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Blog postJust published: A new book entitled, “Expressions of My Gratitude”. Check it out at Also available as an E-Book It was November 20th, 2020. I had been anticipating this day as it had been announced that President Russel M. Nelson, President and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, would present a … Continue reading ANNOUNCING NEW BOOK “EXPRESSIONS OF MY GRATITUDE” →
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Blog postBy Kevin V. Hunt In our modern world, it is a great blessing and opportunity to readily hear the words of modern Apostles and other church leaders. I am grateful for the changing technology that makes all of this possible. (Material taken from a talk given by Kevin Hunt Feb. 11, 2007 – Dana Ward) … Continue reading GRATITUDE FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HEAR CHURCH LEADERS →
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Blog postBy Kevin V. Hunt On a beautiful Spring morning in 1820, a young boy of just fourteen (in his “fifteenth year” as he said) went into a grove of trees to pray. The boy was Joseph Smith. On that occasion, Joseph’s prayers were answered in a way that he never dreamed possible. As he … Continue reading GRATITUDE FOR JOSEPH SMITH’S “FIRST VISION” →
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Blog postBy Kevin V. Hunt As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I have been blessed through my life to know and live beautiful truths that are a part of the Church. I am so grateful for the knowledge of those truths as they have brought great joy and happiness to … Continue reading GRATITUDE FOR KNOWLEDGE OF GOSPEL TRUTHS →
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Blog postBy Kevin V. Hunt With some extra time on my hands, having recently retired, I have signed on as a “Service Missionary” for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I will work for the FamilySearch (family history) arm of the Church in the area of blogging and fact checking. I am excited about … Continue reading GRATEFUL FOR LIFE MOMENTS OF DANISH HYGGE →
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Blog postBy Kevin V. Hunt Back a few years ago, I was invited to talk along with our son, Rusty, in a church Sacrament meeting. The occasion was his eminent departure for a Church mission to Brazil. That talk was an opportunity to reflect upon the things that had become important to me (and to my … Continue reading gratitude for righteous guiding principles →
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Blog post“GRATITUDE FOR GENERATIONS OF MOTHERS” By Kevin V. Hunt Today is Mother’s Day, 2021. On this special day, I have reminisced about the generations of mothers who have touched my life. And as I do so, I would like to share a talk given with my daughter, Larissa’s, Mother’s Day Mission Farewell Talk May 11, … Continue reading GRATITUDE FOR GENERATIONS OF MOTHERS →
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Blog postA couple of months ago, I posted a blog for my brother, Russel “Dean” Hunt in celebration of his 65th birthday on March 14, 2021. In that blog article, located here, https://kevinthescout.wordpress.com/2021/03/14/remembering-the-immortal-dean-hunt-on-his-65th-birthday/ I announced a forthcoming publication of a book to honor and celebrate his 65th birthday. I am pleased now to announce that the … Continue reading ANNOUNCING PUBLICATION OF “THE IMMORTAL DEAN HUNT” 65TH BIRTHDAY COMMEMORATIVE ED
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Blog postGREAT NEWS! NEW BOOK AVAILABLE ON LULU. “Writing the Journal of Your Life – The How and Why of Journaling” by Kevin V. Hunt. Available for just two weeks at the pre-publication discounted price of $28.50. Available at this site: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/kevin-v-hunt/writing-the-journal-of-your-life/hardcover/product-4dzepg.html?page=1&pageSize=4 For Paperback version: For e-book Version The Official Book Description: The How and Why … Continue reading Act
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Blog postTHE IMMORTAL DEAN HUNT – CELEBRATING 65 YEARS OF DEAN Blog written in celebration of his 65th Birthday by Kevin V. Hunt Sometimes a baby is born quietly and then grows to become a giant among men. Someone who touches our hearts, is charismatic, has the natural talent to lead everyone forward, makes a major … Continue reading remembering the immortal dean hunt ON HIS 65TH BIRTHDAY →
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Blog postAnnouncing the publication of "Scouting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" - The history of the Century-long Partnership
Here is the blog link:https://kevinthescout.wordpress.com/2019/04/22/newly-published-scouting-in-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/
Scouting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has existed for over a century. But, that grand partnership is about to change. Here is the history of that -
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Blog postANNOUNCING A NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON.COM
Keys to Scouting and Youth Leadership
New Book Available Now: Keys to Scouting and Youth Leadership
A few years ago, I was conducting a Scout board of review. As was my practice at the end of such boards, I asked a question of the Scout being reviewed. I invited him to question us, “Do you have any questions for us?” I asked. He just looked at me for a few seconds and then his answer su -
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I am very pleased to announce that my Scouting Trails books are now beginning to become available on Amazon. I invite you to read the blog about them and then check out the books on Amazon. https://kevinthescout.wordpress.com/2019/01/20/announcing-gnubie-and-other-scouting-trails-books-now-available-for-you-on-amazon/ -
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Blog postAre you curious about the collections of the new Scouting Trails Museum of Scouting Memorabilia. Well, here you have a list of most of the holdings in the museum. Come over and check them out!
