How to Tie the Square Rope Knot
The Reef Knot or Square Rope Knot is quick and easy to tie; it is a good knot for securing non-critical items. Not to be trusted to join two ropes together. This knot…
A well-stocked first aid kit is a handy thing to have on a fishing, hunting or camping trip.
Have you ever been in the middle of a great fishing or hunting trip and start to suffer a headache, sour…
Consider making Earth Day a yearlong event by making a positive impact in your community.
Earth Day is April 22 this year. We humans have definitely put some stress on our planet during our existence…
As the thermometer starts to reach the 40s consistently, the only other thought going through my mind other than fishing is that of tapping trees. Maple syrup is a family tradition in most households…
A dreadful childhood memory is sitting in a classroom while the beautiful weather showing off outside the window was calling my name. Now don't think I'm against a solid education — it's just that…
Spring is morel mushroom season. Hunters of the prized fungi will be out in force as the spring rains come and the nights begin to warm. Grizzled old 'shroom hunters will return from their hunts with…
Aluminum foil is the outdoorsman's "kitchen in a pocket." Using foil allows the camp cook to dispense with carrying and cleaning heavy, bulky camp cookware. Stick a flattened roll in your pack or a…
As an event planner, I've been deeply entrenched in Knoxville, Tenn., the past two years. While planning a recent business conference in Knoxville, I learned a great deal about the awesome outdoor…
We've all been guilty of taking a sip of water from a clear-as-can-be stream while wading for trout, splashing lake water on the face after a long hike or taking a cannonball off the end of a buddy's…
The thrill of the hunt. The peace and quiet of a mountain hike. The priceless feeling when you take kids to fishing for the first time.
None of the above can exist in the future without conservation…
Having a bad camping experience, especially if it's your first, leaves a negative impression on one of the best ways to enjoy the natural world. That is unfortunate because it is so simple to have a…
When the longer days and warmer temperatures of springtime arrive, there’s nothing better than getting outside and enjoying yourself.
That said, springtime weather can seemingly change at the drop…
