Depending on the cost of gas, driving can be the cheapest option for traveling as long as you stay on land. Even as the cheapest option, however, there are certain costs that one must consider before embarking on the journey. Perhaps even m… read more
Boots may seem like an easy enough garment to figure out, but when you're dealing with sub-freezing temperatures, there's a lot to consider. If you are out in the wilderness with the wrong boot, you could quickly find yourself in a crisis s… read more
A lockback knife is a folding knife with a blade that fits inside the handle. The lockback knife is distinctive in that the handle also has a locking mechanism that holds the blade in the fully extended position. The mechanism may be diseng… read more
When planning your next landscaping or gardening project in Arkansas, you may want to select native plants. Arkansas has a number of native plants that inhabited the land prior to people introducing plants from other regions. Typically nati… read more
Several different types of plants live in freshwater and contribute to the natural ecosystem. Aquatic plants provide food and shelter for fish and come in many different varieties. Some have flowers above the surface, while others are compl… read more
When facing extremely cold conditions, you want to have a winter coat designed to block out the wind and insulate the heat. The North Face Extreme jacket fits the bill. It is an all-around cold-weather jacket that is not being produced anym… read more
You may decide to go for a quick swim while walking through a wooded area or you might be the type of person that leaps from cliffs every weekend. Just as chlorinated water can take its toll on hair, the elements in the water can create bui… read more
For survivalists, situations requiring survival techniques and expertise are often welcomed as a challenge. Survivalists are well versed in a variety of skills and bush-craft to be prepared for situations requiring elevated outdoor living… read more
Getting rid of insect pests can be a challenge for people who want to avoid using toxic chemicals that are harmful to the home and the environment. But you can make your own nontoxic insecticide by breaking open some black walnut shells; th… read more
Survival in an emergency situation in the wilderness often depends on being able to sort out myth from reality. People who find themselves in precarious scenarios may be forced to deal with such things as how to stop bleeding, how to help a… read more
The practice of navigating by the stars is as old as antiquity. In the modern age, light pollution has reduced the night sky to only a few constellations. Fortunately, when hiking in the wilderness, we often find ourselves miles from any e… read more
Learn about evacuating an injured hiker and how to plan for hiking evacuations while you're out in the wilderness in this free hiking safety video series. read more
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