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The Best Food to Try on The Big Island: 10+ Must-Eats in Hawaii
Adventure, Outdoors, Travel

The Best Food to Try on The Big Island: 10+ Must-Eats in Hawaii

With 1000+ years of interconnected culture, you already know there's the best food to try on the Big Island and the other 7 Hawaiian Islands. Mixing native Polynesian, Asian, and Western culture has created a unique cuisine with plenty to enjoy for everyone. Join us as we explore 11 of the best food to try in Hawaii! Kona Coffee Kona Coffee is arguably the most famous export of the Big Island of Hawaii; this grown only on a few of its hilly slopes, only on this island, in the entire world. Though one of the most expensive blends as well, thankfully, it's easily accessible to tourists throughout the Island. The many coffee farms on the island offer tours and tasting experiences (some even for free) for anyone to try their unique blends. The exquisite taste of the coffee has h...
Big Island Guide: Hawaii in 7 Days
Adventure, Outdoors, Travel

Big Island Guide: Hawaii in 7 Days

Note: Big Island Guide is part of the Hawaii in 7 Days series. Read till the end of Big Island Guide for more information. The Big Island, or the Island of Hawai'i, is the largest, youngest, and namesake of the Hawaiian Islands. It's known for the tallest mountain in the world (yep, it's not Everest) measured from the seafloor, Mauna Kea, the active volcanoes visible in Volcanoes National Park, abundant animal + plant life, along with all the features of a tropical paradise that make it a Hawaiian Island. However, it's overshadowed by its popular cousins of Oahu and Maui. Its more atypical landscape, size, and the prospect of volcanoes can often scare tourists away. However, if you're willing to give the Island of Hawaii a chance, we've got you covered with a guide to the Big Island of...
The Best Scuba Diving Guide for Beginners: Should I Do Scuba Diving? + 5 Reasons
Outdoors, Travel

The Best Scuba Diving Guide for Beginners: Should I Do Scuba Diving? + 5 Reasons

Scuba diving is world-renowned for being one of the most unique experiences offered in an outdoor activity. With a higher level of peril than normal, as well as a high barrier of entry, this activity is barred off to all but the most determined of adventurers. However, those select few have unparalleled opportunities at their disposal, ones that take them to explore the mysterious and beautiful world underwater. We created a scuba diving guide for beginners because of our past experience. We joined this exclusive cohort as scuba diving beginners in the pursuit to earn our NAUI Entry-Level Diver Certification. I'm about to give you a first-person view into the wonderful world underwater and share my successes, failures, overall experience, and takeaways to answer everyone's burning que...
Should You Join Boy Scouts? Here Are 5 Compelling Reasons
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Should You Join Boy Scouts? Here Are 5 Compelling Reasons

Should you join Boy Scouts? Scouting has long been hailed as a phenomenal program that turns young boys into men and develops skills for a lifetime of success, stretching back over 100 years and holding many public figures to its name. However, whether you're wary of Scouting's state of purgatory, or simply unsure of whether Boy Scouts of America is the right fit for you or your child, joining the BSA is no small endeavor. But never fear! We're here to assure you that joining Boy Scouts is an opportunity to grow that no other program can offer! Not convinced? Read on to get 5 reasons why you should join Scouting. Should You Join Boy Scouts? 1. You get to appreciate and enjoy the outdoors. As Scouts, you could imagine that we spend much of our time in the outdoors. It's unfortunat...
How To Make S’mores at Home: The Ultimate Guide
Food, Other Skills, Outdoors

How To Make S’mores at Home: The Ultimate Guide

S'mores are the most popular camp dessert by far. S'mores are a unique delicacy, as it includes the campfire favorite, toasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate bars. If you want to eat a small, sweet snack while cuddling around a warm campfire on a cold night, or learn how to make s'mores at home, you came to the right spot. This guide will give you instructions on how to make s'mores at home expertly, which materials to use, and how to go about perfecting it. How to Make S'mores at Home Ingredients ~Marshmallows (Popularly, "Jet-Puffed") ~Chocolate Bars/Squares (Popularly, "Hershey's") ~Graham Crackers (Popularly, "Honeymaid") And, of course, you will need, a fire, or an oven, both leading to separate methods. We will go over both of these in this ...
How to Identify Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
Safety, Outdoors

