That’s the question I pondered when I found myself at the beginning of a 40 day and 40 night expedition into the remote wilderness of Wyoming. I had just arrived on base with 11 other students and 2 instructors, so the question spoke to something deep inside me. What was it about wilderness that resonated with all of us, that we would voluntarily come together to adventure into the wild, to make life “hard”, a place where no simple luxuries were found?
Read MoreIf you’ve ever dreamed of adventuring into the wilderness, you may have read about the four essentials of wilderness survival: food, water, shelter, and fire. But those four things are the bare minimum. What if you don’t want to JUST survive, but THRIVE in the wilderness?
Read MoreAre you going camping in the wilderness for the first time? Expect a huge boost of self-confidence! You’ll amaze yourself at how creative you can be with only a few supplies. You will also make priceless memories and immerse yourself in landscapes that could never be reached through a vacation catalogue!
Read MoreThe Okefenokee (meaning, ‘Land of the Trembling Earth’) Wildlife Refuge is one of the world’s largest intact freshwater ecosystems and features over 120 miles of wilderness paddle trails. It is one of our favorite paddle destinations because of the up-close view its trails offer of endangered and protected plant and animal species. Traveling this wild waterway requires special planning, however. Here are our five top tips:
Read MoreThru-hiking versus section hiking: which is the best way to experience a long trail? Both styles of travel offer great perks… and a few down-sides.
Read MoreWhat are all those red bumps on your skin? Chicken pox, or hundreds of mosquito, fly, gnat and no-see-um bites? Although the itch of bug bites is annoying, the real danger lies in the diseases that mosquitoes spread. Thankfully, thoughtful planning can keep your body both comfortable and safe while exploring summer wetlands. Here are a few tricks we use to deter blood-sucking pests.
Read MoreWith a blood-curdling roar, a 1,000-pound animal drops off its hind legs and , saliva flying from 4-inch incisors, bloodshot eyes zeroed in for the kill, charges towards an unfortunate human being…
We’ve all seen the classic Hollywood version of a black bear attack. But for those of us who didn’t grow up in bear territory, the question remains: how much of what we see on the big screen is reality, and how much was altered for the sake of entertainment? Are bears actually ferocious in real life?
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