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Blog posthttps://kevinthescout.wordpress.com/2018/04/27/introducing-the-new-kevinthescout-blogsite/Introducing KevintheScout Blogsite
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Blog postWe had a unique Scoutmaster come to our Thunder Ridge Scout Camp. Army veteran, Travis Wood, came despite major physical challenges. Read his story here:
http://blog.utahscouts.org/camping/army-veteran-thunder-ridge-scout-camp/
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Blog postWhile at the Thunder Ridge Scout Camp this summer, we were privileged to have a truly great troop come to our camp. These guys seem to be doing everything right! They really are impressive. l Read about them at http://blog.utahscouts.org/camping/camp-thunder-ridge-here-come-the-warriors/
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Blog postWe (my wife, Lou, and I) are serving for the summer at the Thunder Ridge Scout Camp located in Southern Utah. We are having quite the adventures as the Brian Head fire made us evacuate the camp. And so we have been wandering around ever since. We are having a grand time in spite of the exciting adventures and challenges. Read about our adventures on these blog articles:
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Blog postThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today (May 11, 2017) that effective January 1, 2018, the Church will no longer sponsor Varsity Scouting and Venturing units. This is a major program shift for the Church.
Read about the changes and my thoughts on them on my blogsite: https://thescoutingtrail.org/2017/05/11/major-changes-for-lds-varsity-scouts-and-venturers/
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Blog postIt's Scout Jamboree time for Scouts all over America. There is a lot of hype and excitement as Scouts anticipate the grand Jamboree tradition.
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Blog postPinewood Derby races are pretty fun for this Grandpa with five grandsons in the race. No carving cars, no sanding wheels ... I just sit back and watch the race. It's great. This article just appeared on the National BSA "Scouting Wire" blog. Here is the link: Pinewood Derby with Grandpa of 5 Cub Scout Grandsons
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Blog postHere is a recent post about the connection of Scouting and Family History. Read the article that originally posted on thescoutingtrail.org Here is the link: Scouting and Family History
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Blog postThe "Scouting Wire" - a publication of the National BSA, has published one of my articles about a unique Eagle court of honor that I recently attended. Read about it here.
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Blog postFor many years I have wanted to go to the famous and historic Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. But the the opportunity never came - until recently when hen my opportunity finally came. It was not the usual Philmont trek - nor was it a Philmont typical training course - but it turned out to be wonderful and fun. You can read about my trip here: My First Trip to the Philmont Scout Ranch
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Blog post“FUN, ADVENTURE, AND ROMANCE …” One of the Youth Leadership professors at Brigham Young University – the college I attended, talked extensively to us about the “Fun, Adventure, and Romance” of Scouting. “Adventure,” he said, “Is when you do something for the first time. “Fun” is when you repeat the adventure and still enjoy it. And “Romance” is the Spirit of Scouting, the classy experiences that tie you to the program. Romance keeps you coming back for more fun and advent
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Blog postOver the past year I have blogged many Scouting subjects - and on three different blogsites. I would like to repost these articles and I invite you to peruse the articles as I post them on this Scouting Trails blogsite.
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Blog postIt was Thanksgiving and as I counted my blessings, I recognized Scouting and my years of involvement with it as one of my greatest of blessings. I decided to put some of my feelings into poetic prose. This is what I wrote on The Scouting Trail blogsite: https://thescoutingtrail.org/2016/11/24/im-so-grateful-im-in-scouting/
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Blog postSome of you may remember Dean Hunt - my brother. Dean died as the Westwood Junior Class President but touched the hearts of everyone through his caring and dynamic leadership. Dean was the Junior Class President and was known by everyone at his Westwood High School. A great leader, he triumphed even through cancer. Though facing death, Dean teaches us to have faith in God's plan for each of us, to love life, to be a friend, to face life (and death) with guts, to be a man of character, to believ
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Blog postFor all who are friends of Camp Bartlett in Idaho, you might want to check out my latest blog about the camp and the original construction of the "New Lodge" - and now the renovation of it - after a generation of Scouts have used it. I was the first Camp Director to use the new lodge. It has been remade and will be rededicated on Saturday, June 25th. Check out the blog!
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Blog postI write each week now for three different Scouting blogsites. I invite you to check out them all - and sign up with each council for regular updates as I write new articles: The Boy Scout (utahscouts.org), The Voice of Scouting (voiceofscouting.org), and The Scouting Trail (thescoutingtrail.org). Also, I'd love comments from anyone who reads the articles.
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Blog postTo those of us who live in Arizona and call it home, it is a beautiful state - unique in weather, flora and fauna. I invite you to read the Arizona: A Regional Guide - in three parts. This is Part 3 of the Series and focuses on the unique Arizona fauna of our great state of Arizona. This article will publish soon on The Voice of Scouting.
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Blog postRecently Nettie Francis posted an article on the LDS/BSA Website blog about how the "Century of Honor" book came to be. I was pleased to be a part of a team of historians who compiled the book. I invite you to read Nettie's article:
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Blog postKevin Hunt is a Scouting Veteran, Camp Director and Author/Blogger. You can now read his Scouting blogs weekly on three Scouting blogsites. Read this article to learn of him and his Scouting heritage. https://voiceofscouting.org/introducing-kevin-hunt-the-scouting-trails-blogger
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