(Part of Brownie Outdoor Journey Set)
(Note: Per GSUSA’s 2025 Award Log: “These awards are retiring on 10/1/26”. While the Journey will be retiring, this will still remain as a badge.)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Brownie page has information on when all badges were released.
Can be earned as a single badge or as part of the Brownie Outdoor Journey set. (Journeys retire in Oct 2026.)
What is this badge about?
Go on a nature walk, learn how to hike safely, and eat something to give you energy.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Get some options and chose a hiking trail.
- Make trail signs OR note down things during a hike (observations or mark items on a map).
- Talk to an experienced hiker (adult, older scout, outdoor store employee) about gear you need.
- Make and take energy food (GORP, walking salad, nose-bag lunch).
- Do something fun on the hike (scavenger hunt, I spy, detective).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Meeting Plan at Bluehouse School
- Meeting Plans at DS Brownie Girl Scouts
- Meeting Plan at Earn Brownie Try-Its Blog
- Archived Copy of PDF from GS-HCC – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF
- Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
- Camp Plan at Creating Butterflies
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- At Home Plan w/Trail Signs from GSofCT – Archived Copy of PDF and TrailSigns
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – Original Link
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Decide where to go
- Try out a hiking skill
- Pick the right gear
- Pack a snack for energy
- Go on your hike!
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Mtg 1: Plan It (Find a Trail, Expert Advice, or Sightseeing), Trail Marking (Trail Signs, Know the Trail, or Observation), AND Experienced Hiker (Outdoor Store, Older Scout, or Hiker)
- Mtg 2: Trail Food (GORP, Walking Salad, or Nose-bag Lunch), AND Hiking Activity (Scavenger Hunt, I Spy, or Detective Hike)
- Brownie Hiker Mtg 2 Activity Choices by GSUSA
- Brownie Checklist for Outdoor Adventures by GSUSA
- VTK Questions for Your Expert by GSUSA
- VTK Trail Signs by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Camper Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Learn about the Animal Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is can be considered a Journey Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it. This can also be a Skill Based Badge when the Outdoor Journey is not planned – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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