Tag: 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 you can’t rely on them. Knowing…
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 of mosquito species, and they…
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 are familiar with the territory…
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 no idea which one is…
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 climbing trips. He also takes…
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 badly that it hit an…
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 inhabitants. Living on a small…
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 the planet. The art of…
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 3,471 square miles, the park…
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 know is where to go…