Scouting News

Here’s what you’ll find inside the June-July 2022 issue of Scout Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online. Please visit scoutlife.org/subscribe to…

Not all trails are simply marked paths you hike through the woods or mountains. Theme trails are networks of sites found throughout the U.S. for exploring certain aspects of a…

Josh is 16 and just starting to think about college. He hopes to get a job this year to add to his college fund. When Josh met with his high…

What’s going on in this picture? What is that cat doing or thinking? If you can think of a funny caption for this photo, just post it in the comment…

Wearing a bicycle helmet cuts the chance of seriously hurting your head if you’re in a bike accident. But that same helmet might not provide good protection if you wear…

Floating through a rushing river requires concentration and quick decision-making. It also helps to know a little geometry. Scouts with Troop 411 of Minot, North Dakota, learned that approaching rocks…

The Owala FreeSip water bottle ($22-$30, owalalife.com) gives you the option to drink from a straw or a spout. The large mouth has two openings you can sip from while…

Q: Freeze-dried meals might be a good choice for backpacking because they’re lightweight and provide a good amount of nutrients. Which ones would you buy? — Duc, Sugar Land, Texas…

When it comes to riding ATVs, safety is absolutely essential. To ensure you’re safe on every ride, take this quiz to learn the ATV Safety Institute’s 7 Golden Rules. No…

It’s more than cowboy boots, horseback riding and roping. How much do you know about the way cowboys and cowgirls take care of both their animals and the environment? Take…