Many of the members of Venturing Crew 1826 in Illinois have been together since they were Cub Scouts. After crossing over into Boy Scouts, they added fencing to their resume of high-adventure activities. Watch this video of the Venturing fencers in action.
Johnny Strange recently became the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits -- the tallest peaks on each of the seven continents. Listen to exclusive excerpts of BL's interview with this former Cub Scout.
There's no need for a microwave or a stove. Amaze your friends by using magic to pop your popcorn.
Boys' Life recently spoke to Tony Hawk about his work spreading the skateboard gospel. Read about it in the October issue of BL, and listen to exclusive excerpts of the interview.
Okpik at the Northern Tier High Adventure Bases is not a winter survival camp. Okpik is a winter fun camp. Watch these videos to get a taste of Okpik fun.
BL sat down with Ken Burns, a former Scout and famous moviemaker, to talk about his latest film, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea."
Virginia Scouts make a 185-mile bike trip look like child's play. Watch as they ride along the C&O Canal.
Wisconsin Scouts go from fish out of water to seasoned skiers during one weekend with a water-ski show team. Watch video of them performing in front of a live crowd.
Tom Felton first earned the ire of film fans in 2001 when he strolled onto the big screen as Harry Potter-nemesis Draco Malfoy. Boys’ Life recently spoke to Felton about life playing the bad guy. Listen in on exclusive excerpts of BL's interview.
Boys' Life brings its Scout adventure stories to The Outdoor Channel television network in the second season of "Scouting for Adventure -- Presented by Boys' Life," premiering July 1, 2009.
Your friends will be surprised and disgusted when you grab a live goldfish and eat it.
Venturers from the Lone Star State take significant steps toward earning the Ranger Award during a week at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch in north Texas.
File this one under Strange but Fun. From the maker of some of the best knives on the market, Spyderco, comes the new BaliYo. It's a pen that you can use to do tricks.
Amaze your friends by making a wad of cash appear magically in your hands.
Watch as Eagle Scout Jon Almquist, who works for national outdoors retailer REI, shows you how to fit a backpack in this exclusive BL video.
Watch as Florida Scouts get their hot-weather high-adventure fix by learning to ride the Atlantic Ocean's coolest waves.
According to magician Mac King, this spectacular trick is one of the best "pick a card and find it" tricks in the world.
Here's a great card trick that's simple to learn and will amaze your friends.
Watch as Scouts from Troop 776, Goddard, Kan., tackle the rugged terrain at Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch in Colorado.
While touring the soundstage for "The Electric Company" TV show, a Cub Scout gets a beat-box lesson from Chris Sullivan, who plays Shockwave on the show.
Watch as Scouts get in the driver's seat to learn how NOT to crash.
Here's a look at some of the best downloadable games for your broadband-connected game system.
It feels like I'm the only one who doesn't get fish when I go fishing with anyone. How can I make sure I'm not the only one not bringing home fish?
Watch video of Indiana Cub Scouts experiencing a whole new speed of pinewood derby at this giant track.
Watch video of the Scouts of Troop 007 in Lewiston, Me., spending a day last February at Maine's Belfast Curling Club learning and competing in a curling match.
Take two pieces of string and magically connect them together into a single string.
All the imaginative dreams of everybody in the world float upward to a fantastical place called LittleBigPlanet. What if you could use all these things to make your own game, one that’s fun, easy and creative? That’s what LittleBigPlanet, the game, is all about.
Following in the footsteps of "Eragon" and "Eldest," "Brisingr" will be the third of four planned books in Christopher Paolini's fantasy adventure. In an interview with Boys’ Life, Christopher spoke of reading, dreaming and adventure as a child in Paradise Valley, Mont.
Sega's Beijing 2008 keeps the excitement of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games alive with a game full of 38 Olympic events. But does Sega win a gold medal? Find out in this video game review.
Drop a normal bread roll onto the floor and watch it bounce right back up onto the table!
Imagine your parent's surprise when they discover that you're sitting at the table without your head!
John Fitzgerald, 9, Christian Nanson, 11, and other members of Pack 100 and Troop 100 were swimming in Nebraska's Platte River when Christian spotted a baby floating facedown in the water. Listen as they describe how they saved the baby in a true story of Scouts in Action.
As Todd Staszak, 15, was bodyboarding at Hatteras, N.C., he heard cries for help. A man was trying to save his son and his son's friend as a powerful riptide pulled the boys away from shore. Listen as Todd and others describe how he rescued the boys in a true story of Scouts in Action.
As Trevor Robinson, 18, and four friends were walking across the parking lot of their school in Carmichael, Calif., a car traveling almost 30 miles an hour rounded a corner and headed straight for them. Listen as Trevor and others describe how he saved his friends' lives in a true story of Scouts in Action.
Alex Lambert and David "Junior" Tyree, both 12, and John Buchanan, 13, were swimming. As John began to tire, he panicked and jumped onto Junior's back. Both boys started to go under. Listen as Alex and his mom describe the rescue in a true story of Scouts in Action.
Jake Silfies and Matt Mikosky, both 12, were hiking during a winter camping trip on Lake Stillwater, Pa., when Matt's dad fell through the ice. Listen as they describe the rescue in a true story of Scouts in Action.
Jimmy Kennedy, 13, woke his family as Hurricane Katrina struck his home in D'Iberville, Miss., in the early morning hours. The electricity was out, and floodwaters were surging into the house. Listen as Jimmy and his mother describe what he did to save his family in a true story of Scouts in Action.
BL last spoke with Freddie Highmore in 2005 about his starring role in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." In his latest role, he plays twins, Jared and Simon, in "The Spiderwick Chronicles" (rated PG). BL's Paula Murphey caught up with Freddie for a behind-the-scenes chat.
Watch as members of Pack 10 in Cornelius, N.C., prepare and race their cars in a Pinewood derby.
As John Crandall and other students were riding the bus home from school, a large tree fell off the back of a truck ahead of them. The bus swerved and rolled over. Listen as John describes what he did to get everyone off the bus in a true story of Scouts in Action.
On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first men to walk on the moon. Listen as Aldrin talks about some of his experiences on the moon.
Travis Mason, 18, and his mother, Kym Mason, were driving during a rainstorm. Their SUV went off the slippery road and rolled to the bottom of a ravine, throwing Mrs. Mason from the vehicle. Listen as Travis describes what he did to treat his mother in a true story of Scouts in Action.
Pee Wee Harris invents a safety suit that will protect him from all sorts of harm.
When Brian Butterfield's raft overturned, his dad's foot got trapped between a rock and a tree in the middle of a raging river. Listen as Brian and his dad describe the dramatic rescue.
Watch as the Lamborghini Murcielago backs into position at a Boys' Life photo shoot in Irving, Texas.
World-class mountain biker Adam Craig catches some air at a Boys' Life photo shoot in Southern California.
John Guyton was riding in the passenger seat of a truck when the driver suffered a seizure. Somehow, he needed to stop the truck and help his friend in the middle of rush hour traffic. Listen as John describes the rescue in a true story of Scouts in Action.
In the first of a series of fishing videos, FLW Pro Angler Clark Wendlandt discusses some basic tips to help you start catching fish.
The 21st World Scout Jamboree concludes today, but not before a spectacular closing arena show this evening. Scouts are busy bartering for their final patch and uniform trades before packing up their gear to leave the campsite in Hylands Park, Essex, England.
Watch video from the opening ceremonies of the World Jamboree in England.