Features – Scout Life magazine

12 Funny Giraffe Jokes and Comics

Giraffe jokes will make you laugh for a long, long, long time! No need to stretch, these great jokes are head and shoulders above the rest!

5 Ideas To Help Prevent Crime in Your Neighborhood

Citizens, including youth, play an important role in crime prevention in the community.

30 Funny St. Patrick’s Day Jokes and Comics

Even if you remember to wear green on March 17, you'll still get a "pinch" of humor from these funny St. Patrick's Day jokes.

Led by his team of sled dogs, Eagle Scout Brent Sass mushes in the Iditarod, a nearly 1,000 mile race in Alaska.

Eagle Scout Wins Famous Sled-Dog Race

Keep mushing! Brent Sass credits Scouting with helping him conquer Alaska's Iditarod.

Summer Will Be Tons of Fun at These 8 Awesome Scout Camps

Camp time! Be Prepared for summer fun at these eight Scout camps around the country.

6 African American History Makers

In celebration of Black History Month, here are a few African American leaders who helped pave the way for other athletes, aviators, journalists, astronauts and activists.

35 Funny Valentine’s Day Jokes and Comics

Even if you're not into love, romance and all that kissy stuff, you'll still love to laugh at these funny Valentine's Day jokes and comics.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Laugh at 100 Funny Christmas Jokes and Comics

Happy Holidays! Count down the days until Christmas with these funny Christmas jokes sent in by Scout Life readers.

6 Fast Facts About Blizzards

Here are six fun and interesting facts about blizzards.

Enter the 2022 Scout Life Toy Giveaway!

Want to win some of the great stuff we review in the November 2022 issue? Here's your chance!

50 Funny Thanksgiving Day Jokes and Comics

Happy Thanksgiving Day! Here's a plateful of Thanksgiving jokes that will make you thankful you have a funny bone.

Check Out the 22 Top Toys and Games of 2022

Here's Scout Life's annual guide to some of the best toys and games of the year.

101 Funny Halloween Jokes and Comics

Happy Halloween! We dare you not to laugh at these funny and spooky comics and Halloween jokes.

Savor These 4 Scout-Approved Sweet Treats

Try these four tasty recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth on your next campout. Plus, send us your favorite dessert recipe!

Check Out These 7 Awesome Electric Vehicles

The push to produce more electric vehicles has revved up in recent years. Here are a few.

How To Get an Internship as a High School Student

Internships help you experience a behind-the-scenes look into jobs that interest you.

30 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 30 great jokes about dads sent in by Scout Life readers.

How to Be Cyber Safe (and Smart) on Social Media

Think twice -- or maybe even three times -- before you post that.

Explore Interesting Theme Trails Throughout the U.S.

Whether you love wildlife, food, paddling or more, there's a themed trail for you.

65 Funny Star Wars Jokes and Comics

May the farce be with you! Laugh at 65 funny Star Wars comics, jokes and puns that would even make Darth Vader chuckle.

Get Back to Nature at These 6 Amazing Scout Camps

It's time for another great summer at one of these cool Scout camps.

The World’s Fastest, Longest and Most Inspiring Zip Lines

Soar like Superman, zoom over oceans and rainforests, or zip by a volcano on some of the world’s coolest zip lines! Here are six of them.

Olympic Mascots Through the Years

Since 1968, it has been a tradition to have a mascot for each of the Olympic games. Take a peek at our photo gallery and then tell us your favorites.

Too Much to Do? Here Are 4 Steps For Getting Things Done

No matter how much you have to do, it's easy to get things done. Just follow this simple formula for success.

Making a List? Here Are 29 of the Best Toys and Games of 2021

Here are some of the top toys, games and gadgets to put on your list for this holiday season.

7 Crazy Animal Encounters in the World of Sports

Animals are cool. Sports are cool, too. But not at the same time! Check out these uninvited critters in the sports world.

Self-Driving Vehicles Are Becoming a Reality

Here are eight vehicles that are showing what the future of driverless cars might bring.

Read the Conclusion of ‘Off the Hook’ by Jeff Kinney

Part 1 and 2 of an exclusive summer camp story by the author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

25 Funny Mother’s Day Jokes

Make your mom laugh out loud with these funny Mother's Day jokes. Hint: They'd be great inside that homemade card that you're not going to forget to make for her!

How to Be Prepared For a Total Lunar Eclipse

There's a lunar eclipse coming on May 26 and you won't want to miss it.

Eagle Scout Brings Comic Book Worlds to Life

As the editor-in-chief, Dave Marshall oversees all the books published by Dark Horse Comics.

How to Get a Summer Job

Working a summer job will get you more than a few extra bucks. Here's how to find a summer job.

Go Beyond GORP With These 40 Tasty Trail Mix Ingredients

Trail mix doesn't have to be boring. Mix and match these ingredients to create your own perfect trail snack.

Let’s Go Camping Again at One of These Awesome Scout Camps

We know you're ready to return to summer camp. When you can, consider one of these six amazing Scout camps.

How to Earn Respect as a Leader

How do you become a good, responsible leader who commands respect from Scouts and adults alike? Here are a few tips.

Scouts Find Adventure on the Peace River (Spoiler: It Wasn’t Totally Peaceful)

Don't let the river's name fool you, Scouts saw alligators, shark teeth and more on this canoe trek.

28 Fun Toys for the 2020 Holiday Season

Making a list? Check out some of the latest and greatest from the toy world.

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.

Read ‘Ghost Blade’ by Michael P. Spradlin

Cole loves hockey more than anything. But does he have what it takes to be a champ?

5 Things to Check Before Every Bike Ride

For a safe and fun bicycle ride, make sure you check and maintain these important parts of your bike.

10 of the World’s Most Impressive Trains and Railroads

Here are some of the world's fastest, most unusual and most innovative trains and railways.

Make a Splash at 5 of the Coolest Water Parks

Even if you can't get wet, these ride videos will help you experience the thrill of some of the nation's best water parks.

Did this Troop Backpack Into a Whole New World?

Lava caves, rare plants and stark scenery — is this troop on another planet?

Even at Yosemite, Prepare to Be Flexible!

One troop makes the most of a chilly Yosemite surprise.

Read ‘The King of Mazy May’ by Jack London

When this story first appeared in the March 1911 edition of Boys' Life, Jack London was already a famous writer. More than 100 years later, his work still lives on.