Books

The Journey of Waite Phillips.  A biography that follows Waite Phillips from his birthplace in Iowa ( 1883), death of his twin brother (1902), marriage (1909), and death in California (1964). Author: Michael Wallis. 

This book can be read with the confidence that this is "the way it was."  Tells the story of Philmont primarily with pictures.  A grouping of representative historical and modern photographs of the New Mexico Scout Ranch. 11" x 8.5" x 0...

A trekkers guide to the Philmont backcountry.  It is intended to give you a glimpse of the Philmont backcountry that awaits you.  It is not a comprehensive guidebook, but a tool to assist you in planning a trek. Updated for 2020, now includes...

A history of the Conquistador Council, Boy Scouts of America.  Covers almost a lifetime and a wonderful account of happy days in scouting. A great addition to the literature of Scouting. 8.5" x 5.5" x 0.5", 216 pages Author: Minor Huffman. 

The Journey of Waite Phillips.  A biography that follows Waite Phillips from his birthplace in Iowa (1883), to the death of his twin brother (1902), to his marriage (1909), and to his death in California (1964). 8" x 5.5" x 0.5", 383...

"Real philanthropy consists of helping others, outside our own family circle, from whom no thanks is expected or required." "That ranch represents an ideal of my youth.....And (it) has meant a lot to my son and his pals.  Now I want to make it...

Use the Miller Planisphere to identify starts, planets and constellations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The all plastic wheel chart allows you to select the month, date and time of day to see what stars you are looking at in the sky. As seen in the...

  Originally published in "The Springer Tribune" entitled "Colfax County Sketches".  This takes us from the beginning of the "Ponil People" to the present.  This is a trek through history "Out in God's Country". A History of Colfax...

This book is a part of The Basic Essentials Series; backpacking, camping, and compass.  This books concentrates on skills for beginners interested in walking in the woods for a day hike or weekend excursion.  Obtaining tips to make your trip...

Part of The Basic Essentials Series including; backpacking, camping, and compass. This book is an effort to increase the skill level of the general camping public by beginning with the idea that, "Skills are more important than things." ...

A Million Miracles by David Mullings. In commemoration of Philmont's 75th anniversary this book was written to explain Philmont's Prehistoric History, Cimarron and its Wild West History, Waite Phillips' Story, 75 Years of Scouting, Philmont Today and...

6" x 8.5" x 1", 264 pages Full Color The mission of the Philmont Field Guide is to acquaint and inspire staff, campers and visitors to enjoy and learn about the natural and cultural history of Philmont and the surrounding area.  The field...