You find some dark-colored fruit while hiking in the woods. Are they delicious blueberries or poisonous pokeweed berries that could make you sick? Never eat wild plants unless you know…

Whether you want to chat with friends on the ski slopes or you need to send a message during an emergency, having a communication device sure comes in handy. TWO-WAY…

Human waste doesn’t always decompose easily in some environments, like deserts, caves and glaciers. To reduce your impact on these places, pack out everything instead of digging catholes to bury…

Everyone tends to make new friends at summer camp, but they don’t usually have feathers. A group of ducks visited girls Troop 284’s campsite as the Scouts worked on the…

Q: I need a good flashlight for camping. Any suggestions? — Reed, Alameda, California A: Many factors go into choosing a good flashlight: battery life, durability, output options and brightness.…