Inside the May 2016 issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the May 2016 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online.

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ON THE MAY 2016 COVER

Westward Bound

They journeyed by train for thousands of miles to two national parks … and a whole new world.

• Photos from Troop 16’s amazing trip

THIS MONTH’S OTHER FEATURES

Boot Up

The Gear Guy brings you buying advice, plus a handful of cool boots and hiking shoes.

• Hiking boot buying guide

Go Batty!

Here are some of the best places around the U.S. to see bats.

• Take the bat quiz

Awesomeness: Always Open

Check out these year-round cool activities at Colorado Adventure Point.

Fiction: Kori and the Troll

Sometimes a stout heart is better than a sharp sword.

BL Workshop: Build a Bat House

This simple one-chamber roost will give those beneficial bug-eaters a much-needed boost.

• How to build a bat house

ONLY IN OUR BOY SCOUT EDITION

Scouting Around

Underwater Adventure: Scuba divers can dive almost anywhere — oceans, lakes and quarries — but it all starts with that first breath.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

Prepared For Life: Get a Job

Working a summer job will get you more than just a few extra bucks.

DIY Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother’s Day is May 8. Show Mom she’s the best with a handmade gift.

• Mother’s Day gift projects

ONLY IN OUR CUB SCOUT EDITION

Make Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother’s Day is May 8. Show Mom you care with these handmade gifts.

• Mother’s Day gift projects

Let’s Look at Dinosaurs

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 May 2016 issue of Boys’ Life!

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