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Scout answers reader mail! I have an idea for a section in your magazine: a place for Scouts to turn in photos they took on campouts. This would allow Scouts to share their adventures with others and give them ideas for future campouts. If most of yo

Fakies, McTwists, Triple Corks and more — the Winter X Games Aspen are back! Don’t miss a second of high-flying action Jan. 26-28 on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and XGames.com ■

Jan. 15 is the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Jan. 17 is Kid Inventors’ Day. Jan. 24 is Global Belly Laugh Day. Flip to page 47 to get started. February is National African American History Month. Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day.

The holiday is celebrated in Chinese communities all over the world.  Chinese New Year starts on Feb. 10 this year. The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animal signs. This is the Year of the Dragon. Children receive money in red envelopes to keep them s

Enjoy Feb. 29, because it doesn’t come around every year. Earth takes a little over 3651/4 solar days to complete a single orbit of the sun. That’s 5 hours, 48 minutes and 45 seconds longer than the 365 days that make up a year. The extra time goes t

Head to go.scoutlife/campingpics to share your photos and end up on this page! Hey there! I came to the office over the weekend to be sure Landon’s suggestion* makes it onto this page. Great idea, buddy! *Don’t understand what’s going on? Go back and

National Peanut Butter Day is Jan. 24. It can be crunchy or creamy and pairs perfectly with chocolate, jelly, celery and more. However, it’s not just a tasty treat. Scientists have found that, since peanut butter is rich in carbon, it’s possible to m

The Scouts in Troop 247 of Shakopee, Minnesota, were excited to go dog-sledding — but not nearly as excited as the dogs were. “When they’re ready to run, they jump really high,” says Ellie Ward, 16, a Second Class Scout. The bouncing soon turned into

BERKELEY WASSON Age: 17 Hometown: Bentonville, Arkansas Scout Rank: Life Scout (Troop 36, Bentonville) Made Headlines: For setting three Guinness World Records (GWR) in Rocket League esports. The Scoop: Berkeley is the new GWR titleholder for the fas

Winter camping is a great way to have fun outside. It’ll also help you learn to stay warm and dry when you’re out in the elements. “Everyone hates being cold,” says Kristin Arnold, American Mountain Guides Association guide and trainer. “You can repu

For winter camping, you need insulated waterproof boots that are high enough to keep out the snow. MUCKBOOTS (starting around $110 a pair) makes highly insulated, high-traction boots rated to 40 below zero. They’re great, especially for a weekend cam

After a day of skiing, you might be pretty tired. Navigating a snowy slope over and over calls on your abs, glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, ankles, biceps and triceps. Although the Scouts in Troop 77 of Canton, Massachusetts, felt the burn of using t

What do you want to be when you grow up? You’ve probably asked yourself that question. For auto engineers and designers, they ask it in their work: “What does this project want to be when it grows up?” The Rivian R1T took 11 years to grow from an ide

Don’t wait until a fire happens in your home to come up with an escape plan. Sit down with your parents and discuss what you would do. While pots can sometimes be made using W only hands and fingers, at other times potters will use tools. To change t

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SUGAR SMART Experts say people ages 6-18 should have no more than five teaspoons (20 grams) of sugar each day. Here are a few hints on how to make healthy food choices: • Look at the nutrition label on all foods packaged in a bottle, box or wrapper.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: We suggest storing these items in a single ZIP-CLOSE BAG. STAY SHARP You should have a pocketknife during most outings, anyway, but never go into the wild without a dependable, easy-to-use blade. TAKE COVER Even in wilderness surviv

TOOTHPICK — 25% NAIL FILE — 22% FISH SCALER — 20% LEATHER AWL — 17% CORKSCREW — 16% We asked. You answered. Here are the results of one of our online reader polls. Let us know your favorites at go.scoutlife.org/polls ■

Get ready to race! Visit go.scoutlife.org/pinewood for the ultimate guide to designing, building and racing your Pinewood Derby car. 1. Open the Camera app on your phone. 2. Hold your phone so that the QR code appears. 3. Tap the notification to visi

Samuel: What did the light bulb say to the detective? Ben: No idea. Samuel: “Let’s shed light on this mystery!” —Samuel E., Montrose, Minnesota JAMES: What always falls but never needs a bandage? ROBERT: I don’t know. JAMES: The rain. James M., Nor

Cozy up with more than 200 of the world’s most amazing mammals. You’ll find familiar favorites like pandas, iconic creatures like lions, exotic species like narwhals, and mammals we bet you never knew existed—like quokkas. Explore the animal kingdom’

Q: What is the best option for buying cheaper gear? —Alyssa, Camarillo, California A: FIRST, CHECK THE SCOUT SHOP. It sells high-quality camping gear with Scouts in mind: They carry what you need at affordable prices. You can find discounted gear at