Inside the September 2012 issue

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

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READY FOR ACTION

Glacier National Park needed some serious help. So in came some serious helpers, eager to serve … and have a blast!

GET SCOUTSTRONG FOR THE SUMMIT

Be Prepared for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree — and every outing! — by starting your fitness program today.

COOL JOBS: TOYING AROUND

There’s much more to being a toy designer than a whole lot of fun — really.

BL WORKSHOP: PIPE LAMP

Be back-to-school ready by building this desk lamp to study by.

THE BOY WHO HUNTED GRASSHOPPERS

Fiction. Can young Crazy Horse defend his tribe’s honor against a Cheyenne warrior who is fast and skilled?

SCOUTING AROUND

You can learn a lot about nature in books. Nothing wrong with books. However, the best way to learn about nature is to get outdoors.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

A HIKE IN RUINS

Visiting the ancient ruins at Navajo National Monument isn’t easy, but the experience is definitely worth it.

PREPARED FOR LIFE: GET READY FOR COLLEGE

Here’s a quick guide to testing, applying and paying for a higher education.

• Links to helpful higher education websites

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Scouts short on backpacking know-how learn a lot on one hike.

LET’S LOOK AT BALD EAGLES

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 September issue of Boys’ Life!

• The Wacky Adventures of Pedro

• Pee Wee Harris Looks at Safety