How to Identify Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac

Our perception of “living off the land” has been romanticized; we imagine using our outdoor know-how to masterfully concoct meals from our natural surroundings (and maybe impress our friends too). But throwing caution to wind in situations like this isn’t going to end well. Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac have quietly permeated nearly all of America's wilderness. Their effects can cause quite the unpleasant surprise. Would you like to pass out? Maybe vomit? How about some painful rashes? We didn’t think so. Read on to make sure any of this doesn’t happen to you. Learn how to identify poison ivy, oak, and sumac Many types of poisonous plants occur throughout the United States, and they vary by region. We will go through the plants you will most likely see: poision ivy, poison oak, and poison...
How to Get Emergency Assistance in 3 Likely Places: Home, the Outdoors, and on Water
Safety, Outdoors

How to Get Emergency Assistance in 3 Likely Places: Home, the Outdoors, and on Water

We scouts all love the outdoors and all it has to offer. But unfortunately, we often forget to consider all of the different ways that the outdoors can cause us injuries. This is inevitable—it's one of the many realities of life. But we can be ready for when fate strikes and can get help quickly. Read on to learn how to get emergency assistance at home, in the outdoors, and on the open water. Home In the case of an emergency at home, you should call 911 or directly take the victim to the nearest hospital (if possible). You should perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in the case of unconsciousness or trouble breathing. Remember that CPR should only be performed if you know the proper technique. Put the victim in the shock/recovery position (leaning on one’s side) or a comfort...
What Is The Difference Between Tinder and Kindling?
Outdoors, Other Skills, Survival

What Is The Difference Between Tinder and Kindling?

Tinder and Kindling are both of the two elements needed in order to start a fire. (Fuel, in general, is one of the three components of the fire triangle). But what exactly are these three fuels for a campfire, how much should we use, and what do they do? And most importantly, what is the difference between tinder and kindling? Learning the Difference Between Tinder, Kindling, and Fuel Learning the difference between tinder and kindling, as well as the types of firewood to use is one of four steps You Need To Take Before Starting a Fire. Tinder Tinder is the first step in starting a fire (more info on starting a fire here). Any small, dry, and natural material is considered to be tinder. It is the quickest and easiest to set on fire, and should be the first one you light. ...
How to Put Out a Fire With Safety and Care
Outdoors, Safety, Survival

How to Put Out a Fire With Safety and Care

Now that you've started a fire with How to Build and Start a Fire and enjoy it safely with Managing a Campfire, it's time for the fun to end. By this, that means we need to put out the fire. Putting out a fire can be very simple, but is important to know nevertheless the proper technique; you don't want to be the cause of a forest fire or worse! Step 1: Let the Fire Burn Out It is highly recommended that you follow this step and only put out the flame once it is dosed; it is much safer this way. This also makes your life easier, as it takes less effort to actually clean up. It also doesn't waste your wood. Step 2: Spread Out the Remains of the Fire Spreading out the fuel ensures no ember is left smoldering after you douse the fire, and saves water and time. Step 3: Dou...
Important Beginner’s Guide to Stand-Up Paddleboarding! 4 Essential Thoughts
Outdoors, Adventure, Travel

Important Beginner’s Guide to Stand-Up Paddleboarding! 4 Essential Thoughts

Whether you're stuck in quarantine looking for some social distancing activities or on vacation exploring some relaxing excursions, don't count out Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP. For those who don't know what it is, think of it as surfing with a paddle. One stands upon a surfboard-esque board and uses a very long one-sided oar to move and turn. Sounds interesting? Join me and I'll tell you everything you need to know in this first-timer's guide to stand-up paddleboarding, including the type, lessons, pricing, and more! Why Paddleboarding? Fun activity Adheres to social distancing rules Relaxing activity Good exercise Great opportunity for sightseeing Socialize while enjoying activity You hooked? Time to get all the info! A Foreword On The Type of Stand-U...