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Log in for day of fun at the BSA’s National Camp-In

April 29, 2020 5

You’re missing going on campouts since the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the shutdowns of many places. What can you do instead? How about “camping in”?

How to teach (or learn) lashings from home, in front of a computer

April 22, 2020 4

One Scouting volunteer in New Jersey invented a solution for teaching lashings using a device that fits on a kitchen table.

Remember to drink up — before and during a trek

March 24, 2020 2

Don’t hoard water when you’re on a hike. Drink up! Here are some tips for how much to drink and filtering untreated water.

What’s your 11th Essential? Seasoned Scout leader has a suggestion to share

March 13, 2020 16

If you only have room in your backpack for 10 items, make it the Ten Essentials. But let’s say you have a little extra space. What’s your 11th Essential?

How to get your pack or troop into a national park for free in 2020

February 3, 2020 6

With free-entrance days and year-round free access for fourth grade Webelos, there’s never been a better — or cheaper — time to visit our national parks.

In its effort to welcome a vegetarian Scout, troop embarks on a culinary adventure

January 1, 2020 30

When a vegetarian Scout joined the troop, a teachable moment emerged — a chance to show Scouts that vegetarian meals can be just as tasty.

Scout Shop Tips: Choose the best tent for you and your adventure

November 21, 2019 3

Let’s be honest here: finding the perfect tent can be a bit overwhelming.

Boys’ Life Wants to Tell YOUR Story

November 6, 2019 0

Do your Scouts want to land on the same pages as some of the most famous Scouts of all time? Here’s their chance! Whether you’re carving out the adventure of a lifetime in a snow-filled

It’s time for #Campsgiving, a great outdoor Thanksgiving tradition

November 5, 2019 7

Are you ready for #Campsgiving? It’s a time when the Boy Scouts of America encourages units go hiking, camping and cooking traditional Thanksgiving meals outside.

Here’s a simple way of setting up a dining fly in an open field

October 17, 2019 9

A dining fly is one of the first structures you should put up at camp. But what if you’re in an area away from trees, how do you secure one?