Inside the June 2017 issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the June 2017 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online.

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ON THE JUNE 2017 COVER

Catch Your Summer Fun on Video

Enter the Boys’ Life Sierra Trading Post 2017 Summer Fun Video Contest and you could win a $500 gift card.

• Enter the Summer Fun video contest
• Videography tips and tricks

THIS MONTH’S OTHER FEATURES

The Century Trek

A 100-mile bike ride can leave you with sore muscles and fond memories.

• Quiz: Which bike is right for you

Gear Guy: No Service? No Problem

In the event of an emergency, these communication devices can be the difference between life and death.

• Emergency communication device buying guide

BL Workshop: Make This Monopod Hiking Staff

Keep your smartphone steady to take videos and photos on the trail — or anywhere else.

• How to make a monopod hiking staff

ONLY IN OUR BOY SCOUT EDITION

Scouting Around

Shooting Straight: What does it take to be a great marksman? Start off by figuring out which eye is dominant.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

News Makers

Our Scout reporters visited CNN and The New York Times to get a first-person view of journalism in action.

The Scout Trail

It’s a long and winding road from Scout to Eagle.

ONLY IN OUR CUB SCOUT EDITION

Let’s Look at Bikes

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 June 2017 issue of Boys’ Life!

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