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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 a monster that ripped roofs off buildings, flooded neighborhoods and knocked out the power — in some places for more than a month. “You could…

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 the comment form at the bottom of this page. After we approve it, your funny caption will be on this page for everyone to read.…

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 subscribe to the print or digital editions of Scout Life magazine. APRIL 2022 FEATURES ACROSS THE ADIRONDACKS These troops’ summer traditions include camping, earning merit…

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 Thing ($10, bugbitething.com) is designed to suck out the insect’s spit from under your skin to prevent swelling and itching. Place the plastic device over…

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 a pack that can hold a lot — at least 50 liters. For weekend hikes, a smaller daypack should work. Then look at the features,…

Many baseball teams play in iconic stadiums in beautiful settings. See how well you know your baseball stadiums by taking this photo quiz!

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 of hikers in the back decided to look more closely, and thank goodness they did: A mother turtle was laying her eggs. Right there. On…

You find some dark-colored fruit while hiking in the woods. Are they delicious blueberries or poisonous pokeweed berries that could make you sick? Never eat wild plants unless you know for sure what they are and how your body reacts to them. Ingesting some plants might even be deadly. Here are some dangerous wild berries…

Whether you want to chat with friends on the ski slopes or you need to send a message during an emergency, having a communication device sure comes in handy. TWO-WAY RADIOS The classic portable walkie-talkies are used primarily for communicating with party members over relatively short distances: While some devices have a range up to…

Human waste doesn’t always decompose easily in some environments, like deserts, caves and glaciers. To reduce your impact on these places, pack out everything instead of digging catholes to bury your waste. Packing out waste requires preparation. You can make or buy a pack-out kit. To make one, here’s what you’ll need: A large self-sealing…