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You’ve heard of poison ivy and poison oak, but these are just two of many harmful plants in North America. Here are some more.

From Julia Roberts and Benedict Cumberbatch to Roger Federer and Rita Ora, Bear Grylls has taken some of the world’s best-known stars on incredible survival adventures in the wild. Bear has also had the chance to take some world leaders on his survival adventures over the years, including former U.S. president Barack Obama and Indian [...]

You just never know when survival skills may come in handy, and foraging for edible wild plants is one of the most important survival skills you can learn. Knowing which berries and plants you can eat in the wild is especially critical, so you don’t accidentally eat something that’s toxic. The universal edibility test is [...]

Nicole Maple Coenen took the internet by storm when she split a log online. Her log-splitting videos caught on—people loved them, and her Instagram following exploded. Nicole Coenen is not your average voice online. She’s full of humor and positive messaging, and she’s a proud member of the queer community.  She lives in a remote [...]

The plot driving Slotherhouse is ridiculous — sloths are actually slow and docile creatures — but it’s also what makes it so much fun.

Over the weekend, Governor Ron DeSantis added an additional 13 counties to his State of Emergency executive order, bringing the total number of counties on hurricane watch from 33 to 46. Tropical Storm Idalia has the potential to reach Category 3 hurricane status as it travels across the western coast of Florida up toward the [...]

Citizen science has become increasingly popular with travelers who want to contribute to the places they’re visiting. Here are a few options.

Camping has always been a more eco-friendly way to travel, but if you’re looking to have a zero-waste camping trip, pack very carefully.

The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth’s surface and yet most people live on land. Hear two stories of living at sea.