Three reasons to carry a handgun when hunting

“I don’t want to carry a handgun, it’s unnecessary extra weight and all I really need is my rifle,” is something that a lot of hunters say. But a handgun may be a vital piece of gear. Here are some reasons why.

Read More

Bushcraft for Beginners: Learning to Use Your Tools

Bushcrafting is a rewarding skill that can teach you much about nature, survival, and self-reliance. Learn to use your tools like a pro – you will put yourself in a much stronger position to survive in the wild, and also build an even deeper connection with all the natural things…

Read More

Downriver Chapter 10: Amos Owen, Dakota Holy Man

Redwing, MN has a large marina, beautifully restored old homes and a great local museum. From the marina, I wandered up to the Goodhue County Museum on the hill. In the early 1850s, settlers came to Redwing to farm in Goodhue County. Land was selling for $15 per acre, and…

Read More

See ‘Alone Australia’ advisor’s tips for wilderness survival gear

Gordon Dedman is Alone Australia’s bushcraft consultant. IMHO, his recommended list of survival items is spot on.

Read More

Museum display features limited edition print of ‘Spirit of Saint Louis’

A new display at the Old Court House Museum features a limited edition print of  legendary aviator Charles Lindbergh’s airplane the “Spirit of Saint Louis.”.

Read More

Six Reasons to Get an Electric Cooler: Review of the Anker EverFrost Portable Cooler

Thinking about buying a solar powered electric cooler? Here is why you might need one.

Read More

WWII K98 Mauser German Infantry Rifle Finds New Home in Vicksburg’s Old Court House Museum

After some 80 years in a gunsafe, my dad’s K98 Mauser German Infantry rifle will be in a World War II display. 

Read More

Review: Bark River Fox River Featherweight might be your best EDC knife

Sometimes the best knife is a small one. After all, survival tools must be lightweight, compact and easy to carry or they might be left behind. This may be the knife you’ve been looking for.

Read More

Five tips for keeping your feet warm in cold weather

If you’re outside in cold weather, your feet may get cold. These tips may help them stay warm.

Read More

Thick or thin? What’s the best blade design for you?

One thing to consider before investing in a knife is how thick the blade is. Blade thickness directly affects how the knife can be used, and how effective it will be. Here is how to chose the best thickness for your needs.

Read More