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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 →
If you spend time outdoors, you come to appreciate the value of a good cutting tool. I’ve written in the past about the importance of keeping your knife sharp. … Continue Reading →
If you never go out at night, you’re missing half the story. Many animals work the night shift. They’re crepuscular (active at dusk or dawn) or nocturnal (active at … Continue Reading →
Jake is author of the bi-weekly comic, Jake Likes Onions. His latest strip examines our weird human behavior and how we’ve departed from nature. Thank you, Jake, for allowing me … Continue Reading →
I feel a Hemingway quote coming on. Outside of insects and bum sleeping the rock that wrecks most camping trips is cooking. – Earnest Hemingway Papa Hemingway … Continue Reading →
Next month on NatureOutside we look at putting together a spice kit. It’s a small collection of spices to add flavor to your outdoor cooking. Here’s a chance to … Continue Reading →
At the start of my professional career, my job was to explore the planet Mars. I was so happy! Mars is cool! It’s the frontier of human knowledge. Earth … Continue Reading →
Safe Arrival I drift through the forest in the fading light. Trees sway with the day’s last breath. As evening falls, their shadows dance like ghosts across the trail. … Continue Reading →
Keep your most valuable tools attached to your body. That’s what wilderness survival instructors advise us. This way, we always have them when we need – Even if … Continue Reading →