Having life disrupted by a natural disaster or emergency situation can be a traumatic experience for anyone. After all, catastrophe often strikes out of the blue. It is important to know what to do after an emergency happens. That way you can get on with your life as soon as possible and establish a sense …
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Introducing Your Kids to the Outdoors
For parents who love the outdoors there can be nothing more frustrating than kids who want to spend all their time indoors. Parents need to understand, though, that the outdoors might be daunting or even frightening for kids. They may have had unpleasant experiences an early age like getting stung by a bee or bitten …
Are ‘The Harbinger’ Predictions Coming True?
The Harbinger is perhaps one of the best-selling “the end is near” novels of all time. Jonathan Cahn’s massive hit book has shocked nearly all readers who have anxiously flipped through its pages. Jonathan Cahn’s harbingers, or omens, are based upon the text found in Isaiah 9:10-11. According to Cain and his legions of …
Road Trips Games for Kids
Millions of people hit the road every summer for vacations, and some of the best family memories are made on road trips. Many parents, however, might dread these extended travels for good reason: it can be a frustrating experience trying to keep young children entertained for endless hours in the car. After all, there’s only …
Finding the Best Camping Spot
Camping is one of the best outdoor summertime activities that the whole family can enjoy. To the newbie, however, getting everything ready for a camping trip can be a bit overwhelming at first. You have to find the right gear, plan for meals, be ready for changes in the weather, and ultimately find a good …
Skills Versus Stuff: What’s Better?
So what’ll help you more in an emergency: skills or stuff? If you need to start a fire, what’s better to have with you, the tools to easily start a fire or the knowledge of 20 different ways to get it lit? Should you know how to hunt, fish, forage, and basically make food, or …
Making Water Safe for Drinking
Staying hydrated is paramount for wilderness recreation. The human body can last a few weeks without food but only a few days without water. Moreover, more water is needed when taking part in strenuous physical activity. That is why any plan for outdoor recreation like hiking, camping and backpacking should include how you and your …
5 Tips to Avoid Ticks
Outdoor recreation comes with a variety of risks, one of which is getting bitten by a tick. Ticks carry a wide range of diseases that are harmful to humans including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease. Ticks are most active during the warmer months from May until September, and they are found throughout the …
3 Common Trees Every Survivalist Needs to Know
The old saying goes “you can’t see the forest for the trees,” and while this is a great way of saying to step back and see the big picture, sometimes it’s the specific trees you want to see. While groups of trees tend to blend together in an amalgamation of a forest, each tree in …
What is Ultralight Backpacking?
Backpacking, the form of outdoor recreation where gear is carried on one’s back, is a rewarding pursuit. Many people stay away from it, however, because of the heavy weight backpackers carry. It is not uncommon for backpackers to carry 40 pounds or more of gear that includes a sleeping bag, a tent, food, fuel, a …