Hypothermia Claims another Hiker
I was saddened to read about 61-year-old hiker, Hua Davis. She was hiking around MacNaughton Mountain (3,983 feet) in Lake Placid, New York. New York State Forest Rangers and State … Continue Reading →
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Oh My Goshawk! (Video)
In the United States we have the Northern Goshawk. It is a bigger, fiercer relative of the Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s Hawks. These accipiters prowl dense forests, chasing birds and … Continue Reading →
Adventure Monkey – Getting Young Children Outside!
I first met Adventure Monkey in August 2013. And I’ve been his biggest fan ever since. We hike and backpack together five or six times a year. He doesn’t carry … Continue Reading →
Ancient Knowledge is New Wisdom
Learning about computer technology is “easy.” There’s a wealth of published papers, textbooks, and college courses that happily teach you all about it. The information is edited, refereed, and fact … Continue Reading →
What’s Your Bushcraft Goal?
What are your bushcraft goals for the year? What, you don’t have any? Well maybe you should! It’s Fun, Not Work! Bushcraft is fun! It’s not work. So … Continue Reading →
Prescription Strength Nature – A Hilarious Commercial for the Outdoors (Video)
When I first saw this hilarious video on Facebook, I mistook it for a drug commercial. My initial confusion quickly gave way to laughter! This mock commercial won 6 … Continue Reading →
How to Carve Swedish Spoons (Video)
A goal for the upcoming year is to improve my spoon carving. Carving spoons from wood is an age-old tradition that provides endless entertainment. It also helps you sharpen your … Continue Reading →
How to Waste Money on Expensive Lightweight Gear
It’s OK to laugh. Go ahead and laugh at me. I don’t mind. In fact, I invite you to laugh at my foolishness! I still shake my head … Continue Reading →
Shocking Lightning Myths – Get the Current Information! (Video)
Lightning in the backcountry is a real threat to the hiker or backpacker. As of this writing there have been 26 lightning deaths in 2015 (in the United States). … Continue Reading →
Change Your Trail to Change Your Attitude
I’m not a psychologist. I don’t even play one on TV. But I know when I’ve fallen into a rut. I find myself in the same routine, doing the … Continue Reading →