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[H3] Splash Into Summer at 6 of the Coolest Water Parks

Quizzes

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Animals and Nature

[H3] Tiny Chorus Frogs Belt Out Songs Like Nobody’s Listening

Outdoors

[H3] How to Tie the 7 Basic Scout Knots

Scout Life Arcade

[H3] Wizard Westy

Animals and Nature

[H3] Can You Spot 30 Hidden Animals in These Photos?

Fun Stuff to Do

[H3] 11 Tasty S’mores Recipes

Animals and Nature

[H3] How to Make a Monarch Butterfly Habitat

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Gear Guy

[H3] Check Out Our Expert’s Guide to Trail-Running Gear

In the spotlight

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[H2] Scouts Brave Heart-Pounding White Water in Tennessee

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Check Out Our Expert’s Guide to Trail-Running Gear

Splash Into Summer at 6 of the Coolest Water Parks

Write a Funny Caption For This Photo

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Tiny Chorus Frogs Belt Out Songs Like Nobody’s Listening

How to Make a Monarch Butterfly Habitat

Can You Name That National Park?

How to Tie the 7 Basic Scout Knots

11 Tasty S’mores Recipes

Wizard Westy

Can You Spot 30 Hidden Animals in These Photos?

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[H3] 100 Photos of Star Wars Pinewood Derby Cars

Jump into hyperspace with these awesome Star Wars-themed Pinewood Derby cars built by Scout Life readers.

How to Make a Fast Pinewood Derby Car

Watch How a Pinewood Derby Car Kit Gets Made

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[H4] Fun Stuff to Do

[H3] 11 Tasty S’mores Recipes

There's no reason to mess with this classic camping dessert. But if you're feeling adventurous, here are 11 tasty S'more variations.

How to Cook Some Goofy Grub

How to Wash Your Dog

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[H4] Arcade

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Use your gravity controls to help your bot escape the space station.

Massive Word Search

Pedro’s Extreme Ride

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[H4] Scouting Around

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[H3] Scouts Brave Heart-Pounding White Water in Tennessee

On the Ocoee River, whitewater rafters met some giants.

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These 8 Scout Camps Have a Ton of Fun Planned for Summer

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Want an Amazing Canoeing Adventure? Head to Northern Tier

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[H4] Fishing

[H3] 8 Fishing Knots to Know

Can you imagine going fishing without knowing how to tie an improved clinch knot? Or a double surgeon's loop? Neither can we.

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Here's how to make some yummy, homemade treats that your dog will love.

How to Make a Soap Carving

Build a Chuck Box for Camp Cooking

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[H4] Quizzes

[H3] Can You Name These Major League Baseball Stadiums?

See how well you know your baseball stadiums by taking this photo quiz!

Take the ‘Scouting in Space! Trivia Quiz

Try the U.S. Presidents Fun Facts Quiz!

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[H4] Eagle Projects

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Zach and his helpers built a dog play structure for an animal rescue.

Provided Headstones at Segregated Cemetery

Built Fishing Line Recycling Stations

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[H4] Fiction

[H3] Stolen Treasure

Just how far will Chris go to help his family?

Jason and the Argonauts

The Sunjammer

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[H4] Outdoors & Gear

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[H3] Check Out Our Expert’s Guide to Trail-Running Gear

Here's how to gear up before trail running.

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How to Get Started With Stand-Up Paddleboarding

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How to Buy a Great Daypack for Hiking

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[H3] 4 Camping Gadgets With More Than One Function

Q: There’s a lot of really cool camping gear out there. What have you used recently?

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How to Keep Steaks Cold on a Campout

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Stuff We Like: Life Intents Fan

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[IMG: Scouts with Troop 343 splash through the Ocoee River in Tennessee.]

On the Ocoee River, whitewater rafters met some giants.

[IMG: Scouts on a climbing wall at Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation]

Are you ready? Summer is just around the corner, and these Scout camps have a ton of fun planned.

[IMG: Scouts canoe at Northern Tier]

Scouts paddled remote lakes along the Minnesota–Canada border on a Northern Tier canoe trek.

