Casandra McBride shares her knowledge of women’s survival skills in the great outdoors.
Conquering a man’s world is one thing, but conquering the wilderness is an extraordinary feat. Naturally, generations of mountain women have survived harsh conditions with little resources and alone. Knowing these women’s survival skills will certainly help you master the outdoors.
Nothing is impossible when you’re determined enough. Of course, learning a few critical survival skills specifically
Isabelle Marinier shares 6 safety tips when you are camping alone.
Camping offers incredible opportunities for adventure, rejuvenation and self-discovery in nature, making it a fantastic way to enjoy it all. Camping alone can be a particularly empowering experience for women; offering them an opportunity to push themselves out of their comfort zones, foster independence and connect more deeply with nature than ever before. However, solo camping comes with unique risks and challenges specific
Fiorella Yriberry shares her insights into Safety Tips for Road-Tripping on your own.
Road trips are one of the most popular forms of travel and surveys show that they are here to stay. And who wouldn’t love a road trip? Something about hitting the road, driving to the destination, and being in complete charge of the story is both fun and empowering. The best part is that they are not only exciting but cost-effective too! Taking on the road is such a thrilling journey.
A time of new experiences
Amie Sparrow shares practical tips on protecting yourself from mosquitoes.
Use these tricks to stay bite-free
Nothing can ruin a relaxing outdoor trip faster than having to be constantly on guard to defend against mosquitoes. Unfortunately, they’re a fact of life for outdoor enthusiasts because the things we love doing most while camping, such as running, exercising and exploring are the very things that attract the pesky little buzzers.
Fortunately, there are some things we can do
By Ashley Nielson.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving procedure that anyone can learn to save lives when someone else’s heart stops beating or they’re unable to breathe. You may know of CPR from popular movies where someone is pulled out of a pool or lake, and a lifeguard performs CPR to get them to start breathing again. However, learning CPR can come in handy in other situations, including electrical injuries,
By Emily Henry.
Dogs love the great outdoors, so there is usually no better companion for your outdoor adventures. However, keeping them safe, as well as other dogs and people around, is necessary if you are planning on going on a long hiking, backpacking, or camping trip. Here are some things to consider about pet safety to ensure you hike, backpack, and camp safely with your dog.
This seems like a no-brainer, yet a lot of dog owners fail to take this into consideration. It’s not
By Nitta Charanya.
Most women dream of traveling solo. But only a few fulfill their dreams. Almost every woman when they start traveling solo has a question: Is it safe to travel solo as a woman? The answer is an absolute Yes. But even an experienced solo woman camper needs to follow some safety tips to avoid dangers.
This article will help you in this case. This article is not only for the woman campers who are preparing to travel for the first time but also the experienced solo woman campers as
By Samantha Rupp
If you were caught off guard by the COVID-19 pandemic, you certainly weren’t the only one. Amid local governments putting lockdowns and quarantine measures into place, individuals and families across the country found themselves unprepared to deal with a pandemic and, in many cases, they panicked. Local grocery stores ran short on canned food and other non-perishables, in addition to personal hygiene items like toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, and face masks.
However, the more
By Scarlet Gratton
Planning for your wilderness getaway never kicks off with thoughts on getting lost in the woods or spotting a bear. We envision perfect, sunny weather, peaceful hiking trails, butterflies, birdsong, waking up to the sound of the babbling brook nearby, and tasting fresh berries you’ve just picked. The reality, however is somewhat different, and it calls for thorough preparation for your trips to the beautiful outdoors, in order to stay
By Stephanie Woltman
While winter temperatures of -30 degrees Celsius (-22 degrees Fahrenheit for all of the Americana out there) and camping don’t regularly fall within the same sentence, this past February I wanted to challenge myself to experience this.
And what better time than a birthday where I would be transitioning into a new decade. My 30th birthday fell at the beginning of February and while my friends and I usually opt for a celebration at the cabin, I wanted to do things a little