, and who signal for distress. Sure, sometimes they make some boneheaded mistakes. However, the outdoors is unpredictable, and things happen. Once, my kids and I got caught up in a very unexpected ...

Three men stranded on a Pacific island were rescued after creating a "HELP" sign with palm leaves. A survival expert said lighting three fires is an effective way to send a distress signal. She also ...

Best known for its appearances in desert-island cartoons, maritime movies and earworms by ABBA and Rihanna, the word SOS has been used as a code for emergency distress signals since 1905. If you’re ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. Last weekend, besides the legendary Horsetail Fall "Firefall" ...

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