Inside the May 2014 issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the May 2014 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are exclusive to the printed magazine and are not available online.

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THE BL ESSENTIALS GUIDE

What you need to know and do to Be Prepared for your big outing.

• BL Essentials videos and more tips

HOT SUMMER SHOTS

Here are some tips to help you take great photos with your digital camera that you can enter in the Boys’ Life photo contest.

• Enter the Summer Fun photo contest

BLAST OFF

Lush forests, barren lands and plenty of nerve-wracking climbs make up a fun-filled hike on the most famous volcano in the United States.

• Photos and a behind-the-scenes slideshow of the hike

BL WORKSHOP: MAKE A PARACORD WATCHBAND (OR BRACELET)

A paracord watchband makes a great gift or can be used as a survival tool.

• Step-by-step guide to making a paracord watchband

GET A CLUE

Put together a photo scavenger hunt.

• How to plan a photo scavenger hunt.

SCOUTING AROUND

Maintain Your Ride: Don’t be fooled. Tuning up your bike isn’t as hard as it might seem at first glance.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

GOING TO THE EXTREME

Check out some of the fastest, wildest, most hair-raising rides around.

PARK IT

Take a look at the latest additions to the U.S. National Park Service.

LET’S LOOK AT ROLLER COASTERS

Read it! Color it! Get it all in this special Cub Scout section.

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Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action, Tradin’ Post and more! Only in the May issue of Boys’ Life!

• The Wacky Adventures of Pedro
• Pee Wee Harris
• Scouts in Action
• More S.I.A.