Author: Leslie Hale

5 Tips from a Safety Expert The recent shooting in San Bernadino has brought the threat of a workplace shooting to the front of many people’s minds. For most of us, our office or workplace has never been a place where we feel unsafe. A workplace shooting is an unlikely scenario, but it’s still one you […]

Are You Ready for SHTF? A year or so ago, I became interested in preparing for a disaster, so I went to the Internet to see what other folks are doing to prepare. I was surprised to learn the number of people who have been preparing for quite some time, and also at the level of their […]

Are You Ready for SHTF? A year or so ago, I became interested in preparing for a disaster, so I went to the Internet to see what other folks are doing to prepare. I was surprised to learn the number of people who have been preparing for quite some time, and also at the level of their […]

If you’re looking for the best campgrounds in Montana, take a look at this list! RELATED: Great Smoky Mountains Camping | Survival Life National Park Series 10 Best Campgrounds in Montana for the Outdoorsman Where to Camp in the Treasure State Given that Montana literally means “mountain,” it’s not hard to imagine what type of […]

I’ve often heard my grandmother tell stories about growing up during the Great Depression. She was around 10 years old, the seventh of eight children. Their family was very poor, and her father (my great-grandfather) took every odd job he could to make ends meet while her mother stayed home to raise the eight children. […]

In the last several weeks, there have been a lot of headlines about hostage situations and terrorist attacks. On November 13, members of the Islamic State killed 130 people in terror attacks in Paris, France, 89 of which were held hostage in a theater. A week later, Islamic gunmen took 170 hostages in a Mali […]

Learn how to make a spear with this guide so you can hunt or defend yourself in a survival situation. RELATED: 20 Essential Homemade Weapons For When SHTF In this article: Learning How to Make a Spear Is a Must for Survivalists How to Make a Spear for Food and Self-Defense How to Make a […]

Meet the 7 unsurprisingly most dangerous animals in North America, learn as much about them, and avoid or survive an actual encounter! RELATED: How To Survive Animal Attacks How to Survive These 7 Most Dangerous Animals 1. American Alligator By now, we’ve all heard the sad story of the little boy who was killed by […]

Know some of the histories and discover the best campgrounds in Mississippi for tourists to visit! RELATED: Ultimate Campgrounds Across America: USA’s “Must See” Campgrounds In this article: Some History Tishomingo State Park – Tishomingo Puskus Lake Recreation Area – Oxford Natchez Trace Parkway – Tupelo Buccaneer State Park – Waveland Clear Springs Recreation Area […]

Visiting the Midwest? Make sure to check out these best campgrounds in Nebraska for a historical tour while camping. RELATED: Ultimate Campgrounds Across America: USA’s “Must See” Campgrounds In this article: Chadron State Park – Chadron Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area – Ames, Nebraska Johnson Lake State Recreation Area – Elwood Enders Reservoir – Enders, […]