Scouting is an adventure. How much adventure you have is up to you. Whether you just joined or have been in the program for years — and depending on your age and proper preparation — you can launch a model rocket, scuba dive in the ocean, explore a cave and even ride in a tethered…

Q: I am looking for a new pocketknife. Should I get a single-blade or a Swiss Army knife? — Danny, Bethesda, Maryland A: For most jobs, all you likely need is one blade. But you might wonder: Why settle for one blade when you can have three blades … plus a screwdriver, can opener, plastic…

On April 8, 2024, the sun will go dark in one of nature’s greatest spectacles: a total solar eclipse. This phenomenon happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking out the sun for several minutes. The path of the total eclipse in 2024 will cross Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois,…

Wolves are fascinating animals that can be found in many habitats such as forests, grasslands, and even snowy tundras. Wolves used to be found in many places around the globe, but their numbers have decreased. Today, they mainly live in remote areas with limited human presence. Wolves are social animals that live in groups called…

If you’ve been howling for some side-splitting humor, you’ve come to the right den. We’ve rounded up a howlingly hilarious collection of wolf jokes and fur-ociously funny punchlines that will make you laugh until your tail wags uncontrollably. Aidan: What is a wolf’s favorite Cub Scout event? Taylor: What? Aidan: Pack meetings, of course! Joke…

Here’s what you’ll find inside the August 2023 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. AUGUST 2023 FEATURES GOING BIG IN THE BERKSHIRES From whitewater rafting to museum tours,…

Adam Cushing with Troop 105 raises the troop flag aboard the USS Constitution. Nestled in his sleeping bag, CJ Agnew tried to doze off, but he couldn’t. He was lying on history. “I remember looking up at the stars and the masts, and realizing I’m sleeping on the deck of the USS Constitution,” the 16-year-old…

Texas horned lizard What’s that strange-looking creature? A little armored tank? A walking cactus? No, it’s a horned lizard, one of the most unusual reptiles in the U.S. NOT FROGS OR TOADS Horned lizards get their name from the horns on their heads and spikes along their bodies, which give them a tough, intimidating appearance.…

Caleb Sepesy of Troop 701 conquers a high-ropes course during his troop’s trip to the Berkshires. Cameron Miley marveled at the antique mitts on display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The game’s early days looked vastly different from today’s sport. No batting helmets; very few home runs; a handful of teams.…

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