In Scout Life, all boys and girls can discover exciting new places, gain new skills and learn important tips to stay safe and have fun outdoors. Since 1911, Scout Life (formerly Boys’ Life) has been entertaining and educating America’s youth with a focus on the traditional values of fun, citizenship and service.

WELCOME TO SCOUT LIFE! • New name, same great magazine.

HITCHIN’ RACK • Pedro answers reader mail!

WHO MADE THIS MAGAZINE?

OPENING SHOT HEADS UP

WHAT'S UP IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY?

BLACK HISTORY MONTH • Here are a few notable Black Americans you might not have heard about (and some related Scouting facts, too).

NEW YEAR’S AROUND THE WORLD • For the new year, people around the world do all sorts of things in hopes of bringing good luck. Here are some of those traditions.

ASK THE GEAR GUY • Q: When I go camping, I take my phone. I don’t want it to get damaged. Can you recommend any good phone cases for the outdoors?

MAKING HEADLINES

THE BEST OF BL! • For 110 years, Boys' Life — now Scout Life — magazine has been the source for great info on Scouting, outdoors, sports, games, technology and a whole lot more. And don't worry – you can expect the same great stuff in Scout Life. Here are some of our best tips from the past!

CONGRATULATIONS! • The INAUGURAL CLASS of Female Eagle Scouts joins a stellar tradition.

DOWNHILL RACERS • SCOUTS BRAVE THE SLOPES FOR A COOL MERIT BADGE.

GEAR GUY: HIKING BOOTS • Crush your next hike by wearing a great pair of boots.

LET'S LOOK AT VALENTINE'S DAY

LET'S LOOK AT VALENTINE'S DAY (Cont'd)

RISE 'N' SHINE!

SILLY SNOWMEN! • USE THE SILLY SNOWMAN TO ANSWER THE JOKES BELOW!

SNOW MUCH FUN!

A LOG WALK HOME!

LION PRIDE

TIGER'S ADVENTURES

WOLF GANG TO THE RESCUE!

THE BEAR BUNCH

WEBELOS WOODY

DINK, DUFF & DEZI

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PEE WEE HARRIS LOOKS AT SUSTAINABILITY

THE WACKY ADVENTURES OF PEDRO

A TRUE STORY OF SCOUTS IN ACTION • He Saved His Family After Their SUV Crashed!

MORE SCOUTS IN ACTION • More True Stories Of Scouts In Action

PRESERVE A SNOWFLAKE • Snowflakes usually melt before you can get a good look at them. Here’s how to preserve individual flakes so you can study them later.

BE WINTER-WISE • There’s a winter wonderland of fun out there. Just be careful:

RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS: African Methodist Episcopal • AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL SCOUTS can learn more about their Christian faith by earning the following:

WHAT'S UP ONLINE? EAGLE SCOUT TRIVIA! • How much do you really know about Scouting’s highest rank? Take the quiz at go.scoutlife.org/eagletrivia

THINK & GRIN