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Cool Jobs: These Eagle Scouts Are Helping Revolutionize the Car Industry

Eagle Scout automotive engineers help build all-electric adventure truck.

Where Can I Find Cheaper Gear?

Q: What is the best option for buying cheaper gear?

Conquer the Ski Slopes With Troop 77

What's better than a day on the slopes? Two days!

Use Science to Build the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car

A former NASA engineer explains how you can use science to make the fastest car at your next Pinewood Derby.

25 Funny Pinewood Derby Jokes

Be a humor champion with these winning Pinewood Derby jokes that are guaranteed to take the checkered flag.

Watch How a Pinewood Derby Car Kit Gets Made

VIDEO: Watch as logs from a sustainable forest get turned into kits for your Pinewood Derby car.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Pinewood Derby

Get answers to frequently asked questions about the Pinewood Derby, as well as links to helpful resources and additional information.

Inside the January-February 2024 Issue

Here's what you'll find inside the January-February 2024 issue of Scout Life magazine.

How to Make a DIY Survival Kit

This 2-pound kit could save your life for at least three days in the wild.

How to Gear Up for Winter

Stay warm and Be Prepared for camping in the cold.

100 Photos of Star Wars Pinewood Derby Cars

Jump into hyperspace with these awesome Star Wars-themed Pinewood Derby cars built by Scout Life readers.

How to Watch Out for Avalanches in Snowy, Mountainous Terrain

Avalanches are a serious concern for all travelers whose outings take them into snowy, mountainous regions.

How to Paint a Pinewood Derby Car to Give It a Glossy Finish

Sandpaper and paint can turn a block of wood into a sleek Pinewood Derby car that looks as smooth as steel.

Download a Free Pinewood Derby Car Design Template

Use this handy template to sketch out your Pinewood Derby car's design before you start cutting.

Send Us Photos From Your Campout

You're going on a campout? Have so much fun, be safe and send us your coolest pictures from the trip!

Ride Along as These Scouts Go Dog-Sledding in Wisconsin

These dogs love mushing through the snow -- and taking Scouts with them.

How to Make a Pinewood Derby Car Display

When the race is over, enter the winner's circle by building this display for your Pinewood Derby car.

How to Do Squats Correctly

Squats strengthen leg, rear and stomach muscles. Watch this video to learn how to do squats correctly.

How to Do Crunches

This exercise works the abdominal muscles.

How to Do Calf Raises

This exercise works the calf muscles.

How to Do Pushups Correctly

Pushups strengthen chest, arm, shoulder and stomach muscles. Watch this video to learn how to do pushups correctly.

How to Do Wide Squats

This exercise works the quads and the glutes.

Pokémon Car Designs in the Pinewood Derby

Take a look at Pikachu, Turtwig and Charizard Pinewood Derby cars inspired by the Pokémon universe.

Minecraft Car Designs in the Pinewood Derby

Minecraft-themed Pinewood Derby cars are super popular this year. Check out these awesome photos.

What Are the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Rules?

Race rules provide guidance and create a fair race for everyone. Make sure you know your pack's rules before you start building.

How to Make a Paper Dreidel for Chanukah

Playing the dreidel game is a fun tradition during the Jewish festival of Chanukah (also spelled Hanukkah). A dreidel is a four-sided spinning top, where each side has a

Write a Funny Caption For This Photo

What’s going on in this picture? What is that snowman doing or thinking? Write your funniest caption and we’ll post it for everyone to read.

How to Polish Your Pinewood Derby Car’s Axles and Wheels

Polishing your Pinewood Derby car's axles and wheels may be the most important factor in building a fast car.

Inside the December 2023 Issue

Here's what you'll find inside the December 2023 issue of Scout Life magazine.

Use the Monkey Paw Knot to Make a Holiday Ornament

A monkey paw knot is typically used to weigh down a rope, but it can also be a fun holiday ornament.

Join Troop 214 for a Big Day of Sledding in Montana

Find a hill. Grab a sled. Let's have some winter fun.

Scouts Hone Their Survival Skills as Temperatures Fall Into the Single Digits

Wisconsin Scouts practice winter wilderness survival.

Where to Find an Inexpensive and Comfortable Daypack

Q: I’m looking for a comfortable daypack that’s less than $120.

Watch Out, Bug! These Plants Are Hungry

We don’t usually think of plants as predators, but some plants do eat insects and other small creatures. Since they can’t chase prey, these carnivorous (meat-eating)

‘How I Learned to Fly’ by Orville Wright

When Orville Wright wanted to tell the world of his and Wilbur's adventures, to which magazine did he turn? This one, of course. Read the article from our September 1914 issue.

How to Sharpen a Pocketknife

Q: How do I keep my pocketknife sharp?

Stuff We Like: Voltaic OffGrid

Buying a backpack and separate solar charging system can get expensive. So why not get them together?

Write a Funny Caption For This Photo

What’s going on in this picture? What is that raccoon doing or thinking? Write your funniest caption and we’ll post it for everyone to read.

Inside the November 2023 Issue

Here's what you'll find inside the November 2023 issue of Scout Life magazine.

101 Funny Halloween Jokes and Comics

Happy Halloween! We dare you not to laugh at these funny and spooky comics and Halloween jokes.

Opinel's No.07 My First Opinel Folding Knife

How to Buy a Good Pocketknife or Multitool

Keep sharp in your Scouting endeavors with the right knife or multitool for the job.

Check Out 6 Cool Camporees From Around the Country

These aren't your ordinary campouts. Get creative ideas for your next camporee!

2023 Scout Life Toy-A-Day Giveaway Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MANY WILL ENTER. ONLY 30 WILL WIN. 1. Eligibility: The 2023 Scout Life Toy-A-Day Giveaway (the “Promotion”) is open only to