Author: Leslie Hale

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, […]

Winter is coming, and these winter storm survival tips might spell the difference between life and death. Learn how to survive the dreaded winter storms here! RELATED: Winter Survival Kit: The Prepper’s Guide To Winter Survival In this article: Winter Storm Preparedness Heating Your Home Energy Saving Warming Up a Room Getting Your Vehicle Winter […]

With all this rich history and beautiful geography, it’s not hard to have a great time at the campgrounds in Missouri. RELATED: Ultimate Campgrounds Across America: USA’s “Must See” Campgrounds In this article: Cuivre River State Park – Troy Paddy Creek Recreation Area – Roby Berryman Recreation Area – Berryman Pershing State Park – Laclede Table Rock […]

Learn how to build an overnight bushcraft camp with this DIY tutorial and earn a survival skill you can use for life! RELATED: Bulletproof Bushcraft On a Budget In this article: Bushcraft Is More Than a Survival Skill More Tips for Building an Overnight Bushcraft Camp Bottomline Build an Overnight Bushcraft Camp and Survive the […]