A Polar Explorer Died While Trying to Light His Own Poo
A Greenland-born Inuit polar explorer named Jørgen Brønlund had no choice but to burn his own faeces in order to survive the dire conditions of…
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7 Miles Down! Submersible Reaches the Deepest Place on Earth
Footage has been released of a manned submersible, Fendouzhe (also known as Striver), reaching 10,909 metres deep in the Mariana Trench. The Mariana Trench is…
An Incredible Artifacts From Lost Viking ‘highway’ Revealed by Melting Ice
The finds tell a remarkable story of high-altitude travel and long distance exchange c. 300 – 1500 AD with a peak in usage c. 1000…
Scientists Search Antarctica For The ‘Lost’ Iron Meteorites
Scientists are scouring Antarctica in hopes of finding rare meteorites which have fallen to earth and can give them more new information about how the…
RV Polarstern Research Ship Drifting In The Arctic All on Board Doing OK
A research ship, RV Polarstern, is on a year long Arctic expedition that has purposely trapped themselves in the polar ice in order to study…
They Have Started Building 62 Miles of Bicycle Super Highway
“Green” is the word on everyone’s lips these days, from everyday citizens to top ranking government officials. Politicians who don’t espouse environmentally friendly policies run…
Top 10 Survival Skills In The Desert You Have To Have the Basics
Survival Skills: Surviving in the wilderness is more important than your survival trip. You do not want your tale to become one that is told…
Destination Series: Camping in Alaska
Camping in Alaska. Looking for a great place to camp that has a lot of history? Well, Alaska is not short of campgrounds that have…
Tips & Insights On Surviving A Desert Climate
Recently we decided to bring you a short series of articles that deal with some of the world’s harshest climates. When we discuss the wilderness…
How to Get Kids Interested in Outdoor Survival
Getting children interested in outdoor bushcraft and survival skills has been one of the major goals of my career, and there is a lot of…
Against All Odds: 7 Extreme Survival Stories
It’s difficult to comprehend what makes risk takers and adrenaline junkies tick, but some people just don’t feel alive unless they are living life right…
9 Tips for Prepping Your Camp Food, What Are Yours?
Before going to camp, there are many things you need to consider and plan ahead for. One very important thing to plan for is food.…
Tips For Finding Your Way in the Wild, Your Life May Depend On It
We all know that no matter how experienced, every camper, hiker and outdoorsman is faced with the dangers and the unpredictable nature of the wilderness.…
Sea Survival: Turned His Jeans into a Life-Saving Buoyancy Aide
Quick thinking and ingenuity can be an individual’s best friends when faced with a life-or-death situation. While some folks, like the U.S. Navy Seals, are…
How to Escape a Sinking Car – You Have Just Got Seconds
What would you do if you were trapped in a sinking car? Every year, people die from finding themselves in this situation. Even though this…
The Most Important Items to Keep in Your Bug Out Bag
Let’s talk about the specific survival items you need to keep in your bug out bag. The items you choose to carry in your backpack…
How to Treat Broken Bones in a Survival Situation
A broken bone, also known as a fracture, is certainly not going to be fun in a survival situation (or ever). It is a very…
Brave enough? The most spectacular jungles in the world for intrepid travelers
Jungles are some of the most interesting places to explore if you seek a combination of travel and adventure. There is no jungle in the…
Why vanlife might be harder than you think
These days, it seems like as many 20-year-olds are moving into their vans as those that are going to college. After all, the prospect of…
Yosemite National Park: Visitor’s guide
Unless you are unfamiliar with U.S. history and territories, you probably already know that Yosemite National Park has a monumental reputation. Most Americans have seen…
How to prepare for a weekend camping trip
For how long have you been wishing to escape the boredom of the everyday life and breathe some fresh air in the nearest wilderness? Spending…
Desert adventures in Sahara for outdoor freaks
The Sahara Desert is the third largest desert on planet Earth after Arctica and Antarctica, but the number one largest in the world among the…
The best trips for solo travelers
Traveling alone is a completely different experience than traveling in a group. You can’t say that one is better than the other, but there is…
Volcano boarding: the ultimate adventure for adrenaline freaks
Have you ever heard of volcano boarding? Do these two words sound like a mismatch? Well, volcano boarding is an actual extreme sport, made popular…
