 An overlook near Camp Ottari at the Blue Ridge Scout Reservation. Image by Eric Ward, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
The Blue Ridge Mountain BoysThe Blue Ridge Mountains Council is a local council of Scouting America based in Roanoke, Virginia, serving southwest and south central Virginia. Established in 1972 through the merger of the Piedmont and Blue Ridge councils, it operates the Blue Ridge Scout Reservation, the largest council-owned scout reservation in the U.S. The council engages approximately 13,562 members and is known for its historical participation in community events and development programs, though it faced significant financial challenges due to declining membership, leading to the sale of assets to address debt. The council continues to promote Scouting through various programs and activities. (Source: Wikipedia)
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