outdoors

Basics on how to read a map while in the wilderness

From the moment you step into the forest, you can forget about all the technological gadgets you have. Why? Because…

7 years ago

Natural mosquito repellents and Zika

Mosquitoes are usually attracted to bite humans by a combination of light, scent, humidity, and heat. There are many kinds…

7 years ago

Avoid breaking the ice and falling into the icy water below

Winter hiking comes with many challenges and hazards, one of the more serious being falling into icy water. If you…

7 years ago

Best US National Parks for kids

You want to take your kids for an unforgettable adventure in one of the country's national parks, but you have…

7 years ago

Survival skills from ‘Adventure Merchants’

'Adventure Merchants' is the brainchild of Paul Evans, an Englishman now living in Melbourne. His company offers caving, kayaking, and…

7 years ago

Taking on nature: reimagining Olympic National Park

Back in 2010, a wild mountain goat in Olympic National Park in Port Angeles, Washington, gored a 63-year-old hiker so…

7 years ago

The tiniest islands around the world

There are many small islands around the world where usually nobody lives, but there are also tiny islands that have…

7 years ago

The best horseback riding spots in the US

Horseback riding is a beautiful outdoor sport that allows you to get close to one of the noblest animals on…

7 years ago

What you can expect to see at Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park is, without a doubt, one of the best-known parks in North America. With its immense size of…

7 years ago

4 Best beaches around New York City to cool off your head this summer

Sometimes even native born New Yorkers complain about the poor choice of beaches around their city. What you need to…

7 years ago