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Crazy and Unusual Superstitions of Pro Athletes
From lucky socks to lucky beards, many sports stars turn to superstitions for a good game.
How to Make a Cranapple Pie in a Dutch Oven
Wow your friends with this delectable pie made in your Dutch oven.
How to Make Stuffing in a Dutch Oven
Fire up the coals and bake this delicious stuffing for a hungry crowd.
How to Make Cornbread in a Dutch Oven
This delicious side dish will compliment your Dutch-oven dinner menu.
Pedro Meets the Chief
Prepare yourselves as Pedro interviews BSA Chief Scout Executive Mike Surbaugh.
24 of the Greatest Toys of 2016
Play on! After hours and hours of testing, here are some of the latest and greatest from the toy world.
Lesser-Known, Must-See Sports Halls of Fame
Serious sports fans might want to add these places to their must-see list.
How to Make Dutch-Oven Baked Apples
This healthy — yet sweet — Dutch oven treat will reward you with baked apple goodness.
How to Make a Dutch-Oven Breakfast Casserole
Start your day with this tasty casserole that serves a crowd.
Test-Taking Tips and Strategies to Help You Test Best
You can get through those test jitters. Here's how.
9 of the Least Visited National Parks
On August 25, 2016, America’s National Park Service turns 100. Over the years, it has grown from just a dozen parks to hundreds of natural and historic sites. The
How to Make a Dutch-Oven Pizza
Pizza on a campout? You bet. Here's a recipe for making a homemade pizza in a Dutch oven.
9 Amazing Animal Architects
Some animals are natural artistic engineers.
Top 10 Best Pokémon Jokes
We asked Boys' Life readers to send us their favorite Pokémon jokes. Here are ten of the best.
How to Make a Dutch-Oven Lasagna
This delicious and easy Dutch-oven lasagna will feed a crowd at your next campout.
How to Bake a Dutch-Oven Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Learn how to bake a delicious Dutch-oven dessert at your next campout using this step-by-step recipe.
Take a Look at 4 Different Ways to Play Football
It's football ... sort of. Here are four variations of the sport from around the world.
Read ‘Here’s Hank: Robot on the Loose’
Don't miss this exclusive short story by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver.
6 Unusual Summer Olympic Events
Here are six fun sports you might not know are in the Summer Olympics.
Cool Jobs: Harbor Pilots guide ships to safe harbor
Watch exciting videos of harbor pilots in action.
25 Funny Fishing Jokes
Everyone knows that anglers like to tell fish stories. But did you know they can tell fish jokes, too? Check out these 25 funny fishing jokes and then send us your funniest fishing jokes.
Vote for your favorite book series
The third round begins now! Vote for Harry Potter vs. Maze Runner, and Percy Jackson vs. Narnia.
Clayton Kershaw has a heart to match his other-worldly talent
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher is a champion both on and off the diamond.
Frozen Fishing: Cub Scouts go ice fishing
Just because a lake is frozen, it doesn’t mean there aren’t fish to catch.
How to Enjoy Camping in the Snow
With only some basic knowledge and inexpensive gear, you can have a safe, fun outdoors experience in even the coldest weather.
Scuba On Ice! Venturers scuba diving under the ice
A couple of feet of ice and temps in the teens can't stop these Venturers from scuba diving.
Foley Artists Create the Sounds That Bring Movies to Life
Did you hear that? A Foley artist creates the sound effects you hear in movies, TV shows and many videogames.
A Q&A with Pedro the Mailburro
The Boss has assigned a flunky to get the scoop on what life is like in Pedro's cozy corral.
Collect them all: America the Beautiful Quarters
More commemorative America the Beautiful Quarters are on the way.
Scouts ride and play with sled dogs
The Snow Base program at Wisconsin's Tomahawk Scout Reservation teaches Scouts the ins and outs of dog sledding.
Boys’ Life Staff’s Top Ten Candy Bars
Did your favorite candy bar make our list?
27 best toys of 2015
It's playtime! Make the most of your free time with the best toys, games and gadgets of the season.
5 best World Series teams of all time
Here are our picks for the (arguably) best-ever World Series-winning teams.
Cool Jobs: Circus Clown
Being a clown isn’t all fun and games. A lot of hard work goes into filling the circus with laughter.
Explore the Lewis and Clark route
There are a number of interesting places for visitors to explore along the Lewis and Clark route. Take a look at some of them in this interactive map.
Pedro and the Volcano Experiment
Pedro experiments with a baking soda volcano. It didn't quite work out as planned.
Cool Jobs: Volcanologist
Most people flee from erupting volcanoes because they’re big and loud and dangerous. But when a volcano blows its top anywhere in Alaska, Game McGimsey can’t wait to
Cycle Across America: The Ride of a Lifetime
Slideshow of the
Video tips for better biking
You can make biking easier, safer and more fun with these video tips and tricks from bicycling experts.
Creative ways to cook favorite foods when camping
Camp cooking doesn’t have to be weird or boring. Check out how recipes for some of your favorite foods can be adapted for your next campout.
Hobo Pack Fish recipe from a TV cooking champ
Cooking tips and recipes from MasterChef Junior TV cooking champion Logan Guleff.
Choose Pedro’s Wacky Adventure
Pedro tells the story, but you twist the plot in our new interactive adventure.
Canyoneering at Zion National Park with Arizona’s Troop 818
Members of Arizona's Troop 818 climb, rappel, squeeze, scramble, wade and swim their way through three of Zion National Park’s famed twisty-turny canyons.
Animation merit badge
In this new merit badge, you'll learn to create animations, how animation is used and fun career opportunities in animation.
Meet Imagine Dragons lead singer (and Eagle Scout) Dan Reynolds
Listen in on BL's interview with the lead singer of Imagine Dragons, the Grammy-winning band behind hits like “Radioactive,” “It’s Time” and “I Bet My Life.”
3 Mexican-inspired Dutch oven recipes
Enjoy a taste of Mexico on your next campout with these three tasty Dutch Oven recipes.
Storm chaser studies tornadoes from the inside out
Meteorologist Reed Timmer and his Dominator vehicle gather data to better understand deadly storms.
Learn Guitar from a Pro
Do you want to learn how to be a rockstar? Learning to play guitar requires a lot of practice, but getting lessons from a professional teacher can help get you there faster.