Inside the July 2013 issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the July 2013 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are exclusive to the printed magazine and are not available online.

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THE WILD, WILD RIVER

Scouts from a Caribbean paradise travel all the way to Idaho for whitewater adventure.

TOOLS WHEN THERE AREN’T ANY

Can’t find the screwdriver? Or the measuring tape? Just use substitute tools.

HIKING THROUGH HISTORY

Our nation’s Civil War military parks and battlefields offer some of the best treks around.

BL WORKSHOP: MAKE A VARIABLE-PITCH WHISTLE

Signal, play a tune or just show off your carving skills.

• Step-by-step directions for carving a whistle

JAMBOREE GUIDE

What you need to know about Scouting’s biggest event — the national Scout jamboree.

SCOUTING AROUND

BSA Safe Swim Defense: Before you hit the pond, lake or ocean, make sure you’re following the principles of BSA Safe Swim Defense.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

COOL JOBS: ARBORIST

Climbing trees for a living is cool enough. Being a world champ at it is even cooler.

• Watch world champ tree climbers in action

RUNNING WITH GERONIMO

Fiction. 14-year-old Morgan witnesses a moment in American history.

LET’S LOOK AT THE JAMBOREE

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 Aquatics