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Here’s what you’ll find inside the September 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 subscribe to the print or digital editions of Scout Life magazine. SEPTEMBER 2022 FEATURES LOOK UP! Towering rock formations, stargazing and zip lining sky-high in…

The push to produce more electric vehicles has revved up in recent years. See what it’s like to drive a plug-in hybrid electric car with our driver-seat video (above) and then check out a few of these awesome electric vehicles. HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 Many cars — gas-powered and electric — offer driver automation safety features,…

Thick cotton towels take up a lot of space in your backpack. Save that space for other gear by using a PackTowl. A large version, which measures 36 by 59 inches and weighs less than 10 ounces, can be rolled up to about the size of an 8-ounce water bottle. It also comes with a…

Q: What is a good light source for inside a tent? — Samuel, Acworth, Georgia A: In a pinch, wrap your headlamp’s straps around a full, clear water bottle with the lamp facing toward the bottle. Turn on the headlamp, and the light should diffuse through the water. For something more versatile and powerful, shop…

Add a fun touch to your room décor with this crafty clothespin lamp! WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE A CLOTHESPIN LAMP 24 wooden clothespins (all one size, any color) Battery-powered LED lights (available at craft stores) Craft or fabric glue Parchment paper Tape (optional) Markers, paint, construction paper, fabric (optional) WHAT YOU’LL DO STEP 1.…

You don’t have to wait until college to get an internship. The Library of Congress, NASA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are just a few of the workplaces that have internship programs especially for high school students. With an internship, you will be able to observe professionals in their day-to-day work, be trained in…

Our country’s flag is more than just a piece of cloth. It’s a symbol of America. It represents our past, our present and our future. Treating the U.S. flag honorably shows respect for our country’s people, land and ways of life. You can fly the flag every day of the year, but you have to…

Find expert tips to help you get a good night’s sleep Picking the right sleeping pad, bag liner, pillow or cot How to minimize smelly sleeping bag odor A good sleeping bag can make the difference between comfort and a long, miserable night. Follow these tips on choosing the right sleeping bag for your adventures.…

Standing atop the 800-foot-tall launch tower, Ethan Wheat didn’t have much time to think about how he was about to zip a quarter-mile across the second-largest canyon in the United States. “They hook you up, and you go,” says the 14-year-old Life Scout. “It was fun. It sounded like a Ferrari going down, it was…