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Our best tips for reading animal tracks

To identify and interpret different animal tracks you don't have be a professional animal tracker. In fact, anybody can learn…

7 years ago

Breaking the speed record: How Joe McConaughy mastered the Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail, or the AT, is one of the most trekked paths in North America. Along with its famous…

7 years ago

Tips on how to survive in extreme cold and snow

One of the most important things in survival is to know your limitations and be aware that sometimes it's not…

7 years ago

How to survive in the wilderness with only a knife

An item you will find on any survival gear list is a knife. It's the best multi-use piece of equipment…

7 years ago

Bugging out: preparation for the worst case scenario becoming reality

'Bugging out' is military jargon which came into being during the Korean War. It refers to packing some essentials and getting…

7 years ago

Mosquitoes released in Brazil to fight dengue fever

Dengue fever sounds like some rare and exotic disease, but the truth is that it affects about 20,000 Americans a…

7 years ago

How to communicate when the grid goes down

Have you ever thought about how you would communicate with your family if the grid goes down? How will you…

7 years ago

Winter is coming – tips on how to walk on snow or ice

Winter is about to start, and for many it heralds the coming holidays, the snowfall, and the beauty that winter…

7 years ago

Make a comprehensive list of the camp kit you will need

So you've decided that you would like to try camping? Well, it's a wonderful way to experience the outdoors without…

7 years ago

Deer in the yard: friend or foe

All across North America, you can find deer visiting peoples homes and yards. In some places, the animals are treated…

7 years ago