Backyard Explorer's Guide: Survival and Orientation Within the Forest

Nature is a fantastic adventure playground. But when you visit a forest, there are things you should know to help you navigate, persevere and survive. Backyard Explorers Guide: Survival and Orientation Within the Forest is a fantastic field guide for anyone who wants to explore their surroundings or camp, especially the forest. Written by real survivalist experts, you'll learn what you need to do before you venture into the forest like knowing the three most essential pieces of equipment you'll need, how to protect yourself from weather and animals by making shelters and learning how to start a fire, how to feed yourself by recognizing edible plants and how to griddle over a fire safely, recognize poisonous plants, navigate using a compass or topographical map, and what to do when you're lost. Nature is a wonderful place to spend your time, but don't venture into an unknown natural area without first reading this book!