Inside the January 2015 issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the January 2015 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are exclusive to the printed magazine and are not available online.

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On the January 2015 cover

CROSS-COUNTRY TRAVELERS

In the Rocky Mountains in the middle of winter, there’s no better way to get from point A to point B than on a pair of skis.

• See photos from Troop 187’s cross-country skiing trek

MAKING FITNESS FUN

A physical fitness challenge is a great way to stay in shape and have a good time.

GHOST TOWN USA

Check out some of the country’s most fascinating “ghosts.”

DOC HAWK: BIRDS IN A BLACK HOLE

What made these brilliant birds dive-bomb the Earth?

BL WORKSHOP: SIMPLE FITNESS PROJECTS

Build the strength and endurance to take part in all your adventures.

• How to build homemade fitness equipment

SCOUTING AROUND

Careening down an icy 90-foot hill on a tobaggan-type device; Scout sleeps outside for a whole year; Stay loose in the winter; Public service

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

ARE YOU PREPARED?

The First Aid Meet tests your skills with scenarios that can –- and sometimes do -– happen in real life.

• Test your skills with these first-aid scenarios

BEHIND ENEMY LINES

An Eagle Scout marine helps those in need on the other side of the world.

THE SCIENCE OF THE PINEWOOD DERBY

A former NASA engineer explains how you can use science to succeed at your next pinewood derby.

• Video guide to using science to make a super-fast pinewood derby car

LET’S LOOK AT THE PINEWOOD DERBY

The Pinewood Derby is one of the highlights of the Cub Scout year.

Links

Click here to see all the links featured in the January 2015 issue of Boys’ Life!

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

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