How to Make a Traditional Fish Hook (Video)
Cultures of the Northwest Coast fascinate me. I first became interested nearly 20 years ago during a sea kayak trip to observe Orca. I paddled the Johnstone Strait, along … Continue Reading →
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How to Pack a Backpack (Video)
Are you thinking about backpacking this summer? It’s easier than you think. Often just a two-mile stroll will take you to a secluded campsite, beside a glassy lake. You don’t … Continue Reading →
My Ceremonial Canoe Paddle
Life is about new experiences. That’s why I was eager to participate in a Native American cultural weekend put on by my friend Jim Lowery at Earthskills. Jim has … Continue Reading →
The Mountain Lion Cache
A Change of Plans The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men / Gang aft a-gley. – “To a Mouse,” by Robert Burns (1785) We scan the high … Continue Reading →
How to Make Branch Crayons
I lead nature hikes for several organizations including California State Parks and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. And if you’ve hiked with me before, your first moments include … Continue Reading →
Frustrated Fox Squirrels Teach Us About Ourselves (Video)
Do you get frustrated from time to time? I certainly do! There’s a link between frustration and bushcraft you might not think about. When you learn a new bushcraft … Continue Reading →
Build Your Tracker’s Pack
This post contains affiliate links. Is your idea of a romantic date crawling through tall grass along animal runs? Or perhaps you don’t know the difference between Chardonnay and … Continue Reading →
Enter for a Chance to Win a Maxpedition E.D.C. Pocket Organizer Pouch
This month on NatureOutside we look at the “Tracker’s Pack.” It’s a small kit you carry to help learn to track animals. Here’s a chance to win a pouch … Continue Reading →
Free Entrance Days in Our National Parks 2017
Our National Parks are “America’s best idea.” Well here’s an even better one: Free Admission! Free Admission Every year the National Parks Service offers free admission to all … Continue Reading →
Peeking at Wood Ducks like James Pond
Wood Ducks are stunning. They’re the best dressed waterfowl in the United States. Donna Karan, Pierre Cardin, and Versace can’t begin to compete with this bird. And while the … Continue Reading →