Knowing how to build a signal fire is an essential survival skill—one that can catch the eye (or nose) of searchers from a ways off, so they can come to the rescue

Consider this the ultimate guide for using duct tape in the outdoors

Believe it or not, but a wine cork could help save your backside in the woods

The log-cabin council fire is a pyro mash-up of a slow-burning, green-wood log-cabin build on the outside, and a tepee fire that throws out tall flames within

After a long day on the water, there’s nothing better than some good company and a hot meal””unless you actually have to start a fire

Before you buckle up your pack and start ascending into the mountains, it’s important to understand what altitude sickness is, and how to prevent it.

DIY navigation isn’t just a valuable survival skill””it’s a fun project to do with kids. Here’s how it’s done

No orienteering skill will serve you better, and possibly save your life, than knowing how to navigate with a map and compass

Know and follow these simple, but important, rules to keep the wild places we love exactly that””wild

It’s that time of year””when the odds of finding a tick embedded in your skin go up. Don’t panic. Just follow this step-by-step guide, with video, to safely remove it