Tugboat bowlines, fisherman's knots, sheet bends. The best knots are named for their jobs on the ocean, but they have numerous, practical uses on land as well. Here's how to tie the versatile bowline ...

A knowledge and mastery of tying knots is essential for anyone who spends time in the outdoors. And, sure, when faced with certain tasks that require knot-tying, you might be able to get away with ...

Rope, knots, and fleece blankets were the focus of Boy Scout Day at Pegasus Landing of Chisholm Trail, when Eagle Scout Aidan Mortimer taught residents hands-on knot-tying skills. The two-part ...

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I wear a tie to work and typically use a Windsor knot. The tie very often slips a bit as the day ...

The square knot was historically known as the Hercules knot. While the name suggests strength, I think it’s fair to say associating it with Hercules is a bit misleading. The square knot is useful for ...

Knowing how to tie a variety of knots is helpful – and sometimes essential – for most outdoor activities. Knots allow you to secure a horse to a post, hang a lantern from a branch, tie up a bundle of ...

Middle of winter in the Colorado high country can be a daunting place. Lately, frigid cold has slid down the mountains and settled on the valley. River sections froze. Fly fishing seems like a distant ...

Like many scouts, 18-year-old Zander Arnold joined the Cubs Scouts in the second grade, hoping to someday reach Eagle Scout status. “I knew I wanted to be an Eagle Scout from the beginning,” Arnold ...