SurvivalBlog’s News From The American Redoubt

This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies located in the American Redoubt region that are of interest to preppers and survivalists. Today, a look at ghost towns in the American Redoubt. Pictured above is Silver City, Idaho. Region-Wide 7 Ghost Towns on the Way to Yellowstone. o  o  o Video: Ghost Towns of Idaho and Montana #1. Idaho A Road Trip Through Idaho Ghost Towns. o  o  …



Preparedness Notes for Monday — November 18, 2024

On November 18, 1883, US and Canadian railroads set and synchronized four standard time zones – Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific, replacing more than 100 previous time zones. — On this day in 1978, Peoples Temple founder Jim Jones led hundreds of his followers in a mass murder-suicide at their agricultural commune in a remote part of the South American nation of Guyana. This incredibly tragic occurrence introduced the term “…drink the Kool-Aid” into our parlance, since poison-laced punch was the vehicle behind most of the deaths. — A new listing over at SurvivalRealty: Beautiful Underground Berm Home in the …


Recipe of the Week: Fried Tuna Burgers 

The following recipe for Fried Tuna Burgers is from SurvivalBlog reader E.J.. She says: “Do you have cases of tuna that are near their expiration date? These tuna burger patties are a quick and easy alternative to fish sticks. These can be served as patties, between hamburger buns, or between slices of toasted bread.” Ingredients 2 cans of light tuna, drained 1 cup crushed dried bread crumbs ¼ cup dehydrated onion flakes 3 eggs, or rehydrated equivalent of powdered eggs ½ tsp. lemon pepper (or less, to suit your taste) Flour (to coat patties) Your preferred frying oil — I …


SurvivalBlog Graphic of the Week

Today’s graphic is a clever cartoon panel created by award-winning cartoonist Dave Coverly of Speedbump.com.  It is reposted with Mr. Coverly’s permission. The thumbnail below is click-expandable.         — Please send your graphic ideas to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted.


The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

“If you thought Kamala Harris was a sure win in 2024, then you haven’t been paying attention to the epic shift in the cultural zeitgeist over the past few years. The thing that bothers me most about political and social analysis is dealing with people who foolishly assume nothing ever changes. Things change all the time. People can and do learn from the past. Nothing is hopeless, and nihilists are lazy and incompetent. For example, since 2020 within liberty movement circles there has been a contingent of naysayers claiming that red states were being subversively “turned blue” by leftists relocating …


Preparedness Notes for Sunday — November 17, 2024

On November 17, 1603, English explorer, writer, and courtier Walter Raleigh went on trial for treason. — November 17, 1855, David Livingstone became the first European to see Victoria Falls, at what is now the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. — Just one day left! We are running a Week-Long Veteran’s Day Sale at Elk Creek Company. The prices of all of our in-stock military-issue rifles (and sporters) as well as our military-issue revolvers have been deeply reduced. Be sure to place your order before midnight on Monday, November 18th. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for …


JWR’s Meme Of The Week:

The latest meme created by JWR: Meme Text: “Why, Why?” Because the Majority of American Voters Don’t Live in Your “Woke” Fantasy World Video Link: (Warning: Turn down your speaker or headphones volume before playing): TikTok Liberal Meltdowns. Notes From JWR: Do you have a meme idea? Just e-mail me the concept, and I’ll try to assemble it. And if it is posted then I’ll give you credit. Thanks! Permission to repost memes that I’ve created is granted, provided that credit to SurvivalBlog.com is included.


The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

“And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood …


Preparedness Notes for Saturday — November 16, 2024

November 16, 1632: Battle of Lützen. A significant battle of Thirty Years’ War – Swedish and Saxon forces defeated the Holy Roman Empire, with the cost of the death of Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus. — November 16, 1841: Life preservers made of cork were patented by Napoleon Guerin, of New York City. — We are running a Week-Long Veteran’s Day Sale at Elk Creek Company. The prices of all of our in-stock military-issue rifles (and sporters) as well as our military-issue revolvers have been deeply reduced. Place your order before Monday, November 18th. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present …


The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

“Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation not desired; Before the decree bring forth, before the day pass as the chaff, before the fierce anger of the Lord come upon you, before the day of the Lord‘s anger come upon you. Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the Lord‘s anger. For Gaza shall be forsaken, and Ashkelon a desolation: they shall drive out Ashdod at the noon day, and Ekron shall be rooted up. Woe …


Preparedness Notes for Friday — November 15, 2024

November 15, 1763: Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon begin surveying Mason–Dixon line between Pennsylvania and Maryland. — The Battle of Morgarten was fought on November 15, 1315. The pike-armed Swiss militia defeated the army of the duke Leopold I of Austria. — November 15th was the birthday of David Stirling. (15 November 1915 – 4 November 1990.) He was a Scottish officer in the British Army, mountaineer, and the founder of the Special Air Service (SAS). He saw active service during the Second World War. — On this day, Charles Dickens published the final installment of A Tale of Two …


Economics & Investing For Preppers

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. In this column, JWR also covers hedges, derivatives, and various obscura. This column emphasizes JWR’s “tangibles heavy” investing strategy and contrarian perspective. Today, we look at Bitcoin’s record high value in U.S. Doilar terms. (See the Forex & Cryptos: section.) Precious Metals: Spot silver dipped down to $30.49 on Thursday morning (November 14, 2024.)  I consider a price anywhere below $30.50 a reasonable “buy” price. Stack it while you can. o  o  o Always a bit late to …



Preparedness Notes for Thursday — November 14, 2024

On November 14th, 1882, “Buckskin” Frank Leslie (pictured) killed Billy “The Kid” Claiborne. — November 14th, 1985, the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano erupted in Colombia, killing over 20,000 as nearby towns were buried in mud, ice, and lava. Scientists studying the volcano believed an eruption was imminent and had recommended an evacuation of the area which was largely ignored, resulting in the high number of casualties. — And on November 14th, 1994, the first public trains ran through the Channel Tunnel (“Chunnel”) linking England and France under the English Channel. — An upcoming auction for a large wooded property in …