Great Horned Owl Tracks – Don’t Believe Everything You Read!
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 →
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3 clever tricks to use the sun while hiking
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 →
Using Your Hands as Tools (Video)
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 →
Eclipse 2017 – Share Your Notes
I recently shared my experience observing a solar eclipse from a village in Zambia. Here’s a chance for you to share your observations from the 2017 Solar Eclipse in … Continue Reading →
My Bushcraft Eclipse
As I write this, America is preparing to witness its first total solar eclipse in almost 100 years. Monday, August 21, 2017, the Moon will pass between the Earth … Continue Reading →
10-Second Tracking
Each time you head out on the trail, you never know what awaits. Sometimes you see amazing wildlife. Another time you stumble onto a mountain lion cache. If you … Continue Reading →
Yosemite National Park – Maps and Books for Hiking
It’s funny how things happen. This week several NatureOutside readers Emailed me to ask for advice. They were planning their first trip to Yosemite and wanted tips and advice. … Continue Reading →
6 Tips to Make You Tough (in the outdoors)
If you spend time outdoors, then you realize that majestic views come with discomforts. Rain, cold, heat, sunburn, blisters, scratches, scrapes, bruises and bumps. They’re all part of the … Continue Reading →
Grandpa’s Tree Joke
WARNING: This joke contains adult themes that are not appropriate for young children. Storytelling as a Family Tradition My grandfather was a tough, no-nonsense guy. I imagine he … Continue Reading →
Nature Scavenger Hunts – Still as Good as they Used to Be! (Free Download)
I love guiding children on nature hikes! I absolutely love it! You may be surprised to learn that many volunteers who work at state and local parks aren’t overly … Continue Reading →