Explore the Outdoors!
Here is an overview of all the articles on the blog.
If you’re looking for the best down jackets for skiing in 2022, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll take a look at some of the best options on the market and help you make a decision that’s right for you. Down jackets come in many sizes and shapes, but those particularly good for skiing…
Yes, some do. But it is not very common in North America. Instead, the species of wasps that nest underground are most often yellowjackets and some are confused with true hornets. While the only true hornets of North America (The European Hornets) rarely nest underground, their Asian Giant Hornet cousins prefer underground burrows as their…
600D polyester is a fabric that is often used in the manufacture of outdoor gear such as backpacks, camping chairs, heavy-duty tents and functional apparel. It is known for its durability and with a tear strength of 127 Newtons, it is a great choice for outdoor items or in high-demand everyday use. 600D polyester is…
Birds are diverse creatures that eat a variety of things. The majority of birds are actually herbivores, which means that they primarily eat plants supplemented with a few insects, but most birds will eat what is most readily available to them. Most birds are omnivores and they typically eat various things, including fruits, vegetables, seeds,…
There are a lot of things that you need to be aware of when you’re setting up a new home for your reptiles, and keeping them safe is obviously the top priority. You might want to know: is play sand safe for reptiles? Play sand is designed to be 100% natural and free from all…
Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are burrowing rodents that spend a large majority of their lives underground. Groundhogs are native to North America and can be found in the eastern and central United States as well as parts of Canada. Groundhogs spend most of their time underground, but they do come up multiple times a…
Chimpanzees are highly intelligent, social primates that live in tropical and subtropical forests throughout equatorial Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia. While their diet does resemble those of other primates, they are slightly more inclined to eat meat than most of their fellow ape species! Chimpanzees are opportunistic feeders that will eat anything they can get.…
Bikepacking is a great way to explore the outdoors while getting some exercise with friends and family. Because the bike is likely to be your biggest expense and the most crucial part of a good bikepacking trip, it is important to consider what bike frame material fits your needs the best. Whereas carbon fiber frames…
One thing to do while out of hiking season is to paint your tent in awesome colors! But can it be done? Whereas canvas, vinyl or cotton tents are easy to paint using ordinary fabric paint, those tents made from synthetic materials like nylon or polyester are much more challenging to paint due to the…
There’s a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about gophers. People often ask if gophers bite, which is a natural question to ask – if you’ve never been bitten by one, that is! The answer is yes, gophers can bite in self-defense! Gophers have sharp teeth that they use for digging and eating grasses and…
