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Wilderness Medicine and First-Aid Courses Save Lives in the Backcountry
Whether you’re embarking on a walk in the park, a backcountry hunt, or a multi-pitch summit, this guide to wilderness medicine certifications will help you prepare for the worst
How to Not Get Lost When Your GPS Fails
Your GPS is a modern marvel of navigation—until it fails. Here's what to do next
9 Reasons the Pawpaw Is the Ultimate Tree for Survivalists
No tree will help you survive better than the pawpaw. Here are nine ways to use this versatile native hardwood and its delicious fruit
How Buzzing Rattlesnakes Fool Human Hearing
Rattlesnake research that's worth listening to
What to Do When a Predator Attacks
Predatory animals can attack in an instant, but there are a few things you can do to prepare yourself—and survive
Rancher Pinned Under ATV for Two Days Survives on Beer
Frank Reynolds survived on Keystone Light and true grit
7 Improvised Lighting Hacks: How to Make Light When the Power Goes Out
No power and no flashlight? Here’s how to hack your way out of the darkness in an emergency
Health Officials Warn of a Rare Tick-Borne Disease Showing Up in New York
Anaplasmosis can cause respiratory failure, organ failure, bleeding problems, and even death
The Best Survival Hacks of Summer
These survival tips and tricks will keep hydrated, healthy, and alive during the summer heat
Florida Diver Nearly Killed by Alligator
While looking for prehistoric shark teeth in the Myakka River, a man was attacked from behind by a 9-foot gator