The best biking trails and tours of Charleston
Charleston is a charming city in South Carolina known as the largest and the oldest in the state. Besides the rich history and stories that this…
The best places in the world to go parasailing
Parasailing is one of the most fun outdoor activities that you can do while on vacation. Although not everybody dares to try it, parasailing is still…
How to conquer Mount Etna – Europe’s most active volcano
Mount Etna is a constant reminder that our planet is still not tamed. Rising above the island of Sicily, the massive volcano spews fumes, ashes,…
How to prepare for the Amazon Rainforest adventure
The Amazon Rainforest is the biggest rainforest in the world, and though it’s quite smaller than a couple of decades ago, it’s still considered to…
Trad climbing explained
Climbing is a bit of a mysterious sport. There’s a lot of terminology to take in and lore to learn when you’re first starting out.…
The best wildlife viewing locations in American National Parks
Our national parks offer endless places for wildlife viewing among spectacular landscapes. If you are a nature enthusiast who wants to experience wilderness in a can…
Wine experiences in the Pacific Northwest
The Northwest of the country is famous for its incredible wine selection. If you like your traveling to have a special touch instead of just…
The best outdoor activities in Colorado
Colorado is a state that offers countless outdoor activities for all ages and for all tastes. Mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and rafting are some of…
Colorado river rafting trips to try this season
Maybe you are a person that only dips your toes in when it comes to river excursions. Or someone who has an aversion to rafting…
Hiking trails in Utah that you can’t miss
Utah is home to some of the most unique and spectacular terrain in America, and some of the biggest attractions are only accessible to those…
Essential tips for cooking like a pro in the wilderness
It seems like there is a longstanding misconception amoung some, that camping food just consists of hotdogs and hamburgers, cold food, and can-flavored food. Well,…
Outdoor sports you can take just about anywhere
All of us here at Outdoor Revival have one or two sports that we really live for. They are what get us outside, what gets…
Best budget beach activities
I’ve been spending a lot of time on the beach lately. From the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of Mexico to the beaches of San Diego…
Potrero Chico: A climber’s paradise just across the border
I had to stop the car and pull over. There wasn’t anything in the road, it was the towering limestone cliffs above the road that…
Spring time tips for rock climbers
It’s here! Spring has sprung. For rock climbers all over the US, that means we’re crawling out of our caves, dusting off our cams and…
The best US bike trails worth the miles
In the last few years, road and mountain biking is becoming more and more popular in the US. Fortunately, there are so many amazing bike trails…
Three best ways to brew coffee camping
If you’re like me, it doesn’t matter where you’re starting your morning, it doesn’t start until your first cup of coffee. When you’re at home…
Camp cooking: how to make flavor on the fly
So, we all spend a lot of time outdoors. Most of us here at Outdoor Revival are at least what you could consider casual campers.…
Family camping packing list and tips
Family camping trips are a perfect way to spend time together in the great outdoors and enjoy a vacation on a budget. It’s always nice…
The best US coastal towns for surfing
There is a reason why surfing is a popular culture in the US. Miles of coastlines and stunning waves that never stop wait for the…
How to choose the perfect camping spot
Choosing the right campsite is not as easy as you think and if you aren’t prepared, you can end up camping in a wrong spot…
Camping tips for what to do when it rains
Camping is a beautiful way of spending some quality time with the people we love and connecting with nature. Planning a camping trip is not…
Wind Cave – the first cave national park in the world
The United States is a country with a wide variety of caves that you can explore from inside and outside as well. One of them…
Gap year ideas for the world minded
As spring rolls around and school approaches its conclusion, a lot of us are looking to next year. If you’re looking at your last days…
How to choose the perfect tree for your dream treehouse
Living in a treehouse is every kid’s dream. Well, ok, some adults also think that living in a treehouse would be a dream come true.…
9 Reasons to go camping right now
