Bat-tling Rabies
Both of my siblings crack me up. My brother and I have shared a lifetime of quips and inside jokes, but my sister and I ...
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Calculating Crows
You stumble through the desert, dehydrated and nearly dead. You encounter a tall barrel, half-full of water, at the base of a boulder-strewn hillside. Try ... -
How to Reprogram a Predator
The domestic dog is an incredibly pliable species. The American Kennel Club (AKC) currently recognizes 189 different breeds, but the AKC is just one breed ... -
More than a Mousetrap
It would be hard to design a better rodent-killing tool than Mother Nature accomplished with the snake. Rats, mice, squirrels and other buck-toothed critters figure ... -
Perpetual Pioneers
All trees require sunlight. Sunlight provides the energy trees need to rip apart molecules of water and carbon dioxide and rearrange them into carbohydrates. The ... -
The Matter of Mistletoe
A winter walk through an oak-hickory forest is a study in earth tones. Though gold, red and purple only a few weeks ago, the forest ...
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Putting Together a Portable Toolkit for Backpackers & Campers
Self-reliance is the name of the camping game. You have to be prepared for unexpected obstacles. This means you have to be able to fix ... -
Feeding Yourself in the Forest: Cooking Gear and Food for Backpackers
Food If you’re car camping and don’t mind filling a couple of coolers with ice, you can pretty much bring whatever food you like, but ... -
Outdoor Clothing for Campers: Stuff from Your Closet and from the Store
You’ll need to bring along enough clothing to keep you warm, dry and comfortable for the duration of your trip (you can wash clothing during ... -
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Secondary Storage for Backpackers: Stuff to Keep Your Stuff In
Secondary Storage Daypack or fanny pack Stuff sacks or compression bags Dry bags Trash bags Ziplock bags
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Backpacks, Tents and Sleeping Bags: The Three Things All Beginning Campers Have to Buy
A Backpack & Associated Gear Not all campers require a backpack — car campers can typically get by without one. You may still find a ...
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Are Daddy Long Legs Dangerous & Other Common Arachnid Questions
Aside from perhaps snakes or sharks, few creatures fascinate the public as much as spiders and other arachnids do. The reasons for this fascination are ... -
How Can You Tell If a Snake Is Venomous & Other Questions About Snakes
Few things will send you scrambling to Google quicker than a snake sighting. You may do so in fear or fascination, but you’re probably not ... -
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