How to Make Water Safe to Drink

A photo of a waterfall in North Carolina with grey rocks and bright white water

How to make water safe to drink | Backcountry Survival Guide | Backpacking Skills | Finding Water| Boiling Water | Sanitizing Water

Are Grizzly Bears Endangered?

Grizzly bear on a river bank

The Grizzly Bear Low-Down | Endangered or Prolific | Visiting Grizzly Bear Country | How-To Stay Safe in Grizzly Territory

Smells that Repel Bears

a black bear looks at the camera while standing over a bear canister

Learn how to use a bear’s nose against him | Smells that repel bears | How to repel bears with scents | Camping safely in bear country

What’s Up With the Bears in Los Angeles?

The view out over Hot Springs mountain in San Diego.

I didn’t know black bears lived in Los Angeles County until one shut down my high school for the afternoon. I remember the day well– our typically quiet English class was interrupted by the wailing of a lockdown alarm, followed by a loudspeaker blaring instructions to get inside and lock the doors. Our class formed […]

Are Black Bears Dangerous?

A black bear in an east-coast forest using its powerful nose to pick up scents on the wind.

Fact and fiction of Cocaine Bear | Learn about typical black bear behavior | Are black bears dangerous | Visit black bear country safely

Choose Your Own Adventure: What Long Trail Is for You?

An Appalachian Trail hiker takes in the view from a high peak.

The decision to undergo a thru hike is not an easy one. There are many things to consider, from food storage to shelter to your pack to the shoes you will inevitably wear down (multiple times). These choices and related opinions are incredibly contentious among hikers but more prevalent are the questions and disbelief you may encounter in your closest friends and family.

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