People always choose to go camping in the summer months because they think that’s the best time of the year to spend a night away…
Best family adventures in Hawaii
The island of Hawaii is way different than the other Hawaiian islands. First of all, it’s not packed with noisy crowds, and it’s not where…
The most beautiful spring hikes in Oregon
Oregon is one of the states that is great to visit at any time of the year because of its beautiful natural environments, and there’s…
The most scenic bouldering destinations in the US
Boulder climbers are brave and strong individuals who get enjoyment out of climbing rocks without the usual ropes and harnesses that keep people from falling.…
How to help your kids start hiking
Are you one of those parents who always want to take the kids out into the great outdoors but you never do it? Let’s be…
The most stunning spring hikes in the US
With the arrival of spring, the whole of nature enters a period of rapid change, blooming and thriving with life. There is no better time…
The best wreck dives in the US for true adventure freaks
Wreck dives are among the most exciting and challenging experiences for any scuba diver. Shipwrecks hide history, mystery, human stories, and make us wonder how…
The hardest races in the world
If you thought running laps in gym class was a real test of stamina, then you have another thing coming. An ultra-marathon is generally defined…
Volunteering at music festivals – how to do festival season for free
Music festivals aren’t just fringe events anymore. These days they are the number one way to party every summer season. Lots of us just go…
Best USA kitesurfing spots that you will love
Kitesurfing is an extremely challenging and fun outdoor water activity that many people love. Across the US there are many places where you can try…
The best Nebraska spots for adventurous spirits
As the temperatures start to warm up and we get a glimpse of spring, our bodies feel it’s time to get out of the winter…
Travel Tuesdays: Keeping cool with car trouble
In the Coquihalla mountains of British Columbia, the speed limits are ridiculously high. If you and your car are from one of the wide-open parts…
Best destinations for rock climbing all year long
Rock climbing is a pretty seasonal sport. Certainly, you can climb in the winter. However, that’s not what most of us are into. Most of…
The best places to explore Florida’s great outdoors
Florida is one of the states that offers the largest diversity of stunning wilderness and adventure opportunities. If you want to have an unforgettable experience…
Secret paths on Ecuadorian coast for real adventurers
Visiting South America is an experience that every one of us must try to have at least once in a lifetime because this continent is…
Learning how to snowboard: Basic progression
Snowboarding is hard by anyone’s standards. Sure, the snow may be soft most of the time, but the learning curve is anything but. If you’ve…
The greatest national forests of America
National forests provide a healthy ecosystem for humans and wildlife. Therefore, they play a valuable role in the world. Within the territory of the US…
National parks in Arizona that every outdoorsy person must visit
The Grand Canyon State is the perfect place for history buffs, outdoor freaks, and admirers of great views. Arizona is the state where you can…
Rockfall, a major risk for rock climbers
Most people know that rock climbing is dangerous. After all, it’s pretty obvious. However, most people have a skewed view of what the risks really…
The best whale watching spots in the US
Whale watching is an unbelievably powerful experience that all lovers of marine life must have at some point. Sometimes, though, it can be a disappointment…
The coolest places to camp with kids in the US
Camping in a tent with your family can be one of the best experiences you can have. Heading off with the whole crew on a…
Travel Tuesdays: Pick your partners carefully
Today I’m going to share two climbing stories that both carry the same message from two different angles: Pick your partners in adventure carefully. In…
Fun ways to teach your kids to love nature
One of the most important things that you can teach your kids while they’re little is to love and respect nature. Spending time in the…
The most scenic rivers in the US
The rivers in the US represent major arteries coursing across the country and mark the beauty of the entire land. Environmentalists from across the country…
A dirtbag’s guide to climbing in Moab, UT
If you consider yourself a rock climber of any experience, you have to make a trip to the desert paradise of Moab, UT. With a…
The best bear spotting locations across the US
Bear spotting, in general, is an extremely exciting and challenging activity, especially for people who are not willing to spend days in a tent and…
