Duo Cycling Through Every State
Two guys have begun an epic bike trip across the country.
Scouting Around
Does your unit have a cool outing coming up? Tell us about it and it could appear in Scouting Around!
Two guys have begun an epic bike trip across the country.
Scouts Get Cheap SAT Software
Boy Scouts now have access to software to help prepare for college tests.
Watch as Colorado Scouts Navigate the GeoFox Course
Colorado Scouts use GPS and ham-radio skills to complete a challenging navigation course.
Photos from Troop 11’s trip to Normandy, France
The Scouts from Troop 11, Auburn, Ala., knew what happened on the beaches of France on D-Day, June 6,1944: a massive invasion of Allied troops (the good guys) that would ultimately serve as a key turning point in World War II. But in order to really experience it, they decided to visit the beach and surrounding area themselves.
Get Free Admission to a National Park
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at a park near you.
The Chess MB is Live
You can now earn a merit badge playing one of the oldest games in the world.
Scouts Remember 9/11
Throughout 2011, Boy Scouts across the country have been paying their respects to the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Scout Raises Money, Saves Lives
Nate Stafford, 13, raised $10,000 for Nothing But Nets.
Hiking Through A Hurricane
Appalachian Trail hikers survive Hurricane Irene.
Eagle Scout Enters Hall of Fame
Pat Gillick is the first Eagle Scout to enter baseball's Hall of Fame.
Don’t Be Strong — Be Scout Strong
Here's your chance to earn some rewards for getting — and staying — physically fit.
Be a Scout; Recruit a Friend
Now's the time to tell your friends about Scouting.
Take a Picture, Win a Trip
Just visit the federal recreation land nearest you and start clicking.
Scouts Build, Donate Bateau
California Scouts built their own historic boat.
Old Cabin, New Home
One of the oldest Boy Scout camps in America is getting a makeover.
Tips from the Appalachian Trail: Staying Motivated
Here's a great note about staying motivated during a long hike.
Time to “Like” the BL TV Show
In case you didn't know it, Boys' Life has a TV show.
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Boys’ Life
Celebrate our 100th birthday with us.
Scouts Blazing Trails at New Base
SummitCorps 2011 has begun.
The BSA Centennial Forest is Complete
The BSA has finished its nationwide tree-planting campaign.
PhilCast: Your Source for All Things Philmont
Check out PhilCast, Philmont's new weekly videocast.
Scenes from the Highland Games
Video of participants at the Highland Games, held at Camp Tahuaya near Belton, Texas.
Scouts Honor Country for Memorial Day
Scouts across the country honored the men and women who died while serving the U.S. Armed Forces.
12,060 Merit Badges, One Cool Video
Check out this video of the world's largest merit badge mosaic.
Eating Big on AT Trail
How much can you eat when you're hiking the Appalachian Trail?
Washington, D.C., Hosts International Scouting Day
International Scouting Day will be hosted by the National Capital Area Council and the Embassy of Sweden to the United States.
Watch a Time Lapse of Cub Scouts at the Brick Scouts Jamboree
Five Cub Scout packs came together last winter in Buckley, Wash., to see what kinds of things they could build with Lego bricks. Watch this video of one of their creations, or see photos of amazing Lego creations from around the world.
Scouts Raft the New River Gorge
On a 50-mile journey through the New River Gorge, Scouts come face to face with a mountain of trash, a challenging hike and one monster rapid that can make or break the entire trip. Check out video from their adventure.
AT Hikers Make Progress, Share Advice
Eagle Scouts Charlie Timberlake and Randy Wright know a thing or two about hiking. Here is their advice.
These Cub Scouts Have Not Lost Their Marbles
Cub Scouts from Mentor, Ohio, recently had the chance to earn their Marbles Sports Belt Loop and Marbles Sports Pin through their local library.
Scouts Honor Friend With AT Hike
Two Eagle Scouts have just begun an Appalachian Trail hike in honor of a friend who died of cancer.
Scouts Explore Rare Granite Cave Near Yosemite
Watch as California Scouts walk, jump, crawl and even swim through an underground passageway.
Zip Line at The Summit Looks Awesome
Check out this video that shows a zip line tour of The Summit Bechtel Reserve high adventure base.
Scout Helps Navy Families Be Prepared
Josh Hawken is sharing his emergency preparedness knowledge with families at a nearby Naval Air Station.
Start Earning Your Robotics MB Today
The Robotics merit badge is now live. Here's what you need to know.
BSA Scouts in Japan Aid Tsunami Victims
BSA Troop 77 in Japan has done a good deed in assisting victims of last month's earthquake/tsunami disaster.
Apply Now for Patrol Z
The deadline to apply for Patrol Z is fast approaching.
Plan Your 2012 Adventure at Northern Tier
Northern Tier is now accepting reservations for 2012 wilderness canoe trips.
BSA Announces American Spirit Award Winner
Jack Pape will be honored by the BSA with the American Spirit Award.
This Summer, Get a Job Outdoors
There are few better ways to be helpful than getting a summer job in the great outdoors.
Iowa Scouts Forge Their Own Dutch ovens
It's easy to cook up a killer cobbler in a Dutch oven. But watch as these guys actually make their own Dutch oven, too.
Troop 175’s Unique Challenge
Boy Scout Troop 175 in Simsbury, Conn., participates each year in an 18-hour exercise that tests the Scouts both mentally and physically.
Volunteers of the Year
The Scouts of Troop 131 love their hometown of Wrentham, Mass. Turns out their hometown loves them right back.
Three Peaks, One Week
Four Scouts from Georgia climbed three different peaks higher than 14,000 feet over a period of seven days last summer.
Take a Survey, Win a Trip
The BSA's newest high-adventure base has a new Web site, and there's tons of cool stuff to see.
Get Your Philmont Field Guide
Christmas For Soldiers Year Round
Bryce Thornton, a Boy Scout from Troop 48 in Eagle Point, Ore., is serious about supporting U.S. soldiers who are stationed overseas.
Earn Your National Outdoor Badges
If you can demonstrate your knowledge and skill in the outdoors, you can earn five new BSA badges, and maybe even a new medal as well.
Vote For The American Spirit Award
The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation and Boys' Life need your help.
New Boy Scout Requirements Arrive
Along with the new year, there are new Boy Scout requirements.