Fall doesn't just mean back to school. It also means back to scouts. Whether it's for a Daisy or Tiger Cub, a Life or Senior scout Douglas County Libraries has the resources you need.

If you're crafting on a budget check out the Craft Mania series by Christine M. Irvin. This is a series of books covering everything from using paper plates to that scout favorite lacing.

There is something for every level of camping from beginner car camping to ultralight backpacking (did you know you can dehydrate toothpaste?). For the beginner you might like Let's Go Camping by Suzanne Slade. Teens might like Essential Camping for Teens by Kristine Hooks. Experienced backpackers would enjoy The Ultralight Backpacker by Ryel Kestenbaum. Parents and scout leaders would appreciate Camping in Comfort; a Guide to Roughing It with Ease and Style by Lynn Haney.

If you are tired of ramen noodles or are looking for something more than s'mores, check out one of these books. Solar Cooking For Home and Camp or Backpack Gourmet by Linda Frederick Yaffe and A Fork in the Trail by Laurie Ann March. These books will show you how to dehydrate trail food, build a solar oven or plan trail meals and also provide delicious recipes that even the pickiest scout will enjoy.

Planning where to go on your next hike or backpacking trip will be a breeze if you use one of the books available at Douglas County Libraries. Everything from Best Hikes with Children in Colorado by Maureen Keilty, to The Colorado Trail by the Colorado Trail Foundation is available. My favorite title is The Geezers' Guide to Colorado Hikes by Stuart A. Schneck. Our guides are not limited to just summertime activities. Colorado's Quiet Winter Trails by Dave Muller offers excellent information on cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails.

We won't guarantee that you'll be able to tie a monkey's fist after reading Knots you Need by Buck Tilton, but you will be able to recognize it. This title and the over 20 other titles in the collection will help you learn how to tie and recognize various knots. You will find satisfaction in being able to tell the subtle difference between a granny and a square knot.

Regardless if a scout is working on their first or fiftieth award Douglas County Libraries has the resources to help. Just check out our catalog at DouglasCountyLibraies.org or ask a friendly staff member for assistance. We should be able to help you have a successful year of scouting. Visit our website douglascountylibraries.org for more information.