How to Use a Compass to Orient a Map and Find Your Way
You can use a map and compass to figure out which direction you're facing.
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Inside the October 2023 Issue
Here's what you'll find inside the October 2023 issue of Scout Life magazine.
How to Make a Fabric Pumpkin
Fall is here! You can carve a pumpkin -- or make one yourself. Here's how.
Halloween Tradition Connects Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts
Minnesota troops host annual pumpkin-carving contest.
Scouts Fit Horseback Riding, Climbing and Camping Into One Amazing Weekend
Troop 533 combines climbing and horseback riding for a cool campout.
Write a Funny Caption For This Photo
What’s going on in this picture? What are those penguins doing or thinking? Write your funniest caption and we’ll post it for everyone to read.
Help Us Tack Up a Horse in This Quiz!
Which piece of horseback-riding equipment goes where? Help us tack up a horse and find out!
Cat Stack
Can you fit these bitty kitties into the puzzle purrfectly? Try your best and remember, just because cats have nine lives doesn’t mean you do!
Write a Funny Caption For This Photo
What’s going on in this picture? What is that chipmunk doing or thinking? Write your funniest caption and we’ll post it for everyone to read.
Photos of Lego-Themed Pinewood Derby Cars
Block out some time to look at these snappy Lego Pinewood Derby cars.
Good Sleeping Bag for a Cub Scout?
Q: I’m going on my first campout with my Cub Scout pack. What’s a good sleeping bag to get?
Stuff We Like: Flextail Tiny Pump
This air pump can inflate or deflate your sleeping pad while lighting up your tent at the same time.
Inside the September 2023 Issue
Here's what you'll find inside the September 2023 issue of Scout Life magazine.
Vote for Your Favorite Futuristic AI Concept Car and Share Your Designs!
Check out these 10 futuristic concept cars, all designed using the magic of artificial intelligence.
Check Out These 4 Cool Concept Cars
You might see these vehicles -- or parts of them -- on the road one day.
Would You Go Camping in One of These 13 Intense Tents?
Check out this photo gallery of crazy, futuristic, unusual and awesome tents. Which is your favorite?
How to Safely Cross a Stream
Crossing a body of water presents some hazards. So before you just wade in, consider several factors.
Tent or Tarp? How to Pick the Right Camping Shelter
Whether you pick a tent or tarp, these shelters will guard you from the elements.
How to Make a Solar-Powered Oven for Outdoor Cooking
Take outdoor cooking to the next level with this homemade solar cooker.
Send Us Photos of Your Patrol or Den Flag
We want to see your amazing patrol, den, pack or troop flag creations and share them with the world.
Do Your Best to Make the Most of This Scouting Year!
Kick it up a notch and have a great Scouting year! Here's how you can do it.
Should I Get a Single-Blade or a Swiss Army Knife?
Q: I am looking for a new pocketknife. Should I get a single-blade or a Swiss Army knife?
The National Jamboree Provides a Scouting Experience Like No Other
Get in the Jamboree spirit! The summit of Scouting fun is here.
Listen to Wolves Howl and See a Fun Wolf Video
Wolves are fascinating animals that can be found in many habitats such as forests, grasslands, and even snowy tundras. Wolves used to be found in many places around the
15 Funny Wolf Jokes and Comics
If you've been howling for some side-splitting humor, we have fur-ociously funny wolf jokes that will make your tail wag uncontrollably.
Inside the August 2023 Issue
Here's what you'll find inside the August 2023 issue of Scout Life magazine.
Discover the Cool, Unusual Horned Lizard
What's that strange-looking creature? It's a horned lizard, one of the most unusual reptiles in the U.S.
Troop Makes the Most of Its Trip to the Berkshires
From whitewater rafting to museum tours, Ohio's Troop 701 goes big on its nine-day trip.
Scouts Check Out Military Sites Across the U.S.
Troops discover places where our military helped make this country.
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What’s going on in this picture? What is that cat doing or thinking? Write your funniest caption and we’ll post it for everyone to read.
Laugh at 30 Funny Fourth of July Jokes
Light the funny fuse on your Fourth of July celebration with these hilarious jokes from Scout Life readers.
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What’s going on in this picture? What is that alien doing or thinking? Write your funniest caption and we’ll post it for everyone to read.
5 Easy Tips to Help You Snag a Free Baseball at a Game
How often have you gone to a baseball game hoping to catch a ball that goes into the stands? It's not as hard as it seems.
40 Funny Jokes and Comics for Father’s Day
Want to give your dad something funny for Father's Day? Tell him a joke! Here are 40 great jokes about dads sent in by Scout Life readers.
How to Build a PVC Sprinkler for Summertime Fun
Cool off with this backyard summertime sprinkler system that you can build yourself.
Which Dinosaur Are You? Take the Quiz!
Are you a Tyrannosaurus rex? A Velociraptor? Triceratops? Take our dinosaur personality quiz and find out!
Fourth of July Trivia Quiz
Prepare yourself for the Fourth of July by brushing up on some interesting American history.
Inside the June-July 2023 Issue
Here's what you'll find inside the June-July 2023 issue of Scout Life magazine.
How To Purify Water on a Long Trek?
Q: What should I use to purify water on a long trek?
Stuff We Like: Coast HX5 Flashlight
Simply slide the flashlight's head forward or back with your finger to create a flood beam or a focused beam.
The Great Summer Joke Challenge
Upload a video or audio of yourself cracking your best joke or submit a hand-drawn comic to really bring your joke to life!
The Great Summer Joke Challenge
Upload a video or audio of yourself cracking your best joke! Or submit a hand-drawn comic to really bring your joke to life!
5 Homemade Gifts for Father’s Day
Father's Day is coming up. Show dad you care with a do-it-yourself gift.
Scouts Soar at Aviation Museum in Virginia
Troop 94 walks through the history of combat aviation and then takes off.
How to Buy Good Sunglasses
Sunglasses can look cool, but first they should protect your eyes.
Where To Find Comfortable and Affordable Hiking Boots?
Q: I’m looking for comfortable hiking boots that are affordable and waterproof.
How to Safely Use a Life Jacket
Life Jackets are designed to keep you safe. These personal flotation devices are essential equipment whenever you're on the water.
How to Escape From a Rip Current
When caught in a rip current, don't panic and don't exhaust yourself trying to swim against the current. Here's what to do.
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What’s going on in this picture? What is that car doing or thinking? Write your funniest caption and we’ll post it for everyone to read.
Inside the May 2023 Issue
Here's what you'll find inside the May 2023 issue of Scout Life magazine.