Alongside apple pie and baseball, few things evoke the American ethos more than camping. It can be a time to relax and reconnect with friends and family—all in the simplicity and beauty of nature. …
Want to have fun while camping? Of course you do — and you can achieve that goal by being certain you're always comfortable so you can enjoy the outdoors to the fullest. One way to do this is to…
Should you ever find yourself thrust into a survival situation — you get hopelessly lost, your vehicle breaks down in the backcountry far from help, your bush plane crashes in remote territory, etc…
Outdoors enthusiasts always keep an eye on the weather. That's because they know that a hard rain, heavy snowfall or shift in wind direction or velocity can change everything. So, too, can sweltering…
"Look at that funny looking cat!" the boy yelled. "Where?" asked his father. "It walked under the camper," the boy answered. His father peeked under the picnic table, jumped up as he had seen a ghost…
When engaging in outdoor activities -- camping, fishing or hiking -- this summer, there’s a chance that you may come into contact with poison ivy.
As anyone who has encountered the plant knows,…
Handheld GPS units are a great all-in-one tool — map, compass, and navigating record keeper — for day hikers and back country backpackers alike. With the wide selection of handheld GPS units…
The short phrase of "tread lightly", is high on the code of ethics of veteran hikers and backpackers. Nothing is more discouraging for a hiker or backpacker than to arrive at a designated campsite…
Lucky people rarely face life-threatening situations. But even the luckiest among us never know for sure when trouble might strike. It's possible for anyone to be thrust into a survival situation any…
Juvenile bald eagles are a mixture of brown and white. They reach full maturity in four to five years.
The female bald eagle is 35 to 37 inches, slightly larger than the male. Their wingspan ranges…
With a little creativity, even the most mundane items can be used for other than their intended purposes -- and that even extends to uses for survival in the outdoors.
Tip: Beginner Survival Skills:…
As you’re beginning your foray into the world of learning survival skills, you’ll become familiar with tasks like building a shelter, performing first aid in the field and mastering navigation. Along…
