Tag: fires

Bugging out: preparation for the worst case scenario becoming reality

‘Bugging out’ is military jargon which came into being during the Korean War. It refers to packing some essentials and getting out of the danger zone…

How to navigate outdoor fun through fire season

The summer of 2017 has been rough on the west coast of North America, from Canada all the way down to Southern California. With the…

Top 7 disasters to get ready for – hopefully we will never have to experience them

Nick Oetken

Disasters are something that is all around us and can ruin our everyday life at any moment. Therefore, we have to be ready to face…

The life and times of Smokey the Bear

The Need for a Mascot After the Big Blowup in 1910, a devastating wildfire that burned nearly three million acres of land, the United States…