For many hikers and campers, the winter season is a season filled with frosty landscapes and chilly sunsets, but something is missing or rarely seen — wildlife. Unless of course, you hike or camp in…
As the creature approached, folks moved to the side of the trail to give him plenty of space. Just the sight of the famous creature, although its existence not proven, caused hikers to chatter up and…
When you’re hiking through the cold and snow of winter, it’s easy to remain in your summer-hiking mindset. Sure, you’ll stop for a drink of water and maybe consume a PowerBar every now and again…
While it’s crucial for ice fishermen to be well acquainted with ice safety, as they’re spending significant time out on frozen bodies of water, it’s arguably just as important for others enjoying the…
Winter backpacking puts a unique twist on the summer version of the activity. Yes, it's cold but it's nothing that being prepared can't remedy.
Beyond therapeutic and recreational value, it's a very…
Hordes of hunters have freezers bulging with venison. While the old standard venison standby recipes are delectable, trying something new is fun and tasty.
Many well known outdoor celebrities are not…
When deer hunting season is about to wrap up, that signifies the beginning of my annual shed hunt. Word came through today that a big buck was spotted close to home sporting only one antler. They are…
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.…
