Category: Well Being

Surviving a Winter Storm at Home

Doug Williams

Whether you are convinced we are experiencing the results of global warming or not, you have to agree that the world is experiencing more and…

When Is It OK To Turn Back – Make The Right Choice

Doug Williams

Most of us have been there, that no man’s land of indecision and fear of making the wrong choice. On the path debating ‘Should I…

10 Plants That Cause Serious Harm – Keep an eye out for Skunk Cabbage

Paul Pinkerton

The Earth is filled with wondrous trees that seem to touch the heavens. Around every bend, there are beautiful flowers that you can touch and…

8 Old Time Remedies For Corns and Calluses

Doug Williams

Corns and calluses are caused by the thickening of dying layers of skin on your feet, and they can cause you a lot of pain…

Experienced hiker uses survival skills to survive snowstorm

Doug Williams

I’ve been caught out in a couple of really bad snow storms in years past; luckily they didn’t turn into survival situations or I’d have…

How To Avoid Being Attacked By Cows

Doug Williams

While cows have been domesticated for centuries and have long had the reputation of being docile and gentle, remember that “Daisy the cow” is the…

Shoving An Arm Down A Bears Throat – An Unusual Defence

Doug Williams

This is the story of Chase Dellwo, who back in the fall of 2015, at the age of 26 got nailed by a 400lb bear.…

Get Drinking Water from Ice or Snow

Doug Williams

We’ve all been thirsty at times, but there’s a real difference between that and absolutely needing water or we will die. We need water to…

No Need For Cold Feet – Tips On Staying Warm

Doug Williams

During winter most people prefer to stay indoors in the warmth of their homes. We’re lucky enough to have a log fire where we can…

How To Make Hiking More Enjoyable if You are Unfit

Doug Williams

While many people absolutely love hiking, there are plenty of people that are not so keen, sometimes it’s because of illness, or there’s not enough…