Watch Out for These 5 Stinging Caterpillars
IO (2 to 3 inches long, green with pink and white stripes down either side): The biggest of the caterpillar bad boys, this one has tufts of hair sticking up…
Read MoreHow to Buy a Good Camping Air Mat or Sleeping Pad
Click here for the Gear Guy’s sleeping bag buying guide Find expert tips to help you get a good night’s sleep You might not think your sleeping pad or air…
Read MoreVenturing Crew Treks to the Sawtooths
When the BSA postponed the 2021 National Jamboree because of the coronavirus pandemic, many units — like Crew 28 of Spartanburg, South Carolina — looked for other adventures. The Venturers…
Read MoreScouts 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…
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