How to Use Bear Spray
Many of us carry bear spray while traveling in bear country. But do you know how to use it? I always make a point at the start of the … Continue Reading →
Learn Nature and Outdoor Skills
Many of us carry bear spray while traveling in bear country. But do you know how to use it? I always make a point at the start of the … Continue Reading →
I want to share a video about how to wash dishes while camping. It’s from Amanda Outside on YouTube. I think it is a good starting point for beginners … Continue Reading →
English poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson, in his 1842 poem Locksly Hall, wrote: In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. – Alfred Lord … Continue Reading →
I seek comfort in the woods after a long workweek. Strolling through the forest in the early morning light, just two hours after sunrise, I wonder at the temperate … Continue Reading →
I arise early this August morning to go looking for wildlife. There are several reasons for my early start. I want to do some animal tracking, which is best … Continue Reading →
It’s a great morning for a hike! As I strike out along the wide dirt trail, the May sun floods the hillside with the early morning light. I plan … Continue Reading →
If you invest enough time in nature, you see some miraculous things. You catch surprise glimpses into an extraordinary secret world. Whenever nature shows me something amazing, it’s because … Continue Reading →
I want to share a recent snake encounter. The Crown of the Santa Cruz Mountains My friends and I gaze outward from our lofty perch. We’re standing on … Continue Reading →
Mines, ghost towns, and furnaces: If that doesn’t make an exciting hike, I don’t know what does! Before the Santa Clara Valley became “Silicon Valley” it could have been … Continue Reading →
We can all use a good laugh. So I want to take a break from our “serious” articles on nature and bushcraft to highlight the winners of the Comedy … Continue Reading →