Desert Southwest Survival

04/22/2026

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At the Arizona Ringbolt Hot Springs trail near Hoover Dam, Janice McCall spent her final moments alive.

03/20/2024

Mountain Lions roam the Southwest.

Mountain lions, also known as cougars, pumas, or panthers, are majestic and elusive predators that continue to roam vast territories in the American wilderness

03/19/2024

Priorities can differ in desert settings where dehydration is the most serious danger.

A pleasant walk in the woods can quickly turn into a nightmare if you’re not prepared. Here are 20 survival skills to have in your back pocket before you head out on your next wilderness adventure.

03/15/2024

We depend on electricity and the tech it powers.

Technology has made living day-to-day more convenient, but in the past, people had to know a wide set of skills just to survive.

12/27/2023

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The human body can survive 3 days without water. You should travel with water, especially in the desert, but here's how to find some if you're lost.

11/15/2023

In the Southwest desert, the most common snake is the rattlesnake. Their venom is potent, but the good news is that they are less prone to strike a human than a copperhead. If bitten by a venomous snake in the desert, you should seek medical attention immediately. In the modern world, there are plentiful anti-venoms that will counteract against the venom of a rattlesnake.

Welcome to the complete guide on All Venomous Snakes In The United States. Growing up, we all must have heard scary and fascinating stories about venomous snakes, especially from the ones who have spent a fraction of their life in a village or countryside. They do sound scary (very scary), making us...

08/04/2023

Stay hydrated, folks. If you become dehydrated, your body cannot process more than about 1 quart per hour. If you drink more than 1 quart of water per hour, you may be putting yourself at risk for hyponatremia (lack of sodium), which can be deadly. Sport drinks contain sodium, but your body can still process only about 1 quart per hour. So, stay hydrated, drink plenty of water, but not too much. Also, good hydration starts the day before you expect to put your body through strenuous activity. It’s hard to catch up after you’ve fallen behind.

Doctors determined that the mother had water toxicity, also known as hyponatremia, which is brought on by low blood salt levels

07/28/2023

Be safe.

Make sure your trek is a walk in the park by avoiding these common hiking mistakes.

07/24/2023

Always be alert for wild animals.

Some Colorado hikers were traversing through Castlewood Canyon State Park when one of them almost stepped on a rattlesnake, they said.

07/23/2023

Start hydrating 48 hours before a strenuous hike. Drink a quart an hour, but not more. Keep the sun off your skin.

Two women were found dead at Valley of Fire State Park outside in Nevada on Saturday after a group of hikers noticed they were missing, according to police. The two women were seen heading out on a park trail on Saturday morning, but a separate group of hikers saw that they had not returned and call...

07/08/2023

Fun crew.