We're giving away 4 author-signed copies of Jonathan Rawles and James Wesley, Rawles' new release Survival Retreats & Relocation on November 29th. Survival Retreats & Relocation Guidebook {4 winners - author signed copies} Visit our giveaway page for full details, or learn more about the book...

Families and individuals across the country are seeking refuge from the Covid panic and social disintegration. The work from home revolution and massive economic changes are motivating thousands to search for a more secure and sustainable location. In these challenging times it is imperative to select an area that will provide liberty, security, natural resources, favorable climate, food production,...

Looking for that ideal off-grid home? There are a number of ways to find an off-grid property for sale. These homes are not your typical cookie-cutter tract homes, so you will have to be a little more creative! Here are some great options for your search: Survival Realty SurvivalRealty.com is an online marketplace exclusively featuring rural, off-grid and self-sufficient properties. These listings...

One classic measure for choosing a relocation locale is population density. Areas of high population density, such as major metropolitan areas, have a number of risk factors for long term survival and sustainability: High reliance on centralized power, water, sanitation, and communication systems. Dependence on long supply lines to keep shelves stocked Crowding and traffic (especially in a...

Salmon River Idaho Properties The area is notable for its large wilderness areas and very low population density. Salmon Idaho is the county seat of Lemhi County Idaho, which sits between the Salmon-Challis National Forest and the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National forest, in east central Idaho. Access is primarily through Idaho highways 93 and 28, but the entire county lies away from the interstate. The...

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Getting away from it all! The coronavirus pandemic has generated a surge of interest in rural living and particularly in “survival retreat” properties. Many individuals are considering relocation for their families' health and safety. The widespread experiences of bare grocery store shelves and statewide shut-downs have caused many people to reconsider their way of life. While daydreams of escaping...

We interview James Wesley, Rawles, author of How To Survive the End of the World as We Know It, and expert on survival topics on the details of choosing a survival or homestead property in Oregon. Oregon has a legacy dating back to pioneer days, with the Oregon Trail, and a long history of ranching, farming, and homesteading. This made it a destination for people moving west in the 1800s. How does it...

""Welcome to Montana, now go away!" is a popular bumper sticker. The Redoubt states have a conflicted attitude towards immigration from Californians, Washingtonians, Nevadans, and others. The increased economic activity is a boon, but there's accompanying increase in congestion, property values, and the specter of California style politics and culture being imported into the area. Some research shows that...

Considering life on the grid, off the grid, or somewhere in between? We address some basic concepts for off-grid living. On-Grid or Off-Grid... What's the Difference? There are several flavors of "off-grid" power options. The default for most Americans is an on-grid system, which is dependent on electricity supplied by the utility company. A less common backup, familiar to those in rural (and especially...