Character-Forming Outdoor Adventure Group Will Remain a Place Where Boys Can be Boys BELTON, S.C.—The leader of a national outdoor adventure program aiming to help develop men of character has reassured member-families and supporters that it will remain “a place where boys can be boys.”

Staff Sep 21, 2017

Mentoring, Parenting, Let Boys be Boys, Raising Godly Boys

“Let Boys be Boys,” says Dr. Dobson, author of Bringing Up Boys

On Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, Trail Life USA CEO Mark Hancock and Dr. James Dobson, spend two days discussing how to grow boys to become biblically bold, courageous men of character and conviction. The fact is, boys and girls are different. We know this for many reasons. We also understand…

Stephen Ashton Sep 07, 2017

In The News, Trail Life USA

Boys’ Christian Program CEO Champions ‘Morality & Uprightness’

Trail Life USA cited by national family values organization for creating different option to Boy Scouts BELTON, S.C.—The CEO of a flourishing outdoor adventure program, Trail Life USA, has been spotlighted by a national organization for helping develop character in thousands of boys and young men.

Staff Feb 27, 2017

In The News, Trail Life USA

CHRISTIAN ALTERNATIVE TO BOY SCOUTS After Transgender Decision

(RNS) Since the Boy Scouts of America decided to accept transgender youngsters, there appears to be a growing market for a different kind of scouting group.

Staff Aug 17, 2016

In The News, Trail Life USA

Motto: Walk Worthy

Trail Life’s motto is “Walk Worthy” and it has layers of meaning in how we live our daily lives.

Stephen Ashton Jun 30, 2016

Mentoring, Parenting, Trail Life USA

Trail Life USA CEO, Mark Hancock is Interviewed on FamilyLife Today

On June 30, 2016, FamilyLife Today aired their interview with Trail Life CEO, Mark Hancock.

Warren Cole Smith Sep 07, 2013

In The News, Trail Life USA, Boy Scout Alternative

A New Direction

RELIGION | Organizers of a Christian alternative to the Boy Scouts unveil their program NASHVILLE, Tenn.—More than 1,200 people from 44 states are gathering this weekend in Music City for the inaugural meeting of Trail Life USA, a new group that hopes to be a Christian alternative for the Boy…

Matt Gidney Nov 18, 1990

Trail Life USA, Let Boys be Boys, Troop Adventures

A Rite of Passage: Troop NC-0834's 36-hour Survival challenge

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows through the towering pines as the boys of Troop NC-0834 gathered at the edge of the woods, anticipation crackling in the air. This was no ordinary weekend; they were about to embark on the annual 36-Hour Survival Challenge, a rite of passage…