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Reading Nature's Newspaper: How To Spot Evidence of Wildlife On Your Land

Reading Nature's Newspaper: How To Spot Evidence of Wildlife On Your Land

Are you curious about the wildlife that shares or runs through your property? While trail cams can help, there's no substitute for developing keen...

Tips for Identifying Animals That Pass in the Night

Tips for Identifying Animals That Pass in the Night

Country living gives us a front-row seat to listen for and observe various nocturnal creatures. In this article, outdoorsman Jim Mize shares tips on...

Best Homesteading Resources for Beginners

Best Homesteading Resources for Beginners

If you are planning to join the homesteading movement, we at Rethink:Rural recommend seeking out reliable resources to guide you on your way. In this...

The Joy Of Metal Detecting In Rural Places

The Joy Of Metal Detecting In Rural Places

Metal detecting is a wonderful hobby for adults and children, especially in rural places. A survival expert and outdoorsman shares stories from a...

Travel Writing From Home

Travel Writing From Home

Looking for ways to make extra money to support your rural lifestyle? An expert shares tips on how to make extra income, or an entire living, travel...

Introduction to Seed Saving

Introduction to Seed Saving

Seed saving is a fun, easy, and valuable skill for homesteaders and gardeners alike. We talk with the founder of a seed company to learn more about...

How To Buy Land In Louisiana, Part 2

How To Buy Land In Louisiana, Part 2

If you’re looking for land for sale in Louisiana, you probably have a lot of questions. In Part 2 of this series, local real estate and finance...

How To Find Land For Sale In Baker County, FL Part 2: Doing Your Due Diligence

How To Find Land For Sale In Baker County, FL Part 2: Doing Your Due Diligence

Looking for land for sale in Baker County, Florida? Here's how to do your due diligence when you find that perfect piece of land.

5 Practical Tips on Prepping for Beginners

5 Practical Tips on Prepping for Beginners

Have you ever wondered what you would need to have on hand in the event of an emergency or disaster? A preparedness expert weighs in on how you, too,...

11 Myths and Facts About Buying Rural Land

11 Myths and Facts About Buying Rural Land

This myth-busting article sets the record straight about the basics of buying rural land in the post-pandemic 21st century.