Learn Scott’s Locked Bowline, a secure bowline loop knot variant that adds extra safety while keeping the classic bowline’s ...

Learn how to tie the Bowline knot step by step and understand when and where to use it. Known as one of the most reliable knots, the Bowline creates a secure fixed loop that won’t slip or jam under ...

Knot tying is an essential skill for various activities, from camping and fishing to sailing and rock climbing. Knowing how to tie strong knots can be a lifesaver in certain situations. In this ...

A knot in your ratchet straps or rope can be an incredibly frustrating turn of events, but a hack making the rounds on TikTok can show you how to easily fix this problem. If you've ever had to haul ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In 1876, Peter Guthrie Tait set out to measure what he called the “beknottedness” of knots. The Scottish mathematician, whose research ...

Arborists depend on several knots for safe climbing and rigging. The most widely used arborist knots include bowline knots, figure eight knots, distel knots, and Prusik knots. Per the National ...

When I lived in Boston, there was one memorable 5K where I remember needing to stop because my shoe became untied. Worse—the temperature was below freezing and my ungloved fingers were uncooperative ...

In 1876, Peter Guthrie Tait set out to measure what he called the “beknottedness” of knots. The Scottish mathematician, whose research laid the foundation for modern knot theory, was trying to find a ...

Birds or bugs, reptiles or native plants, hikes or stargazing — Pelican Park’s new Naturalist and Environmental Education Programs coordinator wants to bring all the wonders of the natural world to St ...

Legend holds that the Gordian Knot was so intricately woven that for centuries no one could untie it. Tired of trying, Alexander the Great drew his sword and cut it. His reward was eternal glory.