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

Tomahawk throwing can be a rigorous yet rewarding activity. The secret to throwing tomahawks is “lots of practice and follow-through,” according to Life Scout Claudia Mattingly. To properly throw a…

There’s nothing like a bag of trail mix on a hiking or backpacking trip. Originally called GORP, for “Good Old Raisins and Peanuts,” this mix of dried fruit, nuts, chocolate…

Winter is almost over, but that doesn’t mean camping this month won’t still be chilly. Take our quiz to make sure you can Be Prepared.  What’s one of the most…

This story originally appeared in the September-October 2017 issue of Scouting magazine. A loud thwap! echoes among towering hardwoods. Helen Olsson stands with her husband, Jeff, at a sizzling cook stove, on…

Here’s what you’ll find inside the March 2021 issue of Scout Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online. Please visit scoutlife.org/subscribe to…

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 submitted by Scout Life readers. Do…

Paddle Like It’s 1930 Starting next year, Northern Tier will be offering new treks that follow routes that Scouts paddled decades ago. Follow one of them in the March issue…

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During a brisk February weekend last year, Scouts made the drive to Camp Frank G. Lumpkin in far west Georgia, searching for adventure, advancement and entertainment. But what they discovered…