Inside the November 2019 Issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the November 2019 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online.

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NOVEMBER 2019 FEATURES

BACK AND FORTH

Backpacking along California’s Mad River is a challenging, rewarding experience. Just Be Prepared to get wet.

• Backpacking the Mad River: A Decades-Old Scouting Tradition

DINNER IS SERVED

Activities, games, food and more food make this Turkey Day a special event.

• Troop 66 Celebrates Turkey Day With Activities, Games, Food and More Food

TOY JOY

Get the scoop on what’s flying, racing, bouncing and lighting up on the toy scene this season.

• Making Your List? Here are 19 of the Best Toys, Games and Gadgets of 2019
• Toy Joy Giveaway: Enter For a Chance to Win the Season’s Best Toys

FICTION

Read an excerpt of Zeus the Mighty: The Quest for the Golden Fleas.

BL HOW TO: PAPER TUBE FLASHLIGHT

Learn how electricity works — safely — with this DIY flashlight.

• How to Build a Paper Tube Flashlight

ONLY IN OUR BOY SCOUT EDITION

SCOUTING AROUND: BE AN OUTDOOR ETHICS EXAMPLE

As cities grow and populations encroach upon our wild lands and recreation areas, we all must learn how to help maintain the integrity and character of the outdoors.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

UNWANTED VISITORS

Here’s how invasive species cause problems and what you can help do about it.

COOL JOBS: FILM CRITIC

Getting paid to watch and write about films? Not a bad deal.

ONLY IN OUR CUB SCOUT EDITION

LET’S LOOK AT THE WRIGHT BROTHERS

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 November 2019 issue of Boys’ Life!

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