Wilderness Survival Skills

“Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink,” as the old saying goes. A more apt statement for these times might be, “water, water everywhere, but is it safe to drink?” Sadly, in this day and age there are few, if any, places where the water is safe to drink without treating, no matter [...]

Whether you’re planning a day hike in a local State Park or a week long adventure in the wilderness, always plan for the unexpected. A wilderness survival kit is a great idea. It’s all too easy to find yourself in a survival situation due to something as simple as slipping on wet rocks or a [...]

Confront the Critters Head-on: To avoid ticks, apply Permethrin, a derivative of crushed dried Daisy Chrysanthemum flowers, to all garments, shoes, socks, hats and backpacks. If picnicking apply it to the tablecloth before you pack up. Permethrin also keeps chiggers and other biting insects away. Bears, raccoons, snakes – in fact, most wild animals will [...]

Hiking Tips: What to Bring In your pack you must have: your emergency kit, an extra pair of socks, hat and gloves, warm clothes to layer up in, your rain gear, all of your food, 2 water bottles and your whistle. Everything except water and rain gear must be inside your pack liner to keep [...]