Visitors will have the chance to take on some of nature’s toughest challenges in The Bear Grylls Adventure. Ever wanted to climb a dangerous mountain, dive into the ocean’s depths or put your wilderness skills to the test without having to worry about the actual wilderness part? This may be just the vacation destination for you.
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There are some pretty cool container houses out there, but this one may be the coolest. Joseph Dupuis a 29-year-old Canadian man who made something extraordinary out of three ugly shipping containers only costing him $3,400 each. The shipping container house is located in the wilderness 35 miles away from Ottawa, Canada and it took Dupuis only 14
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Here are 15 reasons why we do it all. There are so many reasons we hunt and fish; there isn’t enough time to list them all. Maybe the most basic of all is the feeling of getting back to our roots—the feeling that if we wanted to, we could sustain ourselves and our families by
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My wife and I moved into a 22-foot travel trailer with our dogs. From Thoreau to Hemingway to Jeremiah Johnson, the human attraction to the raw, unadulterated outdoors has been well documented. Our need for exploration and our curiosity of the unknown lingers like a vestige of the evolutionary traits that brought mankind out of
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Use these tips to stay safe and survive on your next (or your first) grueling hike. In today’s fast-paced, high-stress society, more and more folks are seeking the nature escape to find solace and reprieve. Because of the equipment and licenses associated with hunting and fishing, many people choose hiking to satiate their outdoor appetite. In part,
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Ever wish you could float down the river and sleep? Would you camp in a tent on water? There are good ideas and then there are some ideas that shouldn’t be entertained. A video shared on Facebook by VT shows us a floating tent called the Shoal Tent. While it kind of looks like a life raft, it’s actually
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The CL09 by Fenix is the most capable ultra-compact lantern I’ve ever used. There are a few things in life that you should never skimp on. I’ve always been a firm believer that you should never take the cheapest option when it comes to your taxidermist, your optics, or your toilet paper. The older I get
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A new study shows that Americans are participating in wildlife-related activities in record numbers, resulting in billions of dollars being added to the economy. Every five years since 1955, the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife has conducted a survey to track participation in outdoors activities. The recent release of the last survey results shows that
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Ever seen a kayak that could be carried on a motorcycle? Check this out! Kayaks are a great way to get on the water. That is, if you can get your kayak to the water!  If you get a really portable kayak, it can open up doors to new worlds of exploration. This kayak from Oru Kayak
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Here’s a useful trick for your next camping trip. So you’re sitting around the campfire, trying to open that can of beans and weenies, but you forgot your can opener. Dangit. What do you do? Those beans and weenies are calling your name, and your stomach is grumbling. The CrazyRussianHacker will show you how to
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