Earthlodges, Tipis, Quinzhees, Snow Caves and More!

Building a Modernized Earthlodge
Exploring Low-Cost Dome Construction Methods
by Thomas J. Elpel, Author of Living Homes and Participating in Nature

 

Earthlodge architecture comes from the northern Great Plains where Mandan Indians built massive structures for communal housing and shelter from bitterly cold subzero winters and the relentless wind of the Plains. The initial framework for an earthlodge looks something like Stonehenge, or rather “Woodhenge,” with an inner and outer circle of support poles topped by cross beams connecting everything together. (more…)

FIVE PREPAREDNESS SKILLS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW

FIVE PREPAREDNESS SKILLS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW

By Becca Moore

The Patriot Mom

When we hear the word “survival”, it seems most of us think of things like starting fires, building shelters, hunting, fishing, searching for water and other basic survival skills. Although those things are essential to our survival, there are other areas that we need to take into consideration that are just as important….

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Make Your Own Survival Kit!

me-spear-shelter7x10Survival Kits

A well prepared person will have a survival kit on their belt, a survival kit in their vehicle and a survival kit at home. Each of these kits should be sized and supplied uniquely for their location. (more…)

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