The Historic Trail Award was established to implement the cooperation between historic societies and Sea Scout Ships and Venturing units. This cooperation makes may exciting trips and treks possible for you. Information on how to proceed and qualify for the award is found in BSA's Tours and Expeditions . The Historic Trail Award Application, which must be filled out and sent to the local council service center, is also found in this publication. The 50-Miler Award is presented to each individual of a Sea Scout Ship for satisfactory participation on a cruise or wilderness trek that meets the award requirements.
Individuals can qualify only as a member of their Ship.
Those participating as members of a provisional Ship are not eligible. The William T. Hornaday Award is for distinguished service to conservation. If you are interested in the conservation of the country's natural resources, you may wish to earn this award, named after the staunch conservationist and first director of the New York State Zoological Society, William T. Hornaday. Suggestions that will help you qualify for it are found on the application which is available at your council service center. This program is designed to make Scouts and Venturers aware that all nations are closely related through natural resources and that we are interdependent with our world environment.