Ward off pesky insects with this effective, all-natural bug-repellent oil blend. We’ve seen a number of recommendations across the internet …
How to use a rock, the sun and a stick to find your way home
Here’s how! To create a compass using the sun, a stick, and a couple of rocks, follow these steps: Notes: …
Mountain Rescue Jetpacks – Saving Time and Lives!
Watch! The jetpacks at Helvellyn, notably used by paramedics, are part of Gravity Industries’ Daedalus Flight Pack. These jet suits …
Scared about the ice sheet? DO THE MATH!
OMG! Let’s all panic!!! The Greenland ice cap is losing around 30 MILLION tonnes of ice an hour due to …
Deadly floods bring danger in their wake
The rainfall from Hurricane Helene has been catastrophic for many areas in its path. Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina …
The Incredible Survival Story of Tyler Johnson: From Bear Attack to New Job
In a tale that reads like a script from a high-stakes survival movie, Tyler Johnson, a seasoned hunter from Alaska, …
Explosion at popular National Park forces closure
Biscuit Basin was named for the unusual biscuit-like deposits that used to surround its Sapphire Pool. Following the 1959 Hebgen …
Snakes on a plain and why you don’t walk in flood water!
Flood waters are rising across the nation right now, following massive rains in Texas. Remember these waters can dislodge snakes …
No more tears – dealing with poison ivy, oak and sumac
The urushiol oil in poison sumac, poison oak, and poison ivy is the evil substance that can produce a severe skin …
First state to call out national agencies for chemtrails in the sky
The Tennessee Senate has passed a bill targeting “chemtrails.” SB 2691/HB 2063, sponsored by Rep. Monty Fritts, R-Kingston, and Sen. …
World’s biggest snake!
Biologist and TV wildlife presenter Dutch Professor Freek Vonk has found something terrifying: a snake with a head as big …
So many skills in this wilderness video to build a livable cage ABOVE the bears
This man is very killed and I love to watch his videos. This one has a number of useful woodcraft …
Is there a badge for that? Girl Scouts chased through water by massive ‘gator
Huntsville State Park in Texas proved terrifying for these 11-year-old Girl Scouts as a 14-foot alligator chased them through the …
Check your pockets for these 10 essential items before you head for the hills
When in the mountains, being prepared for emergencies is critical. That means always carrying the “10 Essentials.” These vital supplies …
Hurricane and Flood home defenses you need to make NOW!
AUGUST: We’re headed into hurricane season and NOAA says it’s going to be a big one. If the National Hurricane …
Fatal necrotizing bacteria on the move. Arrives in new state, promptly kills three.
Vibrio vulnificus is a type of bacteria that can cause a fatal infection. You get it from eating uncooked or …
Never mind ‘Cocaine Bear’ what about ‘Cocaine Sharks’?
Just when you thought it might be safe to go in the water – up pops a nightmare scenario! Sharks …
How to start a fire with a sandwich bag!
This is very clever. You do need some sunshine — and lots of dry tinder and kindling — but if …
Grisly landmarks on path to summit
No one knows exactly how many bodies remain on Mount Everest today, but there are certainly more than 200. Climbers …
One image that could save a life
This is genius. I would never have thought of it, but seeing this graphic made me go, “Doh!” like Homer …
Useful beach tip to teach the family
In the photo you can see the attractive quiet place in the waves. It’s not crashing on the shore because …
What the heck is that?
So this mofo is a Gaboon Viper and I for one never want to meet it. The Gaboon viper (Bitis …
They’re waking up! Don’t stand on one!
Can you spot the copperhead? She gets a A++ for camouflage. It took me a few minutes! If you need …
Florida man loses battle with alligator – Foot found in mouth
72-year-old man loses leg during gator attack in Brevard County! Just in case you’re put in the situation where you …
WATCH: Alligator body-slams a python!
The Everglades in Florida are home to many interesting species. The indigenous alligator thrives in the “River of Glass” but …
Camping under 12 ft (4 m) of Snow in a Blizzard
This looks like fun!
Rare dual eruption from neighboring volcanoes!
Hawaii is experiencing the rare sight of two neighboring volcanoes erupting simultaneously. New lava flows gushed down Mauna Loa, the …
How to build a homemade compass
Dear Kelly, I heard you on the radio saying that you like to take a compass reading of the emergency …
Winter Camping Under a Pine Tree – Bliss
Greg Ovens of Ovens Rocky Mountain Bushcraft is my new favorite survival guy. Here he takes off for a night’s …