Few things stimulate the senses and rejuvenate the body like quenching your thirst with big gulp of cool water in the great outdoors. Staying hydrated is important, especially in extreme temperatures…
If you’re a hiker, you've already set yourself apart from the hoards of people that never leave the parking lot. But even among those who love to cover miles of trail there is a lot of diversity of…
Maneuvering along a hiking trail and "in the zone" with the natural surroundings can be quickly interrupted by a small piece of trash left by humans. Such a little piece of evidence of…
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…
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…
If you're a gear junkie like me, you know that rummaging through your daypack is part of the game. Although, a bit of organization of gear, including the dedication of specific pockets or pouches per…
A few decades ago, a specific knife style became popular for not only avid outdoorsmen and women, but also for thousands of youngsters and adults interested in a survival tool — the survival knife.…
Hiking in the winter can be an experience without compare. The air is crisp, the atmosphere is serene and the vistas are stunning. There’s little else in the world more peaceful or beautiful than a…
A couple decades ago, my then 28-year-old body roamed hiking trails like an all-wheel drive automobile maneuvers over an icy roadway. My day job included a good dose of physical activity that kept my…
With ice fishing, snowmobiling and cold-weather hunting just around the corner, one of the most important survival skills to know is what you should do if you fall through thin ice.
If you’re one of…
The walking staff is one of mankind's oldest and simplest devices to help them walk or hike. People have used these long wooden shafts for thousands of years.
Like any tool used for many centuries,…
You're walking in the woods, perhaps returning from or heading to the stream or lake.Â
Or, perhaps you're in your neighborhood, in an urban center such as Chapel Hill, N.C., or even near your child's…
