Walking in the woods is a physical and spiritual experience proven to improve your health and mood. There are two sorts of hikers: Those who stick to the path, and those who trailblaze. If you stick to the path you miss out on discoveries. If you take the chance and trailblaze, your chances of getting hurt or lost increase, but so do your odds of stumbling upon some beautiful … [Read more...] about Trailblazing the Road Less Traveled
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Fabricating Feathersticks
Looking for a fun family activity to while away the hours during the holiday lull? Have the kids run you out of tinder for your fireplace? Maybe its time to show them how to create one of the world's oldest fire starters: the humble featherstick. History The origins of the featherstick, as is usual with such simple forms of technology, are rather vague. Many civilizations … [Read more...] about Fabricating Feathersticks
Wintertime Rainwater Collection
Water access is one of the most overstated, yet still somehow underrated components to a successful homestead. Everyone knows its important, but its almost impossible to fully fathom just how much it is. From watering plants, to animals, to keeping your own self healthy, water is truly the basis for life. In the winter, however, water access (and specifically retention) can get … [Read more...] about Wintertime Rainwater Collection
At-Home Alternatives to Commercial Cleaners
As we enter the cold season, plenty of people's minds are on germs and flus. Namely, of course, people are focused on how to avoid them. But lots of folks are also leery of the sort of harsh, and often toxic household products used to keep surfaces clean. Luckily, there are some easy way to whip up non toxic variants. Read on for a few natural analogues to your favorite … [Read more...] about At-Home Alternatives to Commercial Cleaners
First Ever Lifetime Hunting Suspension in Indiana
An Indiana Conservation Officer investigation has resulted in multiple charges, fines, and the first lifetime hunting suspension of its kind in state history for a West Lafayette man. Hanson Pusey, 25, was sentenced Thursday in Warren County Court to a lifetime hunting suspension along with home detention, probation, and payment of replacement fees stemming from an … [Read more...] about First Ever Lifetime Hunting Suspension in Indiana
