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It may seem counter intuitive, but the best socks for hot summer hiking may be wool. by Leon Pantenburg I wear wool socks year-round for hiking. People get it in the winter, but wool in the summer seems a little strange. Well, the Bedouin nomads in the Arabian and Syrian deserts have been adapting to …
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Ever wonder what that magic ingredient was in grandma’s soup that made it so good-tasting and nourishing? Chances are it was bone broth, and your pet might benefit from it, too. by Leon Pantenburg In her younger days, Belle went everywhere with my family. This is a fishing trip on Oregon’s John Day River. If …
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Common items can become valuable survival gear when used properly. Among the most useful are some you probably already have in your kitchen. by Leon Pantenburg When you check out outdoor schools and primitive survival skills, notice how much time is invested in making containers. A lot of effort may be devoted to fashioning water …
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In an instant, the backpacking trip in Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains turned from an idyllic family outing to every parent’s nightmare. By Leon Pantenburg One moment, my son Daniel, 16 months old at the time, was playing around the campsite. In the next, despite the close supervision of four adults, he had vanished. Though warmly dressed, …
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Baking great-tasting biscuits is not rocket science. Here are a few simple tips that can help turn that mundane biscuit into a taste treat. by Leon Pantenburg Biscuits and gravy are comfort food for me, and a good biscuit is generally the sign of a good place to eat breakfast. Crowd the biscuits into …
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New to Dutch oven cooking? Want to wow the hunting camp/camping group/spouse for dinner? These recipes are (virtually) foolproof. by Leon Pantenburg Dutch oven cooking doesn’t need to be challenging, and simple, easy recipes are best for beginners. acheter viagra pfizer Today, an ED patient has plenty of treating methods to treat the disorder in …
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I don’t smoke, but love Zippo lighters. They are worth considering as an axillary survival firemaking tool. by Leon Pantenburg Like many GIs, my dad came back from World War II with a heavy smoking habit. Thankfully, he quit when I was young, but I remember Dad’s worn Zippo. This Zippo is part of my …
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Thinking about investing in a new tent for camping season? Here are some things to consider. by Leon Pantenburg Only a fool sleeps in a backpacking tent in July in Louisiana, I told myself, while listening to swarms of mosquitoes struggling to get past the netting. It was about 95 degrees, with humidity in the …
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The checklist for the camping trip gear is done, and everything is checked off. But wait a minute – have you thought of everything you might need? by Leon Pantenburg Go camping long enough, and you’ll figure out things that are nice to have along, in addition to the standard stuff. Here are 10 miscellaneous …
They look like weeds, but stinging nettles are a very useful – and tasty – herb that grows wild. They have medicinal value. too. Here’s how to identify and use them. by Karla Moore Spring is finally here in the Midwest. My husband is out getting the garden ready for planting. I managed to make …
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