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It is true that, when you’re on vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is hotel security. But returning from a day of exploring to find that your hotel room has been ransacked is a surefire way to put a damper on an otherwise decent trip. Long before you actually book your hotel, [...]
Why learn about medicinal plants? Certainly, backpackers shouldn’t leave the first aid kit home, but it can be useful and interesting to know a few plant medicines too. Whether you are someday in a survival situation, or you just lost your first aid kit and have a terrible headache, wouldn’t it be nice to find [...]
We must know that people have fought many years of their lives to preserve the rich heritage of the outdoors and nature we now enjoy. That dedication and effort have been rewarded by fantastic hiking opportunities in our local, state, and national parks systems. In honor of their efforts, let’s break out of our winter [...]
Basically, backcountry activities such as hiking, orienteering, hunting, climbing, geocaching, fishing, four-wheeling and camping are all loads of fun – until you get lost. That’s why you should know how to navigate. But navigation doesn’t start when you find yourself hopelessly lost. Navigation begins BEFORE your adventure begins so that you don’t place yourself in [...]
Considering those trouble ahead, you must create an “emergency passport kit” to take on your travels. The procedures for getting an emergency passport differ depending on which country you’re visiting, but here’s what you’ll probably need, no matter where you are: Three passport photos (some embassies only require two) A photo ID Proof of citizenship [...]
