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People and profiles from rural America
DIY Grocery Bags from a Tote Bag Activist
By Lacy Razor
Make your own substitute for plastic grocery bags.
Map Skills for Hitting the Trail
By Sarah Schartz
Technology can fail, don't rely on GPS to get you where you need to go in the wilderness. Practice map skills by identifying cardinal directions and landmarks to find your way home or back to camp.
Skunked
By Readers
Check out this story from a GRIT reader about the day a skunk crossed the path of a girl and her puppy.
Old-fashioned Reminders Brought Home by COVID-19
By Sarah Joplin
Here you will find a short list of old-fashioned practices helpful to remember, especially during a crisis.
Thunderstorms & Tornados: Anticipation, Awareness, & Reaction Time
By Kyle Ferlemann
Learning from nature: What the prairie dog can teach us about protecting ourselves from springtime weather threats.
Keeping Business Going with Limited Options
By Holly Welles
With small farms and homesteads experiencing sudden changes in the market, finding new ways to reach customers is just another challenge. Here are a few ideas for making ends meet.
Communications: Where to Listen & How to Reach Out (Weather Radios, CBs, and Ham Radio)
By Kyle Ferlemann
Ensure your prepared for a world without cell phones and internet by learning how to use these alternate forms of communication.
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