Mountain Men: Trapping Furs Driven by European Fashion

One of the most colorful groups of people in the history of America was the Mountain Men. This rough-and-tumble bunch…

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New York State Will Ban Most, but Not All, Plastic Bags

On average, a person will only use a plastic bag for 12 minutes, but it will take 500 years for…

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The Ancient Skill of The Cobbler

Need a new pair of shoes? What do you do? Run down to the local shoe store or big box…

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The 10 Wisest Things Anthony Bourdain Said About Travel

Willie Nelson’s On the Road Again. The Eagles Desperado, about a lonely cowboy “out riding fences, for so long now…”.…

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The How To’s of Bird Watching and Wildlife Observation

Being outdoors inevitably puts you in close proximity to a myriad of interesting wildlife – including plants, birds, and other…

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Navigating Without Survival Equipment

Life is full of uncertainties. Therefore, one must arm himself or herself with all necessary skills as possible. When you…

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Tips & Insights On Surviving A Desert Climate

Recently we decided to bring you a short series of articles that deal with some of the world’s harshest climates.…

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The Parang Blade – The Perfect Survival Tool

Hailing from Southeast Asia, and Malaysia in particular, Parang is a traditional tool of the local peoples; it is most…

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Surviving Cold Climates – When Warmth Means Life

Nature, the unbound wilderness, the testing outdoors, they are multi-faceted, full of unexpected moments and varying moods. And one time…

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Men’s Beards Contain More Germs Than Dog’s Fur

A 2018 study sponsored by the Journal for Evolutionary Biology surveyed over 8500 women to identify their preferences on men…

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