Tomahawk throwing can be a rigorous yet rewarding activity. The secret to throwing tomahawks is “lots of practice and follow-through,” according to Life Scout Claudia Mattingly. To properly throw a tomahawk, stand several paces from your target. Grab the tomahawk at the bottom of the handle like you’re shaking someone’s hand. Face your target. When…

There’s nothing like a bag of trail mix on a hiking or backpacking trip. Originally called GORP, for “Good Old Raisins and Peanuts,” this mix of dried fruit, nuts, chocolate and other dry ingredients can be a good energy source on the trail. Almost anything can go into a trail mix, but many people try…

Winter is almost over, but that doesn’t mean camping this month won’t still be chilly. Take our quiz to make sure you can Be Prepared.  What’s one of the most important essentials during a cold-weather camping trip? a) An extra jacket b) An air mattress c) A positive attitude d) A battery-powered heater When your…

This story originally appeared in the September-October 2017 issue of Scouting magazine. A loud thwap! echoes among towering hardwoods. Helen Olsson stands with her husband, Jeff, at a sizzling cook stove, on which dinner is only a few minutes from being ready. At the sound of another thwap!, the duo decides to investigate. The couple’s three kids,…

Here’s what you’ll find inside the March 2021 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. MARCH 2021 FEATURES WHERE EAGLES PADDLE Navigate the same Northern Tier treks that launched…

Even if you remember to wear green on March 17, you’ll still get a “pinch” of humor from these funny St. Patrick’s Day jokes submitted by Scout Life readers. Do you know a funny St. Patrick’s Day joke? Click here to send your joke to us. DOWNLOAD A FREE POCKET JOKE BOOK! Print and fold…

Paddle Like It’s 1930 Starting next year, Northern Tier will be offering new treks that follow routes that Scouts paddled decades ago. Follow one of them in the March issue as linked troops 65 of Circle Pines, Minnesota, navigate 82 miles of scenic backcountry, checking out waterfalls and Native American rock paintings.  Hot Meals on…

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During a brisk February weekend last year, Scouts made the drive to Camp Frank G. Lumpkin in far west Georgia, searching for adventure, advancement and entertainment. But what they discovered was so much more. The girls of Troop 19 from Auburn, Alabama, hosted a “Woods Women” campout, inviting two other troops: girls Troop 89 from…