Inside the January-February 2020 Issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the January-February 2020 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online.

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JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2020 FEATURES

BLIZZARD CAMP

Earn merit badges, learn how to handle the cold and bond with friends during a week at winter camp.

• Move Over Summer Camp: Scouts Have a Blast at Winter Camp

THE SPIRIT OF PHILMONT

Philmont Scout Ranch is the pinnacle of Scouting. A Rayado trek is the icing on the cake.

• Discover the Spirit of Philmont With a 21-Day Adventure Like This One!

THE NATURE CREW: PURPLE MARTINS ARE SUPER BUG ZAPPERS

Few bird species are so reliant on humans as the purple martin.

GEAR GUY: BRIGHT SPOTS

Light up your campsite with these great gadgets.

• 7 Great Gadgets for Lighting Up Your Campsite

TALK TO THE ANIMALS

Meet some real-life Doctor Dolittles.

BL HOW TO BUILD IT: PURPLE MARTIN HOUSE

Here’s how you can build a two-family house and attract these bug-eating birds to your yard to help make your summer pest-free.

• How to Build a Purple Martin House

ONLY IN OUR BOY SCOUT EDITION

SCOUTING AROUND: THE GOLDEN RULE

Variations on the Golden Rule are found in many world religions.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

FROZEN FUN

Snowshoeing isn’t the only way to get around in winter. But it might be the most fun.

COOL JOBS: SURGEON

This Eagle Scout helps keep star athletes on the field.

ONLY IN OUR CUB SCOUT EDITION

LET’S LOOK AT NEW YEAR’S

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 January-February 2020 issue of Boys’ Life!

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