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Inside the May 2017 issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the May 2017 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online.

Please visit Boyslife.org/subscribe to subscribe to the print or digital editions of Boys’ Life magazine.

ON THE MAY 2017 COVER

Paddling Away

On a canoeing trek at Yellowstone National Park, Scouts leave civilization — and their comfort zones — behind.

See images from the Yellowstone trek


THIS MONTH’S OTHER FEATURES

Gear Guy: Powered By the Sun

The Gear Guy shares advice for buying a solar-charging device and rechargeable gear.

Solar gear buying guide

Film School

At Warner Bros. Studios in California, Scouts learn making a movie isn’t easy.

Watch highlights of the Scouts’ movies

BL Workshop: Rustic Concrete Candle Holder

A great Mother’s Day gift idea!


ONLY IN OUR BOY SCOUT EDITION

Scouting Around

The Right Stroke: Swimming is not only a fun activity and a great way to cool off in the summer, but it can also boost your fitness and — in an aquatics emergency — save your life.

Visit the Scouting Around blog

Prepared For Life: On Your Own

Whether you’re off to college or moving into your own place for the first time, there’s a lot more to being independent than having a great time.

Pointers for starting out on your own

The Lighthouse Keepers

When a historic island is part of your community, you do what you can to give back.


ONLY IN OUR CUB SCOUT EDITION

Let’s Look at Books

Read it! Color it! Get it all in this special Cub Scout section.


AND MORE!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action, Tradin’ Post and more! Only in the May 2017 issue of Boys’ Life!

The Wacky Adventures of Pedro
Pee Wee Harris
Scouts in Action
More S.I.A.


1 Comment on Inside the May 2017 issue

  1. AwesomeAustinsMom // May 5, 2017 at 9:29 am // Reply

    how do I get the instructions for the rustic concrete candle holder, my son is a scout and we misplaced this issue.

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