Troop News
Scouts in Hurricane Ida’s Path Step Up to Help Their Communities Recover
Lilli and Sammy Ziegler had seen hurricanes, but Ida was different. What they expected would be a weakening storm picked up steam as it neared the Louisiana coast, transforming into…
Read MoreWrite a Funny Caption For This Photo
What’s going on in this picture? What is that rabbit and turtle doing or thinking? If you can think of a funny caption for this photo, just post it in…
Read MoreInside the April 2022 Issue
Here’s what you’ll find inside the April 2022 issue of Scout Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online. Please visit scoutlife.org/subscribe to…
Read MoreAny Tips For Buying a First Backpack?
Q: I’ve been planning to buy a new backpack. Any tips? — Ben, Sandy, Utah A: First, consider your pack’s purpose. Want to go on weeklong backpacking treks? Then pick…
Read MoreStuff We Like: Bug Bite Thing
When a mosquito bites you, it injects its saliva into your skin. Your body then reacts to this foreign substance — usually with an itchy red bump. The Bug Bite…
Read MoreCan You Name These Major League Baseball Stadiums?
Many baseball teams play in iconic stadiums in beautiful settings. See how well you know your baseball stadiums by taking this photo quiz!
Read MoreWhen You Complete the Seton Scout Naturalist Program, Your Adventure Is Only Beginning
On a hike through the woods near Maryland’s Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, a group of Scouts and adults walked over what looked like a plain old stream. A handful…
Read MoreTasty Treat or Fatal Fruit? Here Are 5 Dangerous Wild Berries To Avoid
You find some dark-colored fruit while hiking in the woods. Are they delicious blueberries or poisonous pokeweed berries that could make you sick? Never eat wild plants unless you know…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Backcountry Communication Device
Whether you want to chat with friends on the ski slopes or you need to send a message during an emergency, having a communication device sure comes in handy. TWO-WAY…
Read MoreHow To Make a ‘Pack-out Kit’ for Carrying Human Waste
Human waste doesn’t always decompose easily in some environments, like deserts, caves and glaciers. To reduce your impact on these places, pack out everything instead of digging catholes to bury…
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