What is alpha-gal syndrome (AGS)? Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic condition. AGS is also called alpha-gal allergy, red meat allergy, or tick bite meat allergy. AGS is not caused by an infection. AGS symptoms occur after...
We were raised on a farm and grew up in a big family, parents, brothers, and sisters with lots of extended family, aunts, uncles and cousins. We have fond memories of the farm and most surround the freedom of being a kid in the country. Today, they would call us ‘free...
First of all, we watched lots of YouTube videos on grinding venison. It looked straightforward and simple. It will be simple, now that we have successfully completed our first attempt. Aren't all new tasks and experiences like that? We learned so much about what to...
In this modern age, Valentine's Day is celebrated worldwide as a day to express love and affection to romantic partners, friends, and family. It is often associated with the exchange of cards, flowers, and gifts, as well as romantic dinners and gestures of affection....
Our first year in Arkansas. Our dream was to leave the daily work grind and retire to a few acres we could develop and call our own. We moved into the Ozark Mountains on undeveloped property late 2022. Our first year has been challenging. We are living in a 31’ -...
Safe and Prepared Travel aka Road Trip As we mentioned in a recent post, we are just back from our trip to Nevada to visit family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday. We had everything planned out, who to be with for the holiday and who to visit next. Our plate...
Not really a flower at all, frost flowers are delicate and intricate ice formations that occur in cold winter conditions, typically on the stems of certain plants, particularly those in the aster family (Asteraceae) such as the white crownbeard (Verbesina virginica)...
Did you know? Although the terms "bugs" and "insects" are sometimes used synonymously, they are not exactly the same! Not all insects are bugs, but all bugs are insects. Hemiptera is the order that contains true bugs, which are distinguished by features like piercing...
Arkansas has its own distinctive set of slang words and phrases that inhabitants use to communicate and interact. The state is noted for its natural beauty, southern friendliness, and rich culture. Understanding the regional slang can be a fun and absorbing method to...
So, you think buying a gun to protect yourself and your family is a good idea; but you haven’t had any professional training? Please think twice before you do. Getting professional training and education in the Laws of your state, county, and city ordinances is of the...
What do we know about skunks? They are small animals with distinctive black and white fur. Skunks are primarily nocturnal animals, meaning they are most active during the night. They have excellent hearing and a well-developed sense of smell, which helps them find...
The History, Meaning, and Controversy of Columbus Day Many young American pupils are taught the rhyme "In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue" to help them recall the year that the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas. Columbus Day Columbus...
Welcome to www.AmericanGetOutdoors.com. We’re excited you’ve stopped by our website. This website will be dedicated to all the things we love to do in the great outdoors, gardening, cooking, camping, fishing, hunting, archery, shooting accuracy, firearms training,...
BUG BITES, ONE CULPRIT IS A MOSQUITO, THE OTHER CHIGGERS. CAN YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE? Most of us don’t distinguish the difference between the two by looking at the Bite. A third nasty biter, a true bloodsucker, is the tick. You can distinguish the tick from the other...