Fun winter activities for non-skiers around the US
Wintertime doesn’t necessarily mean putting on skis and spending time on mountain slopes. At least not for all of us. There are many folks that love…
Ultimate tips on how to become a better hiker
Spending time in the great outdoors and conquering new trails each weekend gives great joy to many nature enthusiasts. For a lot of people, being…
A year of extreme weather means risky conditions in the backcountry
By now most of us are used to reading news reports of record-setting weather conditions around the globe. However, this year has brought new context…
Where to go scuba diving and snorkeling in Florida
From just about anywhere in Florida state you can reach some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving spots in the country. Just look at…
The most spectacular caves and caverns across the US
Active outdoor fanatics sometimes think there is nothing new to see or discover in America and they believe nothing can surprise them. If you are…
7 Tips to getting started mountaineering
Getting a view from the top of the world is something you would never forget. But to get up to the top of the world,…
Thrill seekers: 7 most extreme activities you can try
If you enjoy the adrenaline rush that comes with the likes of skiing, running or anything that really gets your heart going, you may want…
Selfie master: Getting the best pic when you’re alone
Adventuring, whether you are hiking, camping, or even on a road trip, can provide memories that you will keep for the rest of your life.…
Easy-to-move-to islands that everyone should visit
Moving to an island is easy if you know where to go and what to expect. There are several interesting places in and out of…
Embracing the Cold: Curing Winter Blues by Enjoying Bluebird Skies
Some people are lucky enough to live in a land blessed with warm weather the entire year, where they remain sun-kissed despite the month. Others,…
The coolest animal species in the world
Our planet is full of amazing animal species that we have never heard of. Some of them look like they’re not from this planet, some…
Useful tips for hiking in the mud
Winter is some people’s favorite time to go hiking, even though it can be slippery, cold, and with a lot of mud around. If you’re…
Healthy reasons to try winter hiking this season
There’s no reason to think that your hiking habit should take an off-season break when the temperatures drop and the mountains have snow caps. Winter…
How to teach your kids to be nature-friendly while camping
Taking your kids camping and RVing across the country is a great thing for their physical and mental development, and you can take it up…
The various types of climbing on rock and ice
There are various types of climbing, and each requires a number of different tools and skills. Activities from just hiking up a steep slope of…
Outdoor activities in and around Portland
Portland has something for every outdoor lover no matter if what you’re after is a mountain hike or an experience along the Pacific coast. Whitewater…
How to become a better rock climber
You were always curious to know how rock climbing felt and one day you decided to try it. Since then, you can’t think about anything…
Tips on how to choose the right hike
Choosing the right trail is not always as simple as it sounds. Sometimes we feel bored because the level of difficulty is not enough for…
Start young: Getting your kids on the trail
If hiking is one of your passions, you are naturally going to want to share your passion with your children. But it can be intimidating…
Learn how to beat the fear of downhill hiking
If you’re a passionate hiker who likes to climb mountains but has a debilitating fear when it comes to going downhill, don’t worry, because you…
Relaxing fall destinations to visit this October
If you’ve been looking for a perfect, serene getaway for this fall season, you’re at the right place. The US is full of tranquil destinations…
Three types of rock for climbing and climbers
There are three main types of rock which regular climbers come across. There are slabs, vertical faces, and overhanging walls. These consist of various types…
Survival skills from ‘Adventure Merchants’
‘Adventure Merchants’ is the brainchild of Paul Evans, an Englishman now living in Melbourne. His company offers caving, kayaking, and climbing trips. He also takes…
The best horseback riding spots in the US
Horseback riding is a beautiful outdoor sport that allows you to get close to one of the noblest animals on the planet. The art of…
Good reasons to keep climbing in the winter
There are rock climbers that surrender easily when the winter rolls around, hang up their climbing shoes in favor of another activity, heading to the gym…