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Why We Prepare
The Wyoming winds are quiet this morning, and the first light spills across the plains—a reminder that peace and security are never...
Eric Paulson
Oct 52 min read


The 1979 Pathfinder Dam Failure Threat
I’ll never forget the night the sirens wailed through Casper. One moment, we were enjoying a quiet summer evening—the next, the radio...
Eric Paulson
Oct 52 min read


Snag the Ultimate Backpack Gun & Protect Our Kids!
Wyoming Heroes, This Thankful Sunday, our hearts are full from the incredible success of our Jokers Poker Shoot! Your passion and support...
Eric Paulson
Sep 212 min read


9/11 Remembrance: From Tragedy to Triumph – The Power of Preparedness and Community
The sky was clear that September morning in 2001, but in an instant, it shattered. Four planes hijacked, 2,977 lives lost, and a nation...
Eric Paulson
Sep 111 min read


Tips and Tricks Tuesday: Building a Family Preparedness Legacy
In a world where self-reliance often takes a backseat to convenience, today’s society rarely teaches the skills that kept our ancestors...
Eric Paulson
Sep 92 min read


Finding Your Survival Role
In the wild, where every challenge tests your grit, mastering survival skills can transform uncertainty into confidence—a value the...
Eric Paulson
Sep 22 min read


Mastering the Art of the Fire’s Foundation
In the heart of the wild, where the wind howls and the cold seeps into your bones, starting a fire becomes more than a necessity—it’s a...
Eric Paulson
Aug 272 min read


🌞 Sunday Gratitude with Wyoming Patriots 🌞
In the heart of Wyoming, we know the power of standing together. We’re built for connection—our communities thrive when we lift each...
Eric Paulson
Aug 241 min read


1849 California Gold Rush Stranding
The sun blazed mercilessly over the Sierra Nevada that fateful summer of 1849, where a tide of gold seekers veered off the beaten trail,...
Eric Paulson
Aug 212 min read


Compass and Courage Success
The Wyoming plains echoed with triumph this weekend as the Compass & Courage class, held August 16-17 at The Basement Shift and our field...
Eric Paulson
Aug 181 min read


Pace Counting: Your Key to Wyoming Navigation
I ventured into the heart of the Wind River Range, the early light casting long shadows as I counted each step, the soft thud of my boots...
Eric Paulson
Aug 121 min read


Adventures/Explorers Saturday Post: Chief Washakie’s Legacy
The dawn broke soft over the Wind River Range, where Chief Washakie led his Shoshone band through Wyoming’s rugged heart in 1868. Hooves...
Eric Paulson
Aug 91 min read


Join the family
Across Wyoming’s vast plains, the Wyoming Patriots are growing into a family like no other—a community of preparedness enthusiasts ready...
Eric Paulson
Aug 81 min read


Braving Wyoming’s Wilds with a Boonie Hat
I stepped into the early dawn near the Bighorn Mountains, the wind tugging at my sleeves as I settled my Columbia Bora Bora Booney II Hat...
Eric Paulson
Aug 72 min read


Historical Hump Day Post: The Galveston Gale
The wind howled like a banshee that September dawn. I gripped my Galveston porch as waves climbed fifteen feet, salt tearing at my face....
Eric Paulson
Aug 62 min read


Tips & Tricks Tuesday: Pack a Wyoming-Ready Go Bag for Survival
Wyoming’s vast distances and harsh conditions demand a go bag that’s light, tough, and ready for anything. Whether you’re trekking to...
Eric Paulson
Aug 52 min read
Board Meeting Annoucment
Hey Wyoming Patriots, This is Eric with Wyoming Patriots. I’m reaching out with a invitation: our next Board & Planning Meeting is just...
Eric Paulson
Aug 32 min read


🏞️ Historical Hump Day: Living Through the 1985 Cheyenne Flood!💧
I’m a Cheyenne resident on the night of August 1, 1985, when the sky unleashed a torrent that transformed my quiet street into a raging...
Eric Paulson
Jul 302 min read


🌬️ Tips & Tricks Tuesday: Master Wyoming’s Winds with Tarp Camping!🏕️
Wyoming’s gusty plains and forests, from the Wind River Range to Medicine Bow, can turn camping into a smoky, chilly ordeal if wind...
Eric Paulson
Jul 291 min read


Exploring Wyoming's Black Hills: A Journey Through Time
The Bold Trek of Jedediah Smith I’m trekking through Wyoming’s Black Hills in 1823 as Jedediah Smith, my rifle slung over my shoulder. I...
Eric Paulson
Jul 262 min read
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