By Beth Buck How to Help Prepare Your Children for an Emergency Families who involve every member in the preparedness process are more successful at navigating emergencies, so if your family strategy is to have Mom and Dad take care … Read More
In early December, a firefighter rescued a Golden Retriever who had fallen through thin ice into a lake. Linda Park’s dog, Dakota, wandered off during one of their usual walks, and he fell through the ice into the frigid water. … Read More
A Massachusetts woman made an unexpected 9-1-1 call on December 14th when she swerved to avoid a head-on collision and her car careened into a river. Debora Wrigley Dooley called for help when she realized the water was too fast … Read More
One spring, while hiking in Yellowstone, two friends of mine got lost. One of them fell down a mountainside and went into shock, so they had to spend an extra night in the snowy cold. When they finally emerged (safe, … Read More
Once a weapon of myths and legends, the bow and arrow can now be found in any sporting goods or outdoors store for bow hunting enthusiasts . . . And while there is a large selection of bows and … Read More
Paracord is one of the most practical supplies you can have in an emergency. You can make tourniquets, slings, and splints using a pack of 50 foot Nylon Paracord. You can even use it as a fire starter, fishing line … Read More
Shooting bows and arrows at my great-grandpa’s house was one of my favorite pastimes as a child. There are few things as satisfying as seeing your arrow hit its mark! On the one hand, shooting a bow and arrow feels … Read More
My brothers once volunteered at a local state park and cleared out overgrown greenery, only to discover later that they’d been thigh-high in poison ivy. Oh, nature, you’re sneaky. But poisonous plants can be more than just uncomfortable—they can be … Read More
Imagine being lost in the wild without any water. You’re dizzy, exhausted, and lightheaded—all signs of dehydration. You need water and you need it fast. Staying hydrated becomes even more important during a survival situation when you’re exerting more energy … Read More
Do you remember our article from last month, “The Bear Necessities: Resources for Surviving a Bear Attack”? And remember what we said about playing dead only being a good idea in certain situations? Well, the unfortunate woman who was … Read More