Winter doesn’t have to mean hibernation. With the right layering system, you can stay warm, dry, and comfortable no matter how cold it gets. From merino wool base layers to durable outer shells, each piece of your clothing plays a role in keeping you safe and enjoying the outdoors all year long. Learn how to build your system, choose quality gear that lasts, and make the cold your new favorite season.

This Thanksgiving, I’m slowing down enough to honor the earth, my body, and the herbs that help keep everything in balance. Join me for a gratitude-centered reset and a gentle liver-support tonic that nourishes body, mind, and soul.

From A SERE Specialist After signing up for the USAF in 2010, I knew I wanted to do something fun where I could jump out of planes and shoot guns, queue the recruiter SERE video. I spent 12 years in the Air Force as a SERE Specialist, where I worked as a combat survival instructor, a water survival instructor, and set up a base-level training shop to conduct refresher courses. I finished my 12 years by certifying as a Combat Aviation Advisor (CAA). I also deployed to CENTCOM

The first cold front has arrived, and our Yule tradition begins — brewing Fire Cider. These spicy, immune-boosting tonics warm the body, lift the spirit, and bring a little magic to winter with every jar.

Discover the secret energy source growing wild across Florida! 🌿 Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) is North America’s only native caffeinated plant — used for centuries by Indigenous tribes for strength, focus, and ceremony. Learn how to identify, harvest, and brew this antioxidant-rich tea that’s thriving right here in the Blackwater River Forest.

3 common survival myths that could get you killed.

The wilderness is breathtaking—but it’s also unpredictable. This post dives into the essentials of survival medicine: how to handle emergencies when help is far away. Learn how preparation, knowledge, and a calm mindset can turn a crisis into a controlled situation—and why mastering medical basics is a must for every outdoor adventurer.

Learn to craft lifesaving splints in the wild with sticks and smarts. #SurvivalSkills #WildernessFirstAid