Inside the January 2012 issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the January 2012 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are exclusive to the printed magazine and are not available online.

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COOL AS ICE

Varsity Scouts learn that with proper training and preparation, anybody can overcome fear and conquer a 100-foot wall of ice.

PHINEAS AND FERB

Find out what it takes to get a hit animated TV show on the screen.

BUILD A BLUEBIRD NEST BOX

Thanks to nest boxes and monitored trails, bluebirds are making a comeback.

THE BALLAD OF RUNNY NOSE

FICTION. Jimmy Dugan is known by many nicknames. But now, he has to live up to the nickname “Great Hunter.” Lives are at stake, including his own.

SCOUTING AROUND

Hiking a nearby historic trail is a great way to learn about your area.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

AN AWARD FOR BEING OUTDOORS

You might be on your way to earning the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement.

GET FIT AND STAY FIT

You can do it. Just take it one step at a time.

GET FIT AND STAY FIT

You can do it. Just take it one step at a time.

LET’S LOOK AT MEERKATS

Read it! Color it! Get it all in this special Cub Scout section.

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Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action, Tradin’ Post and more! Only in the January issue of Boys’ Life!

• The Wacky Adventures of Pedro

• Pee Wee Harris Looks at Hobbies