Scouting News

Did you hear that Congress passed the Free Ice Cream on Fridays bill? Unfortunately, the president vetoed it because he’s lactose intolerant. OK, that didn’t really happen — except during…

This story originally appeared in the November-December 2012 issue of Scouting magazine. It happens every year: Just about the time new den leaders figure out how to lead a den…

Snowflakes usually melt before you can get a good look at them. Here’s how to preserve individual flakes so you can study them later. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO PRESERVE A…

Whether you’re a dayhiker conquering local hills or a hardcore wilderness backpacker, your most important piece of gear is the same — and it might be the item you’ve put…

Scouting offers many opportunities for you to lead. The longer you’re in the program, the more others will look to you to step up. But how do you become a…

Life Scout Paul Lehmann and his sister Ann, a Second Class Scout, stood at the top of the slope. It was Paul’s fourth time visiting Devil’s Head Ski Resort near…

Q: When I go camping, I take my phone. I don’t want it to get damaged. Can you recommend any good phone cases for the outdoors? — Fred, Charlestown, Massachusetts…

A trek to one of the BSA’s high-adventure bases can be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. You can hike rugged trails to breathtaking vistas, paddle remote…

Happy Holidays! Count down the days until December 25th with these very funny kid’s Christmas jokes sent in by Boys’ Life readers. We guarantee this clean holiday humor will help…

During Act 2 of Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton jokes that Vice President John Adams “doesn’t have a real job anyway.” The same could be said for Keri Snyder’s predecessor as Pack…