Safety and Survival
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Camping and safety: what you need to know
By Jessica Kelly Camping is an age-old adventure that humans all over the world continue to embark on come rain or shine. However, despite there being so many advantages to camping, it also offers some potential dangers that, if not well prepared for, could become life-threatening. From weather hazards to bugs, there are all sorts…
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Travel Safely: How to Make a Winter Car Emergency Kit
By Amanda Tallent Taking on the cold for your next trip? The winter season can bring some beautiful white wonderland scenes to your hiking trail or campground, totally transforming the landscape. While you’ve most likely packed proper clothing and gear for your trek, have you prepared your car for winter weather too? Winter weather conditions…
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No Box Single Folding Knife Review
By Sara Baird I exist within a family of campers, wilderness seekers, Boy Scouts, and hunters. It can be said that we are a family that knows the value of a good pocket knife. So much so, pocket knives are frequently gifted for holidays and special occasions. As our children grew into teens and began…
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Solo Women Travel Egypt
The dream Famous the world over for its ancient history, Egypt has long been a country many desire to experience. The mystery of the Pyramids, sailing down the waters of the Nile, seeing the mighty Sahara, visiting the majestic Karnak and other temples and monuments, wandering the Egyptian Museum, exploring the Valley of the…
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7 Solo Camping Safety Tips for Women
By Ester Banuchyan Camping is always fun when you are with a crowd. Here’s a confession though: I love camping alone. It gives me some much-needed time by myself that I don’t usually get at work or home. Besides, it makes me feel quite brave. As thrilling as solo camping can be for women, it…
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What to Do When Camping in Bad Weather
By Connie Jiang The life of a busy woman, juggling family, work, a social life, and other obligations can be stressful and exhausting. Sometimes the perfect remedy for the soul is a relaxing weekend or vacation camping. In the highlands or in the woods, nature has a way of melting away stress and can be…
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Set Your Inner Adventure Junkie Free
Set Your Inner Adventure Junkie Free: How to Cope With Setbacks, Fear, and Anxiety By Caitlin Evans The word adventure has a jolly good ring to it, doesn’t it? There you are, climbing a mountain, struggling through the fast-melting snow, the weight of your backpack pinning you down to the face of the cliff. Or…
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Keep Your Belongings Secure While Travelling
Tips to Keep Your Belongings Secure While Travelling By Amanda Moore Travelling is one of life’s greatest joys. Whether you’re hitting the road with a partner, boarding a plane with your family, getting social on a tour or cruise, or embarking on an epic solo adventure, you’re starting a journey that you will never forget. However,…
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Understanding the “Open Road of Life”
My findings on the Open Road of Life by Meghan McHugh, under the advisement of Dr Lorie A. Tuma Hi! My name is Meghan. I am a senior at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) and I am getting ready to graduate. Look out world, here I come! My last year at GVSU took place around…
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Winter Camping With Baby
By Allison Barfield Baby, it’s cold outside. So, that means it’s time to cozy up inside right? Well if you would like to, that’s fine. However, just because it’s winter and your baby IS, in fact, a baby, doesn’t mean you have to. You can take your bundle of joy camping in the colder months.…