One of the most basic, and possibly overlooked, things to practice to prepare for the wilderness is cooking your food.…
It’s no secret that from time to time, every camper hits a snag when lunchtime comes. Preparing a fire, getting…
Part of the romantic image we all share of the Old West is that of the paddle steamer plying her…
Trading caravans probably began at about the same time that people started building cities. Nobody is really sure when the…
As firearms became more common and popular, one of the casualties was the sword. While swords still existed, they were…
There’s a saying that no matter how fast computers and internet speeds get, they’re not fast enough. Our insatiable desire…
If there is anything that is symbolic of the American Indian, it is the teepee. Yet, surprisingly enough, most Indian…
Talk to any student of military history and they will tell you that there are three historic combat arms: infantry,…
Building a shelter in the wild can be challenging. It has to be made of existing materials and has to…
Texas is unique among the states in many ways. Of all the states in the Union, it is the only…