Editing Scouting in Utah (section)

==History==
The first known Boy Scout Troop was the [[Episcopal Church (United States)|Episcopalian]] Troop One led by Reverend Rice, a missionary to [[Utah]]. This troop assembled in 1907 and continued their meetings and camp-outs through 1910.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.saltlakescouts.org/programs/relationships-scouting-is-for-everyone/faith-based-partners/protestant/episcopalian| title = Relationships}}</ref> The second known Boy Scout Troop got its start in Logan, Utah in 1910.<ref>{{citation |title= History of the Boy Scout movement in the Cache Valley Council area: 1909-1928 |first= Victor |last= Lindblad |year= 1971 |oclc= 6715476 |page= {{Page needed|date=October 2011}} }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first= Kristen |last= Moulton |date= 13 March 2010 |title= Century-old Boy Scout troop in Logan celebrates longevity |url= http://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=14671254&itype=NGPSID |newspaper= [[The Salt Lake Tribune]] |access-date=2012-05-03}}</ref>

On May 21, 1913, [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]' 15-month-old "[[Young Men (organization)|Mutual Improvement Association Scout]]" program was officially invited to join the [[Boy Scouts of America]].<ref>{{cite news |first= Jason |last= Swensen |date= 27 February 2010 |title= Scouting reaches its centennial anniversary: Church has partnered with the BSA since its early years |url= https://www.thechurchnews.com/archive/2010-02-27/scouting-reaches-its-centennial-anniversary-35162 |newspaper= [[Church News]] |publisher= LDS Church |access-date=2012-05-03}}</ref>  This started the first widespread movement in Utah Scouting.  By 1928, the LDS Church had designated Scouting as the official activity program for its young men.

In 1916, the [[Logan Council]] (#588) was formed. It changed its name to the [[Cache Valley Council]] (#588) in 1922, changing it again in 1924 to [[Cache Valley Area Council]] (#588). In 1919, the [[Ogden Council]] (#589) was formed. It changed its name to the [[Ogden Gateway Area Council]] (#589) in 1922, changing it again in 1934 to [[Ogden Area Council]] (#589). In 1951, the Ogden Area Council changed its name [[Lake Bonneville Council]] (#589).<ref name="Franck"/>

In 1920, Ogden Council Scout Executive, [[G.A. Goates]], led 85 boys and Scoutmasters on a 14-day hike through [[Yellowstone National Park]]. According to the [[Department of the Interior]], 3,800 feet of motion picture film was taken of the trip.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maintour.com/utah/scout_camps.htm |title=Scout Camp Adventures in Utah |publisher=MainTour.com |date=November 28, 2015 |access-date=November 29, 2015}}</ref>

In 1916, the [[Salt Lake City Council]] (#590) was formed. It changed its name to the [[Salt Lake and South Davis Counties Council]]  (#590) in 1926, changing it again in 1926 to [[Salt Lake City Area Council]] (#590). In 1951 it changed its name to [[Great Salt Lake Council]] (#590). In 1921, the [[Utah County Council]] (#591) was formed. In 1922 it changed its name to the [[Timpanagos Area Council]] (#591). In 1924, the [[Zion National Park Council]] (#670) was formed. In 1930 it merged with Timpanagos Area Council. In 1924, the [[Bryce Canyon Council]] (#671) was formed. In 1936 it merged with Timpanagos Area Council to become the [[Utah National Parks Council]] (#591).<ref name="Franck">{{cite book |last1=Hook|first1=James |last2=Franck |first2=Dave|last3=Austin|first3=Steve |year=1982 |title=An Aid to Collecting Selected Council Shoulder Patches with Valuation |url=https://www.angelfire.com/tx6/patch/cspbook.html}}</ref>

Until its withdrawal in 2019, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints remained a major sponsor of Scouting in Utah,<ref>{{cite news |first= Kristen |last= Moulton |date= 24 February 2010 |title= From Great Britain to Great Basin: A brief look at history of Scouting |url= http://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=14464125&itype=NGPSID |newspaper= [[The Salt Lake Tribune]] |access-date=2012-05-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Church to End Relationship with Scouting; Announces New Activity Program for Children and Youth - Church News and Events|url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/church-to-end-relationship-with-scouting-announces-new-activity-program-for-children-and-youth?lang=eng|access-date=2020-06-17|website=www.churchofjesuschrist.org}}</ref> however churches of other faiths, and other non-profit organizations continue to be sponsors of Utah Scouting programs.  Most, if not all troops welcome those of all faiths to their program.

Until 1993, the Lake Bonneville Council and Cache Valley Council covered northern Utah. Those councils merged with the [[Jim Bridger Council]] (#639) to become the [[Trapper Trails Council]]. Along with the Great Salt Lake Council of central Utah and the [[Utah National Parks Council]] of southern Utah, the Trapper Trails Council became part of the [[Crossroads of the West Council]] (#590) in 2020 following the withdrawal of the LDS Church from scouting.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The LDS effect: Utah's Boy Scout councils will merge as their numbers slide|url=https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/03/10/boy-scout-councils-utah/|access-date=2020-06-17|website=The Salt Lake Tribune|language=en-US}}</ref> The [[Snake River Council]] served Scouts in [[Idaho]] and [[Nevada]], as well as Utah, prior to its merger into the [[Mountain West Council]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Snake River Council|url=http://www.snakerivercouncil.org/|access-date=2012-05-03}}</ref><ref name="Stephenson">{{cite news|url=https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/03/10/boy-scout-councils-utah/|title=The LDS effect: Utah's Boy Scout councils will merge as their numbers slide|last=Stephenson|first=Kathy|newspaper=[[The Salt Lake Tribune]]|location=Salt Lake City|date=10 Mar 2020|access-date=6 Apr 2020}}</ref>