Tips from the Appalachian Trail: Staying Motivated
Here's a great note about staying motivated during a long hike.Scouting Around
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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.
1 Scout Feeds 30 Families
Now that's what we call a food drive!
Winter Reminder: Wear a Helmet!
Nothing beats skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Just remember to wear a helmet.
Philmont: The Movie
Four words: Philmont ... in ... high ... definition
Check Out the New BSA TV Commercials
Forward these videos to your friends who aren't in Scouting and see if you can get them to sign up.
Get Ready to Geocache
Grab your GPS, your map and your Geocaching merit badge pamphlet and get ready to earn the newest and coolest badge.
Write A Slogan; Learn About Robots
National Robotics Week is significant to the BSA for many reasons the biggest of which is this: It's when we're going to officially announce the availability of the Robotics Merit Badge and the requirements that go with it.
To Campfire, Or Not to Campfire?
Many campers these days are moving away from traditional outdoor campfires and opting instead for chemical-fueled equipment, not only for cooking, but also for heating and lighting.
Consider Recycling, not Burning, a Retired Flag
The most common way for a Boy Scout to properly dispose of an unusable U.S. flag is by burning. But if the flag is made of nylon, burning is not necessarily a good idea.
Scout’s Movie Tells Story of First-Ever Scout Camp
Blake Cortright, a Boy Scout from Latham, N.Y., has written, directed and produced a fascinating documentary film about what is believed to be the first-ever Boy Scout camp in America.
Record-Breaking Rocket Launch
Several thousand Texas Scouts gathered this fall to launch more than 3,000 rockets into the sky. They also launched themselves into the Guinness Book of World Records.
The Best of Boys’ Life
In 2011, Boys' Life will celebrate its 100th birthday. Between now and then, you can find some of the best writing in our history in one book.
Popular Artist Earns Distinguished Eagle
The Southeast Louisiana Council will be presenting a Distinguished Eagle Scout Award to one of their local favorites: artist George Rodrigue.
Eureka! Scouts Find New Inventions in Oregon
Oregon Boy Scouts will be among the first in the country to earn the Inventions merit badge when they gather at EurekaFest at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry this weekend.
The Screamin’ Eagle is One Long Pinewood Derby Track
Imagine a Pinewood Derby track nearly as long as football field. That's the Screamin' Eagle, a 263-foot, 2 1/4-inch track that was featured at a Cub Scout event in Illinois last summer.
NY/NJ Scouts: Get Ready for Adventure Base 100
Adventure Base 100, a traveling interactive BSA camp, is on its way to the Northeast, where it will be open for business next month.