Category: Survival Skills

Could a wild plant help you feel better or help treat  allergies or alleviate pain? There may be a natural solution to a variety of maladies and this book, The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies, may help you find it.

Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation, invisible to humans. It works very well to help purify water with this simple method.

The Tumalo Creek area near Bend, Oregon, was devastated many years ago by forest fires. Today, much of the area has been restored to its former pristine state.

Every hunter will probably come across someone who questions, or possibly attacks, the activity of hunting. Here’s how to answer.

Situational awareness is a lifesaver. So is prior preparation. This lost hiker in Colorado had neither and survived because of pure luck.

Survival myths can kill you, and this latest making the rounds is particularly dangerous.

Walking in the woods is one of my favorite things. But danger lurks in the tree tops – beware of the widow-makers.

An ancient herbal tea made from a common weed may be useful in relieving some  symptoms of COVID.

Without water, our bodies can get into serious trouble quickly – just a matter of days before dehydration sets in. Why do many people keep extra food, but don’t store water?

Every lost or missing hiker is unique, but there are common mistakes most of them make. In no particular order of importance, here are ten.