Frozen Fishing: Cub Scouts go ice fishing
Just because a lake is frozen, it doesnât mean there arenât fish to catch.
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How to Enjoy Camping in the Snow
With only some basic knowledge and inexpensive gear, you can have a safe, fun outdoors experience in even the coldest weather.
9 Great Prepackaged Trail Meals
Gear Guy reviews nine meals that are lightweight, simple to prepare and surprisingly delicious.
October’s suggested program theme is Science
Each month, Boysâ Life magazine picks a theme from the Program Features for Troops, Teams, and Crews series of books for readers to consider for their program. October's suggested theme: Science.
It’s a STEM-O-Rama at the Three Fires Council
At the Three Fires Council STEM-O-Rama, Scouts got the chance to try their hands at more than 100 exhibits and demonstrations during a daylong event in St. Charles, Illinois.
Disney Infinity 3.0 game review
This fall, it's Star Wars everything! Sure, The Force Awakens movie is getting most of the hype, but Disney Infinity 3.0 deserves plenty, too.
Lego Jurassic World Review
The latest Lego installment gives its take on the Jurassic Park series.
Cool Jobs: Volcanologist
Most people flee from erupting volcanoes because theyâre big and loud and dangerous. But when a volcano blows its top anywhere in Alaska, Game McGimsey canât wait to
4 interesting weather experiments to try at home
Learn more about science, weather and energy by conducting these experiments with easy-to-find materials.
NHL 15 game review
Stand up and cheer because NHL 15 is not the same old hockey video game.
Canyoneering at Zion National Park with Arizona’s Troop 818
Members of Arizona's Troop 818 climb, rappel, squeeze, scramble, wade and swim their way through three of Zion National Parkâs famed twisty-turny canyons.
How to build a bird feeder
Step-by-step guide to building a bird feeder to help keep wintering and migrating birds well fed.
How to Build a Lemon-Powered Clock
Power a digital clock by making a battery out of lemons.
Stuff We Like: Sharkies Organic Kids Sports Chews
It's a special day when "tastes good" and "mom-approved" can be used in the same sentence. And that's why we're stoked on Sharkies.
PlayStation 4 game console review
It's huge question: Should you buy the new PlayStation 4 game console? The short answer: Yes, definitely. But maybe not quite yet. Let's take a deeper look.
Inside the October 2013 issue
A look at what you'll find inside the October 2013 issue of Boys' Life magazine.
Beware these beautiful flowers that can kill
Few of us are familiar with the seemingly innocent but mischievously potent poisonous flowers readily found nationwide. Ingestion of such plants is one of the top 10 causes of poisoning worldwide.
How to Prevent and Treat Frostbite
Frostbite is the end result of cold-induced injury to our tissues, and it is much more common than one may think.
Crazy About Choppers
At Camp Sikorsky, there are merit badges to be earned and facilities to tour. But mostly, there are awesome, state-of-the-art helicopters.
10 supercharged electric cars
A photo gallery of the coolest, fastest and greenest electric vehicles around.
Can the BioLite stove really power my gadgets?
Q. That BioLite stove seems like a neat idea. But does it really work?
Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure game review
Combining a toy with a game is a good idea that might put new life into the Spyro series. But now that itâs out, is Skylanders all itâs cracked up to be? Let's find out.
Racing video game reviews
Itâs racing season! Since most of us canât get behind the wheel to feel the exhilaration of speeding to victory on the racetrack, video games are pretty much the next best thing. Here are two new options.
Robotics merit badge launch events
The Boy Scouts of America will participate in many robotics events during the month of April to help celebrate the launch of the Robotics merit badge. Here are some of them.
Bakugan: Defenders of the Core game review
The first thing you need to know about Bakugan: Defenders of the Core is that these guys are humongous, sometimes as tall as skyscrapers. And when they get to brawling, all bets are off. Godzilla has nothing on Bakugan.
Stuff We Like: Jelly Belly Sports Beans
These jelly beans are designed to provide you energy when youâre really exercising or exerting yourself.
What you’re doing to Go Green!
Conservation and responsible outdoorsmanship is a huge part of being a Scout. Here are some of the things that Boyslife.org readers have told us they are doing or plan to do to GO GREEN!
BL Go Green Heroes
Throughout the year, Boys' Life has profiled those who are making a difference for the environment. Read about these Go Green! heroes.
The Earth-friendly community of the future
Welcome to the green, Earth-friendly community of the future. For the past seven months, we have told you how to Go Green! Here's what our world might look like once we have all gone green. Imagine the possibilities.
Nothing but net! Reviews of basketball video games
Swish! Itâs basketball time again. Will Kevin Garnett and the Celtics triumph again? Will the Knicks ever get better? Most important, are the roundball video games worth your hard-earned $50 to $60?
Hot Spot
Feeling a little warm lately? The 10 hottest years in recorded history have occurred since 1991. 2005 topped the charts. And animals are feeling the heat.
Go! Green Team
The sports world is playing a more Earth-friendly game.
Thinking Outside the Recycling Box
Wait! Don't just throw that bottle in the recycling bin. You could use it to build your own private island. Across the globe, people are coming up with remarkable -- and sometimes zany -- new ways to help our environment. Here are some of our favorites.
Getting a Green Grip
Get a grip on what it means to go green. Get the basics on what's going on with the environment.
Trail Tips: Paddling
Use these paddling techniques at your next canoeing adventure.
How to Fish in a Stream Pool
In stream fishing, 90 percent of the fish are found in 10 percent of the water. Hereâs how to find out where that is.
What you can do
We are all part of the problem. Here are some easy things you can do to be a part of the solution.
The Ultimate High-Adventure Trip
You think your last outing was exciting? Check out where this Eagle Scout blasted off to.
Checklist for a bicycling outing
Going on a bicycling outing? Here's a checklist of gear to pack.
Personal Fitness
Personal fitness is an individual effort and desire to be the best one can be. Regardless of their current levels of personal fitness, in the twelve weeks it will take Scouts to complete the athletic requirements for this merit badge, they will be in better shape, feel better about themselves, have more energy, and gain self-confidence in their overall abilities.