Inside the July 2012 issue

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

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PLAYING FOR HONOR

The 2012 USA Basketball team could be the most respected U.S. Olympic team in years.

END OF THE LINE?

For one member of Troop 89, getting to the summit of Mount Whitney was the end of a four-year journey. For others, it was a beginning.

• Video of Troop 89 on their trek

TENT TIME!

The Gear Guy brings you the latest, greatest and most affordable tents.

WEATHER SIGNS AND SAYINGS

Old weather proverbs are often as accurate as forecasts made with modern technology.

BL WORKSHOP: MAKE FOOD STORAGE POUCHES

Save some bucks and recycle juice pouches into useful packaging for your campout food.

SCOUTING AROUND

Steady as she goes: Rowing a boat for mile after mile is challenging enough. Don’t make it worse by ignoring your posture and position within the vessel.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

REEL ADVENTURE

Scouting takes a television twist when the Boys’ Life “Scouting for Adventure” cameras hit the trail.

KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF

That is the goal for roller-coaster designers.

• Watch SheiKra and Kumba coasters in action

PLANTING SEASON

Maryland Cub Scouts learn that any time — and any place — is good for planting trees.

LET’S LOOK AT CAMPING

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 July issue of Boys’ Life!

• The Wacky Adventures of Pedro

• Pee Wee Harris Looks at Emergency Preparedness