Bug Off! How to Choose an Effective Mosquito Repellent.
I just returned from a journey into Yosemite’s high country. Among the highlights of my trip were visits to alpine lakes. Some were dominated by rocky peaks with snowfields … Continue Reading →
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Skyline to the Sea: Backpacking in the Santa Cruz Mountains
I am most alive among the tall trees… This post contains affiliate links… The forests of the Santa Cruz call to me like no other place. The cool … Continue Reading →
Urban Creatures – Bald Eagles!
This article contains affiliate links… I was almost thirty when I saw my first bird of prey in the wild. It was a red-tailed hawk soaring majestically overhead. I followed … Continue Reading →
Bushcraft Tip – Don’t Roast Marshmallows over Erupting Volcano (Humor)
Some things shouldn’t need to be said. But twitter user Jay Furr asked the US Geological Service (USGS) a doozy of a question about Hawaii’s erupting Kilauea Volcano. It … Continue Reading →
Beware – Coyote Activity (Humor)
Coyote (Canis Latrans) is viewed as a trickster in the mythology of many Native American cultures. Animal trackers too, consider Coyote a bit of a rogue. Switching from a … Continue Reading →
Did Ancient Humans Hunt a Giant Sloth in the Southwest United States? Archeologists use Animal Tracking to Find Out.
If you enjoy nature, you should learn how to interpret animal tracks. Animal tracking reveals a hidden world! Tracking skills let you “read the newspaper” every time you walk … Continue Reading →
My Purple Ulu – And How You can Make an Ulu Too
Hearing voices is a sign of impending mental collapse… So I started to worry when I heard the first whispers. The voice said, “Learn to make a custom firesteel.” … Continue Reading →
Black Bears in Yosemite (Video)
Each year, Yosemite National Park hosts 5 Million visiting humans and hundreds of resident Black Bears. The relationship between the two has not always run smoothly. When the park … Continue Reading →
Earth Day – Be an Outdoor Hero!
I think that we all do heroic things, but hero is not a noun, it’s a verb. – Robert Downey, Jr. April 22 is Earth Day. In the … Continue Reading →
The 20 Highest Calorie Backpacking Snacks
An army travels on its stomach. – Anonymous I’m excited for the warmer weather to return. I can already see the signs that spring is on its way. … Continue Reading →