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Winter is a perfect time to go camping in Vermont.

[IMG: Troop 362 paddles along the Missouri River in Montana.]

California troop finds adventure in the wake of legendary explorers.

[IMG: Scouts in kayaks picking up trash]

Our planet's waterways need all Scouts to join together and make a difference.

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Troop 9005 floated with manatees in Florida's Crystal River.

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There's a new way to earn the Skating merit badge!

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Scout Life's conversation with an Eagle Scout who went from earning merit badges to scoring touchdowns in the pros.

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When disaster strikes, Scouts jump into action -- even if they're impacted.

[IMG: Scouts looking at a map for a orienteering challenge]

Finding the right path can be tricky, but orienteering skills can help.

[IMG: Scouts padding on the French Broad River]

Troop 33 fits whitewater rafting, caving and tubing into one exciting outing.

[IMG: Troop 260 of San Jose, California, floats down the Salmon River flanked by rugged peaks]

California Scouts go rafting and kayaking on scenic Idaho river.

[IMG: Scouts enjoy the waves at Mustang State Park in Texas]

Angling in the ocean? Prepare for a challenge!

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Troop 141 explores shipwrecks, waterfalls, cliffs and lighthouses along Lake Superior.

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What's better than exploring a cave? Spending the night in one!

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Troop 911 found challenges to conquer close to home.

[IMG: Scouts in a Dragon Boat at Tomahawk Scout Camp]

Ready to have some fun this summer? These eight incredible Scout camps have got you covered.

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Pulling a meal from the sea requires determination and know-how.

[IMG: Scouts pull pulk sleds while snowshoeing in Colorado]

With snowshoes on and sleds in tow, these Scouts trek up a snowy mountain.

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Scouts compete to cook delicious dishes at the Iron Chef challenge campout.

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Before you hit the slopes, check out these tips for maximizing your winter fun.

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California troops rise to new heights at Pinnacles National Park.

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Troops 55 climbed the iron way to spectacular views of the Allegheny Mountains.

[IMG: Scouts paddle canoes through Congaree National Park]

When they encountered obstacles on the water, these Scouts didn't back down.

[IMG: Troop 848 in front of the Alamo in San Antonio]

Troop 848 cycles urban hike-and-bike trails in San Antonio.

California Scouts trek 50 miles across snow fields and more in the Sierra Nevadas.

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Do a Good Turn by helping keep our waters clean with the nationwide Scouting for Clean Waterways effort.

Scouts learn how to catch some waves at Surf Camp.

North Carolina Scouts hike, bike and paddle 170 miles across their state.

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Follow these troops as they go on an epic trip before summer camp.

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Troop 53 paddles the rapids using "duckies" on North Carolina's Nantahala River.

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Georgia Scouts tour a gold museum, explore a gold mine and tube a nearby river.

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After horrific storms, Scouts across the country help with recovery.

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You'll have a blast this summer at these amazing BSA council camps.

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You, too, can help protect this iconic high-adventure destination in northern New Mexico.

What's better than a day on the slopes? Two days!

These dogs love mushing through the snow -- and taking Scouts with them.

Find a hill. Grab a sled. Let's have some winter fun.

Wisconsin Scouts practice winter wilderness survival.

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These aren't your ordinary campouts. Get creative ideas for your next camporee!

When the sign is raised, it’s a silent reminder to follow the Scout Oath and the Scout Law.

Minnesota troops host annual pumpkin-carving contest.

Troop 533 combines climbing and horseback riding for a cool campout.

We want to see your amazing patrol, den, pack or troop flag creations and share them with the world.

Kick it up a notch and have a great Scouting year! Here's how you can do it.

Get in the Jamboree spirit! The summit of Scouting fun is here.

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From whitewater rafting to museum tours, Ohio's Troop 701 goes big on its nine-day trip.

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Troops discover places where our military helped make this country.

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Troop 94 walks through the history of combat aviation and then takes off.

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Here's how to gear up before trail running.

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These tiny frogs create some big noise. Find out all about chorus frogs!

