Geminid Adventure
Bushcraft and astronomy go together. It makes perfect sense when you think about it. Botany, ecology, natural history, and zoology – all enrich our outdoor experience. It’s the same … Continue Reading →
Author: Steve
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How to Make a Leather Slip Pouch for a Folding Knife (Video)
Not long ago, I wrote about my failed search for a gentleman’s folding knife. I ended up purchasing several less expensive knives to replace the expensive one I was … Continue Reading →
10 Books for Bushcrafters, Nature Lovers, and People Who Love the Outdoors (2018)
It is time, once again, for my annual book recommendations. Below are 10 bushcraft books I think you’ll enjoy. They touch upon different areas of bushcraft: outdoor skills, wild … Continue Reading →
Bushcraft Fun Fact: Daylight Saving Time Ends (Humor)
Our National Parks Service has a great sense of humor. This fun fact about Daylight Saving Time comes from the Midwest National Parks Facebook Account. It just strikes me as … Continue Reading →
Fallkniven TK3 Knife Review – Disappointment
This story begins with my search to find a “Gentlemen’s Folder.” If you’ve never heard the term, a Gentlemen’s Folder is a slim, elegant folding knife that you carry … Continue Reading →
Nature Halloween Costumes (Humor)
Halloween is fast approaching and many of us struggle with the dilemma of choosing a costume. National Parks Service to the rescue! Our friends at the National Park Service … Continue Reading →
Denali – Bush Flight
“They’re flying tonight.” I look up from my book. I know exactly who “they” are. I pause a moment to weigh the cost, the risk, and the reward. What … Continue Reading →
5 Simple Tarp Setups (Video)
In the survival class I teach, we learn how to use a lightweight tarp to construct an emergency shelter. Below is a terrific video by another Steve that shows several … Continue Reading →
Are We There Yet? (Humor)
Keep an eye out for up-and-coming cartoonist Brendan Leonard. Brendan is a writer, speaker, and adventurer. His blog semi-rad is a wonderful mix of his cartoons, essays, and humor. … Continue Reading →
Denali – The Tale of Ten Bears
My joy is indescribable. After five days of rain, the weather has broken. But that’s not the only reason for my good humor. Today, I happen to be the … Continue Reading →