FITCHBURG — Matt “Animal Man” Gabriel began developing a love of the outdoors as a young child. When he was 11 years old, his father bought him the survival manual “Tom Brown’s Field Guide to ...

Spending time outside comes with plenty of benefits for the mind, body and soul; it’s basically in our DNA, after all. But no matter how idyllic the natural environments, venturing out into the wild ...

On Thursday, women interested in the outdoors took shelter under the gazebo at Irvine McDowell Park to discuss basic survival skills in the wilderness. This hour-long discussion was the second event ...

Bushcraft is about wilderness survival on the most practical level. But at its core, bushcraft is about more than just staying alive. It’s the art of thriving in the woods with primitive tools and ...

We’ve walked you through some of the most terrifying scenarios on Earth. Natural disasters, terrorist attacks and countless other deadly dangers. You’ve realized that there are a few basic skills ...

About 25 people spent a day honing the basics of winter survival led by veteran trapper and tour guide Jeffrey Callison at the Pleasant Valley Community Center. Callison’s chief piece of advice: Stay ...

Survival Basics One has the essential material from Volumes one through three of the Woodsmaster Video Series Learn how to Build an effective shelter Start a fire without a match Build and use your ...