With a little creativity, even the most mundane items can be used for other than their intended purposes -- and that even extends to uses for survival in the outdoors.
Tip: Beginner Survival Skills:…
Dillard Mill, near Viburnum, Mo., is a perfect picture waiting to be taken. The bright red mill sits on a short rock bluff overlooking the clear-flowing Huzzah Creek in Crawford County.
Dillard Mill…
The 12-year-old boy stared out the window with a depressed look on his face. The overnight low temperature had left a fine coat of frost on the scene outside his window. Even though the morning's…
As you’re beginning your foray into the world of learning survival skills, you’ll become familiar with tasks like building a shelter, performing first aid in the field and mastering navigation. Along…
There’s a wealth of information available out there for those looking to learn more about outdoor survival skills, from the details on starting a fire to gathering food and water to finding a…
Christmas is one of the best times of year to be with your family. It’s an opportunity to spend quality time with one another, expressing your love and appreciation for your family members and…
If you've got to buy for a camping enthusiast, reading this guide should give you plenty of present ideas for the upcoming holiday season. Whether they're a novice or a pro, there are always a few…
With the elements at odds with you, camping in the fall and winter — even during milder weather — can be challenging. A sudden drop in temperature in the night or unexpected precipitation can…
The idea of hiking or backpacking in the cold can be daunting, as the wind can be biting, the snow can be deep and working up a sweat on your hike can result in feeling chilled to the bone once you…
Getting away from it all to recharge the soul's batteries takes some dedication. If you really want to connect with the natural world, you'd be hard pressed to find and an activity more invigorating…
With all the hubbub surrounding fall activities like bobbing for apples, corn mazes, pumpkin carvings, hay rides and so forth, a really awesome form of fall fun can get lost in the shuffle. Yes, we’…
When it comes to buying a tent, you can trust my advice. I have learned important lessons after years spent field-testing every variety imaginable, from teeny floorless pup tents to extravagant…
