Inside the July 2015 issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the July 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 July 2015 cover

RIDE OF A LIFETIME

3,800 miles. 64 days. All on bikes. All the way across the USA.

• Watch a slideshow of their journey

This month’s other features

AMERICA’S AMAZING ARTIFACTS

Here’s a tiny sampling of the Smithsonian’s coolest stuff.

CREATIVE CAMP COOKING

Change up some of your favorite foods so you can enjoy them on campouts.

• Favorite recipes adapted for camp cooking

BL WORKSHOP: MAKE A PULP-AND-BOTTLE SHELF

This project is a creative way to recycle materials and have a functional shelf.

Only in our Boy Scout edition

SCOUTING AROUND

Paddle Power: Before a canoe trip, make sure you know what you’re getting into and that you have the skills to deal with the situation appropriately.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

FLOATING FUN

California Scouts spice up their camping by setting up shop in the middle of a lake.

DON’T TOUCH THAT

Whether you’re on a backcountry trek or a walk in a local park, be aware of dangerous plants — and know what to do if you make contact.

• Take the poisonous plants quiz

Only in our Cub Scout edition

LET’S LOOK AT THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

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

And more!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action, Tradin’ Post and more! Only in the July 2015 issue of Boys’ Life!

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