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  • Beginner’s Guide to Camping: How to Start Camping the Right Way
    August 12, 2026 Craig Caudill

    Beginner’s Guide to Camping: How to Start Camping the Right Way

    New to camping and not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly guide covers the basics of choosing a campsite, understanding national park and public-land fees, selecting the right gear, setting up camp, cooking, water, weather, safety, and avoiding common mistakes. Whether you are planning a developed campground stay or working toward backcountry camping, this guide will help you build a practical system and camp with more confidence.

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  • Ghost Pipe Tincture: Remedy, Folklore, or Forest Curiosity?
    June 1, 2026 Craig Caudill

    Ghost Pipe Tincture: Remedy, Folklore, or Forest Curiosity?

    Ghost pipe looks like something from another world, but this pale woodland plant has a serious reputation. Before anyone rushes to make a tincture or harvest it from the forest floor, there are a few important things to understand about identification, traditional use, and responsible foraging.

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Testimonials

"I didn't know what to expect from the Nav class. I was concerned I'd be in with a bunch of alpha males and feel really stupid. Not once did I feel judged for lack of knowledge, or below anybody, and didn't get the creep vibe at all, lol-very important for girls. We were just a group of people with a mutual respect for nature and love of learning. Time and money well spent. It is SO NICE to see people with integrity being successful. Please keep it up." 

AA from Tennessee

This is by far the best class I have ever taken.  The instructor is very informative and makes it fun an easy to learn the given info.  I would take this class 100 times out of 100.  Thank you! 

DA from Wisconsin

I will confidently be able to utilize this training [Mantracking] in future rescue operations with SAR.  I will also apply these skills to hunting and hiking.

WW from Kentucky