When possible, one thing that hikers and adventure trekkers like to do on hikes is to incorporate interesting routes with scenic points where you can stop-and-stare. Hikes let you soak in and…
How to Tie a Sheet Bend Rope Knot
The Sheet Bend is a useful rope knot for tying two ropes together, even when rope sizes and materials differ greatly. It is suitable for most non-critical…
Whether you like to get a good night’s sleep in an air-conditioned RV camper or pitch your own tent there are a number of campgrounds across the United States that are great for all kinds of families…
When you’re hiking through the cold and snow of winter, it’s easy to remain in your summer-hiking mindset. Sure, you’ll stop for a drink of water and maybe consume a PowerBar every now and again…
If you're a gear junkie like me, you know that rummaging through your daypack is part of the game. Although, a bit of organization of gear, including the dedication of specific pockets or pouches per…
Some consider the pursuit as an Easter Egg hunt for hunters and as a great cure for cabin fever; whatever your reason for heading outdoors to hunt shed antlers, it's always a good time.
Finding a big…
As nice as it is to walk in the woods in early spring, it does not take long with the rising spring temperatures for ticks, black flies and mosquitoes to start hatching. In fact in most midwest…
A few decades ago, a specific knife style became popular for not only avid outdoorsmen and women, but also for thousands of youngsters and adults interested in a survival tool — the survival knife.…
Hiking in the winter can be an experience without compare. The air is crisp, the atmosphere is serene and the vistas are stunning. There’s little else in the world more peaceful or beautiful than a…
Lovers of the outdoors are resourceful people, often repurposing everyday household items when camping, hunting or hiking for the sake of convenience – or even survival.
While a whole lot of…
How to Tie Two Half Hitches Rope Knot
Although the half hitch is a knot in its own right, it is rarely used alone as it is unsafe when used alone. Two half hitches can be used to tie a rope to a…
A couple decades ago, my then 28-year-old body roamed hiking trails like an all-wheel drive automobile maneuvers over an icy roadway. My day job included a good dose of physical activity that kept my…
