Yucca (Adam’s Needle, Yucca filamentosa) is a plant that can be found from the South up to the eastern United States, as well as in northern regions like Michigan and Canada. The root contains saponin, which can be used to make soap for washing the body, hair, and clothing. The stalk produces edible white … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqzzTJOKROY In this video, I show how to light a fire with tinder fungus, a ferrocerium rod and the spine of my knife.
In a world where tensions are high and the threat of nuclear conflict looms large, being prepared for the unthinkable is more crucial than ever. Recent global events have shown us just how volatile our times are, with nations flexing their nuclear muscles and the specter of war casting a long shadow. This article is … Read more
Rust Busters: Revive Your Knife with Baking Soda and Vinegar! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=768pSyPwz8A&t=28s
Veteran’s groups: Besides running a survival school, I am a supervisor in a state agency and was recently in leadership training. During this training, I talked with one of the Lansing trainers after she mentioned that she runs a veterans treatment group. This greatly piqued my interest. I told her about my survival and wilderness … Read more
