How to Treat a Snakebite: Do’s and Dont’s

Western rattlesnake strike ready

If you often spend time in the wilderness or live in snake-inhabited areas, it’s important to learn the potential dangers of venomous snakes and how to effectively treat snakebites. While rare, snakebites do happen and have the potential to be fatal. Even a bite from a non-venomous snake can cause an allergic reaction or infection… Continue reading How to Treat a Snakebite: Do’s and Dont’s

How to Build a Fire

If you enjoy spending time in the wilderness, knowing how to build a campfire is essential. Not only is a campfire a great place to roast marshmallows or gather around for stories, but fire also provides warmth, light in the darkness, protection from wild animals, and a means to cook food. And if you happen… Continue reading How to Build a Fire

How to Keep Animals From Raiding Your Food

The fact of life is that while camping, you’re going to have to eat, and this means you’ll have food with you. Unfortunately, this can attract all kinds of unwanted animals and critters to your campsite. Animals are always looking for an easy meal and often look to humans to get one. While it can… Continue reading How to Keep Animals From Raiding Your Food