There are a number of different plants in the desert that are edible and/or can be used for medicinal purposes in an emergency situation. Becoming familiar with edible plants through the use of a desert plant identification guide will help ensure that you don't eat the wrong plant. read more
Plants that grow wild in the countryside are not only pretty, but many of them are edible. Family members from earlier generations commonly used wild plants for food and medicinal purposes. Continuing the knowledge of wild edible plant… read more
The Sonoran Desert covers the southwest portion of Arizona. You will find little shade, tough plants and blistering heat. If you are lost in southwest Arizona you could face starvation and dehydration. If you hike in the Sonoran desert… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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