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Have you seen those slick custom-handled firesteels? The ones made from beautiful burl woods with exotic grains? Perhaps you want one to match the handle of your bushcraft knife? … Continue Reading →
Our intrepid group of animal trackers sets out for a Monterey cypress forest. The trees are on a cliff-top overlooking the northern California coast. In Part 1, we explore a … Continue Reading →
This meme appeared in many forms across the Internet and on Facebook. So I don’t know where it originated. But it’s a great reminder of an important message. Research … Continue Reading →
Do you fear death? Many of us do. I recently led a hike for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. We explored a coastal marsh to see the amazing … Continue Reading →
Can you hike on the bottom of the ocean? In California, you can. Along the Pacific Ocean, you can hike the intertidal zone. The intertidal zone is the area … Continue Reading →
Reindeer don’t hang around Northern California. And we don’t get holiday snow either. Perhaps that’s why I’m drawn to Pt. Reyes this time of year. Point Reyes National Seashore … Continue Reading →
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If you spend time in nature, she rewards you with magical experiences. But sometimes, the experiences are just plain weird! WARNING: This article contains a picture of a … Continue Reading →
Throughout history elders have passed knowledge to the younger generation. First by demonstration, then orally, and finally through the written word. It is time, once again, for my annual … Continue Reading →
Clap! Clap! Clap! The dancers’ bodies sway to the rhythm as an elder begins to chant. Clap! Clap! Clap! The dancers are all ages. Men, women, teenagers, and elders. … Continue Reading →