Category: Old Ways
1,500 year old Angel Oak – A truly ancient and majestic tree
The Angel Oak is a Southern live oak tree located in Angel Oak Park, on Johns Island, South Carolina and is one of the largest…
Primitive tools that we still use today
Primitive is a word that describes something of age or out of date. When someone says, “it’s very primitive,” they usually mean that it is…
Survival uses for dish soap
One of the most fun aspects of preparing for a survival situation is learning how to use everyday household items for a myriad of different…
The real story of the bike chained to a tree on Vashon Island, when a boy went to war in 1914
We have all seen this picture on the internet a thousand times. A tale of a lad that went off to war and left his…
23,000 year old fishing hooks found in Sakitari Cave, Okinawa
Recently on the coast of Okinawa, Japan, in the Sakitari cave, researchers and archeologists have discovered the world’s oldest fishing hooks which have been dated at…
Niihau – The populated but forgotten Hawaiian island
In Hawaii, there is a peaceful, quiet island which has been called “The Forbidden Island.” An island which is barely even taught about in Hawaiian…
Finding the USS Jeanette after 140 years – Russian explorer confident of recovery
Formerly known as the Royal Navy’s HMS Pandora a 19th-century vessel sank in a bid to win the race of conquering the North Pole for…
The best lighthouses in America
Lighthouses had always been an extraordinary feature of sailing stories and they’re something that creates an air of mystery when we think about them. A…
The best historic sites to visit in Texas
Texas is a state that offers an abundance of historically significant locations that still reflect the rhythm of the past. Visitors can taste what life…
Romantic camping – Our guide to success
Although camping is historically a grubby activity, it can be quite the romantic adventure if you do it correctly. Check out our short Outdoor Revival…