Inside the October 2016 issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the October 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 OCTOBER 2016 COVER

Mission to Mars

Trekking through a desert is a whole different kind of backpacking trip.

THIS MONTH’S OTHER FEATURES

Rad Retreats

Gear Guy brings you seven shelters to choose from when searching for your next tent.

• Tent buying guide

Green Machines

Take a look at a few of the best eco-friendly cars on the road.

• Check out photos of cool cars
• Take the super zoomed-in car photo quiz

Sporty Spots

Serious fans might want to add these sports halls of fame to their must-see lists.

Fiction: My First Space Flight Into Madness

Merk will do anything to pass his Advanced Interplanetary Agriculture class.

BL Workshop: Step Stool

If there is something too high to reach, this stool can help.

ONLY IN OUR BOY SCOUT EDITION

Scouting Around

Out to the Ballgame: A trip to a sporting event is a great Scout outing.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

Doc Hawk: A Wolf in Mouse’s Clothing

On the hunt for a fierce little critter.

Acts of Service

Here are five impressive Eagle Scout projects — and tips for planning your own.

• 101+ more Eagle Scout project ideas

ONLY IN OUR CUB SCOUT EDITION

Let’s Look at Spiders

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 October 2016 issue of Boys’ Life!

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