To help out these beautiful monarch butterflies, you can build this protective habitat.

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The Gear Guy gives you the lowdown on SUP, one of the world's fastest-growing outdoor sports.

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Shock can be deadly, so it’s important to treat every accident victim for shock, even if they’re not showing any symptoms.

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Q: There’s a lot of really cool camping gear out there. What have you used recently?

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Daypacks come in all shapes and sizes, so it can be hard to know where to start when shopping for one. Here's some expert advice.

A Scout should always know these five rules of the trail.

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Q: My patrol wants steaks on our next campout. How do we keep them cold before we cook them?

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Some camping fans have a hook for hanging in your tent. Some have a stand. The Life Intents Fan has both.

Even if you can't travel to Africa or visit a world-famous zoo, you can still watch live webcams to see wild animals in action.

Droppings can tell you which animals have been in the area. Can you identify the scat in these photos?

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Q: I have my Six Essentials. What’s the next most important thing to bring on an outing?

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Q: What should I wear to maintain traction in the snow?

[IMG: Outdoor Element’s Scout Feather Adventure Survival Knife and Fiber Light]

This knife provides you a cutting tool, fire starter and emergency signal device, all secured in a sheath with a built-in ceramic sharpener.

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These noisy birds can head bang without worries of a concussion.

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Enjoy your time on the ice with this skating gear.

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Q: My troop is going on a canoeing campout. What dry bag would you recommend?

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When you plan a menu , you should be aware of any food allergies.

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Q: What’s a good mess kit to get?

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Capture your next adventuring using these techniques and gear.

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Keep these safety factors in mind when hiking over a snowfield.

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Q: What’s a good single-blade pocketknife?

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If you want a durable Bluetooth speaker with superior sound quality, many outdoor models often exceed $100 — and they just play music. Enter Kuma’s Trailmate Speaker

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Shen you’re orienteering, you have to adjust your readings for declination -- the difference between true north and magnetic north.

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Save some cash on gear by using these tips.

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Q: I want to get a compass. Which one should I get?

Learn some basic skateboarding techniques from a world record-holding skater.

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Garter snakes are some of the best-known snakes. But why are they called garter snakes? Well, they look a lot like an old-fashioned piece of clothing by the same name. Before

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Q: This is my first summer camp. What should I bring?

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At a campout, a unit meeting or community event, your unit can perform a flag ceremony. Here’s a simple outline.

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Be Prepared for your next beach trip with the right gear.

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Q: What should be in my first-aid kit?

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These flexible 8-inch modular straps can wrap around your wrist to be available whenever you need them.

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Here's a guide of six essentials you need to make your Cub Scout outings the best and safest they can be.

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When you hear a clap of thunder, you know a lightning storm is nearby. There’s no safe place outdoors in a lightning storm.

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Hop on a mountain bike for a fun way to explore the outdoors.

[IMG: An American Black Bear]

The American black bear is an iconic animal. While they are often portrayed as ferocious, black bears are rarely aggressive.

Take our quiz to discover your true bear identity.

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Bug bites are no fun. They can itch or hurt, and some can make you sick. Here's how to prevent them.

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Q: How much should I spend on a flashlight?

Whether fearless or funny, animals throughout history have inspired statues and memorials. Here are some animal monuments still standing today.

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Q: I’m looking for sandals for a beach campout this summer. What should I get?

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Learning how to read a map and navigate with it is an essential Scouting skill. Most maps, though, won’t tell you where wildfires are burning, what the weather will be or

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Are you ready to deal with biting and stinging "bugs" you might encounter outside?

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Shakedown hikes are designed to prepare you to be both physically fit and ready with the stuff you need.

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Put out your campfire by pouring water on the embers until you can safely place your hand on the cold coals.

The ax is one of the best tools for gathering wood. But to chop effectively and stay safe, you must know what you're doing.

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Come on in! The water's great! But before you grab your swimsuit, read this.

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A dining fly is a useful part of any campsite. It provides shelter in case it rains, and serves as hub to set up your camp around.

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