Inside the October 2026 Issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the October 2026 issue of Scout Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online.

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OCTOBER 2026 FEATURES

RIVER RUSH

Adventure. History. Fun. This troop found it all on the wild Yukon River.

THE NATURE CREW: CREEPY BUT COOL

These critters are more helpful than scary.

• Creepy But Cool: These 5 Critters Are More Helpful Than Scary

THREE TIMES THE FUN

Go the extra mile with the Multisport merit badge.

• Scouts Go the Extra Mile With the Multisport Merit Badge

GREAT GOURDS!

Jack-o’-lanterns are a must for Halloween. Here are some ideas — and what to do with them after the ghosts are gone.

• Halloween jokes, crafts and fun

SCOUTING AROUND: PROTECTING ENDANGERED SPECIES

Keeping animals and plants from going extinct is a job for everyone!

SL HOW TO MAKE IT: CARTON HAUNTED HOUSE

Craft a boo-tiful haunted house that will light up your Halloween.

• How To Make a Haunted House With a Milk Carton

AND MORE!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action and more! Only in the October 2026 issue of Scout Life!

• Wacky Adventures @Scout Life
• Pee Wee Harris
• Scouts in Action
• More S.I.A.