Inside the July 2018 issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the July 2018 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online.

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JULY 2018 FEATURES

Eight Great Thrills

We asked a roller-coaster designer to share his faves from across the country.

• Roller-coaster designer picks his 8 favorite thrill rides

The World of Machines

Manmade devices — from the simple to the complex — help make our lives go.

Gear Guy: Raise the Stakes

Hear are some tips for choosing a tent that will keep your backcountry nights comfortable.

• Backpacking tent buying guide

Nature’s Rarest Events

From stinky flowers to rocks that seem to move themselves, count yourself lucky to see these natural wonders.

BL How To: Play Capture the Flag

The goal is to find the other team’s flag and bring it back to your side without being tagged.

• How to play Capture the Flag

ONLY IN OUR BOY SCOUT EDITION

Scouting Around

The Sound of Music: Musical instruments are usually classified by the way they make sound.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

Cool Jobs: Navy Seal

Meet a member of the U.S. Navy’s elite special operations force.

Inside Jobs

A position of responsibility will help you earn your next rank. And you just might enjoy it, too.

• Guide to Scouting’s positions of responsibility

ONLY IN OUR CUB SCOUT EDITION

Let’s Look at the Ocean

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 2018 issue of Boys’ Life!

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