Scouting News

This story originally appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of Scouting magazine. Studies show that having a specific goal with a time frame is the most effective way to accomplish anything…

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

Scout Me In! For more than a century, youth have enjoyed reading the adventures, skills and stories featured in Boys’ Life magazine. Those awesome articles will continue in the next incarnation…

This story originally appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of Scouting magazine. Whatever your New Year’s resolutions might be — losing weight, getting fit, saving money, getting organized, recruiting more Scouts,…

Many of us put up festive decorations this time of year. But do your decorations include camp patches, hiking sticks and carabiners? These Scouters’ homes featured some fleur-de-lis flair last…

Here’s what you’ll find inside the January-February 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…

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This story originally appeared in the November-December 2013 issue of Scouting magazine. If you believe the Calorie Control Council, you consumed around 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving, our national day of gorging.…

OK, OK, this cot is heavy, bulky and pricey. But this is “Stuff We Like,” and we like the RIO Gear Smart XXL Camping Cot from ShelterLogic ($100, shelterlogic.com). It…

Q: Does rolling up your clothes really work when packing? — Cody, Orange City, Iowa A: It will depend on what you’re packing. Try this: Empty a dresser drawer at…