CAMP CREEK, WV (WVNS) -- The wilds of West Virginia are a beautiful and sometimes untamed place to recreate.
This can especially be true in the summer months.
Campers, hikers, and mountain bikers are eager for the chance to explore, but most never consider the chance of getting lost.
Did you know that the West Virginia Division of Forestry says that 78% of our state is covered in forests?
That is about 12 million acres of woodland that you could potentially get lost in.
If you find yourself in that situation, you are going to ask, "What do I do?"
Isaiah Tuck, a survivalist consultant, said you need to ask that question before you even leave the house.
"The best tip that I can give someone is a quote that most people are already familiar with, and that is… "If you fail to plan, then