Tag: outdoors
How to disinfect drinking water
Learn two ways to disinfect water from natural freshwater sources to use for drinking, cooking, washing dishes and brushing teeth in an emergency.
No binoculars in computer birding
If you need a feather fix until cold winter weather really sets in, try some of Scott Shalaway's suggestions for online birding.
Enjoy the gifts from Mother Nature
Judith Sutherland urges us to enjoy the open horizon, sunrise to sunset, and plant a flower or two while we can.
November is a critical time in the circle of life
November may seem a dull and lifeless prelude to a long, uneventful winter, but the struggle for life continues every day.
The Appalachian Trail is a tough, unforgiving teacher
Hiram resident Chuck Defer completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail this summer, meeting George Lightcap along the way.
The other guy might be you — be safe
Consider your outdoor endeavors and add a degree of caution as you enjoy each day afield or on the water. Be safe. Don't be careless and clumsy.
Common backyard and even household invertebrates
Centipedes and millipedes are harmless invertebrates that occasionally occur indoors, but seldom warrant chemical control.
Beetlemania: An inordinate fondness for beetles
Since his wife brought home that spectacular eastern Hercules beetle he described in his column a few weeks ago, Scott Shalaway has embraced beetlemania.
Campers should prioritize drinking water
Drinking water is the top priority on any outdoor adventure, especially for hunters, fishers, and hikers heading into the backcountry.
Snakes make pretty good neighbors
Although you may be startled by an encounter with a snake during the hottest months of summer, don't overreact. Snakes make pretty good neighbors.
