Climbing Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica

Cruising around the Mediterranean last Christmas, one of the ports of call was the lovely Island of Jamaica. One of the recommended tours was a trip to Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios.

How To Find North Without A Compass

So you don’t have any kind of compass or watch to tell you north. Here is a primitive way of finding north when you are out in the wild.

Avoiding a Sunburn on Hikes

Hiking in the sun can cause bad burns just like you were laying still out on a beach. A little preparedness can make for a more enjoyable after hike experience.

Simple Tasty Hiking Food Ideas

You can eat well while hiking. Here are some tips for food that is both easy and good tasting while out and about.

A Death in Death Valley National Park

A young boy dies in Death Valley National while the mother and family dog survive the ordeal in extreme temperatures.

A Death in Yosemite National Park

A male hiker died from a fall off of Yosemite’s Half Dome on Saturday June 13th, 2009. He was climbing the granite monolith in the late afternoon when he fell to his death. The reports state that we was using the cable handrails provided on the 17 mile round trip that starts in the valley [...]

Find Safe Drinking Water

Don’t assume your nice water filter system is completely safe. And if you don’t have one, it’s even more important to know where to go for water.