Desert areas or any other hot area greatly increase the likelihood of issues caused by heat. Your chances of becoming a heat casualty as a survivor are great, due to injury, stress, and lack of critical items of equipment. Following are the major types of heat casualties…
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The subject of man and water in the desert has generated considerable interest and confusion since the early days of World War II when the U. S. Army was preparing to fight in North Africa. At one time the U. S. Army thought it could…
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Leeches are blood-sucking creatures with a wormlike appearance. You find them in the tropics and in temperate zones. You will certainly encounter them when swimming in infested waters or making expedient water crossings. You can find them when passing through swampy, tropical vegetation and bogs.…
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In a survival situation you will have to use what is available. In using plants and other natural remedies, positive identification of the plants involved is as critical as in using them for food. Proper use of these plants is equally important. The following terms,…
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You can usually avoid worm infestations and other intestinal parasites if you take preventive measures. For example, never go barefoot. The most effective way to prevent intestinal parasites is to avoid uncooked meat and raw vegetables contaminated by raw sewage or human waste used as…
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Diarrhea is a common, debilitating ailment caused by a change of water and food, drinking contaminated water, eating spoiled food, becoming fatigued, and using dirty dishes. You can avoid most of these causes by practicing preventive medicine. If you get diarrhea, however, and do…
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Spider bites and scorpion stings can cause serious medical emergencies. The black widow spider is identified by a red hourglass on its abdomen. Only the female bites, and it has a neurotoxic venom. The initial pain is not severe, but severe local pain rapidly develops.…
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Alexandria, VA, May 25, 2011 – The Take Me Fishing™ campaign knows that unforgettable memories are rarely made in front of the TV or while playing the latest video game simulating “real-life.” That’s one reason why during National Fishing and Boating Week – June 4…
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Seattle,WA, May 13, 2011 – Leave No Trace designates Mount Rainier as 2011 Hot Spot The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has selected Mount Rainier National Park as this year’s Hot Spot, to put a check on excessive recreational impacts. May 6, 2011…
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Bend, Oregon, May 24, 2011 – The Do’s and Don’ts – Go ahead…you’ve been warned PLAY OUTDOORS recently debuted its humorous “how-to” family camping video on YouTube which documents the trials and tribulations of one family’s quest to enjoy an outdoor adventure together. The PLAY OUTDOORS…
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