The Holiday season is about to peak — ready or not. Hopefully, you're ready to absorb a dose of quality time with family and friends, something we all need more of. But before we can slow down to…
The windchill index is used to calculate how cold air feels on exposed skin, taking into account the actual air temperature as well as the speed of the wind.
Understanding the windchill, its effects…
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my?
Please. The most dangerous species around today aren’t the stuff of a child’s imagination. Instead, they are the more insidious invasive species, which wreak…
My first winter jamboree with the Boy Scouts was a misery. Oh boy, do I remember it well. Despite what I thought at the time was a sufficiently well rated sleeping bag for colder temperatures and…
The trail was covered with a couple inches of snow — obviously not winter tundra conditions — but the trail conditions required hikers' attention. I was within ear shot of the trailhead parking lot.…
Spit roasting is the oldest method of cooking known to man. It's easy to imagine an early American squatting by an open campfire, turning a hunk of spitted meat over the flames. The tradition can be…
Watching wildlife while camping or hiking is always entertaining to some degree. Catching a few wild critters in action with a camera adds to the fun, and possibly, more the reason to get out on a…
How to Tie a Double Fisherman's Rope Knot
This knot securely ties two ropes together or can be used to fasten the ends of a rope or cord to make a loop. Rarely used in fishing, the Double Fisherman’s…
With winter just on the horizon, it can be tempting to stay indoors on the couch, cocoon yourself in some blankets and catch up on old hunting show re-runs.
Getting plenty of time in the outdoors,…
As a kid, during school days leading up to Thanksgiving Day, my teachers provided much insight to what life was like when the pilgrims showed up in their new land. And of course, we kiddos responded…
Traditions run strong among deer hunters. I have a few iron clad traditions of my own. Camping in a tent during deer season is one of them.
i chuckled to myself when a shock cord broke on one of my…
How to Tie a Constrictor Rope Knot
A useful rope knot to tie up loose materials or the ends of bags. Simple to tie, it grips itself and will not work loose. Also known as the Miller’s Knot this knot…
