Fire is used for warmth, light, drying clothes, signaling, making tools, cooking, and water purification. When using fire for warmth, the body uses fewer calories for heat and consequently requires less food. Having a fire to sit by can also be used as a morale booster. Also, smoke from a fire can be used to discourage insects. Fire serves many needs such as providing a … [Read more...] about FIRECRAFT
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Prevent woodland fires
Smokey the Bear says:A great, crackling campfire is just what you need for camping in the woods in October. But it is also a serious responsibility. Protect the woods you love by completely extinguishing your fire. Maintaining your campfireAs you're enjoying your campfire, remember these safety tips:* Once you have a strong fire going, add larger pieces of dry wood to … [Read more...] about Prevent woodland fires
Spatial repellents make patio dining better
Lovely summer evening can be great opportunities for dinner on the patio, but one party crasher always ruins the fun: the mosquito. Instead of slathering your body with repellent, try repelling mosquitos from the space around you. It's possible with spatial repellents.A controlled-release spatial repellent device, which disperses repellent in an ultra-fine mist from a … [Read more...] about Spatial repellents make patio dining better
See American goldfinches by your own window
If you long to see a bright yellow and black goldfinch, getting one or more to visit your backyard feeder is not that difficult. All you need is a bag of thistle seed. The males are yellow with black trim and the females are an olive-toned yellow. Watch for them.The adult birds put on a show as they gather seed from thistle and zinnias, cosmos, bee balm, liatris and … [Read more...] about See American goldfinches by your own window
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Dave Canterbury, - The Pathfinder School,Bush Craft ,Survival skills, Historical Lore, Primitive Skills, Archery, Hunting, Trapping, Fishing, Navigation, Knives, Axes, Fire, Water, Shelter, Search and Rescue … [Read more...] about Browse Beds, Winter Camping