The Summit is Closed – Hiking with Cattle!
Conservation grazing is a grassland management tool that presents special challenges for hikers. Let’s talk about hiking with cows! Early Morning Hike I’m out for an early … Continue Reading →
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Conservation grazing is a grassland management tool that presents special challenges for hikers. Let’s talk about hiking with cows! Early Morning Hike I’m out for an early … Continue Reading →
Happy Valentine’s Day! I saw this floating around the Internet and I thought the ladies out there might find this funny. If you love native plants and are looking … Continue Reading →
I’ve been taking short walks lately instead of my usual long hikes. I’m still recovering from my hiking injury and suffered a setback. So I’ve “grounded” myself – no … Continue Reading →
I don’t write about outdoor gear very much on NatureOutside. There are already plenty of people on the Internet happy to opine on the latest shiny gizmos. So NatureOutside focuses … Continue Reading →
WARNING: This video shows a prey animal being caught and killed Bobcats are amazing creatures! I see their tracks and scat often when I’m hiking. But it’s a rare … Continue Reading →
The fire plough is a fire-by-friction method used in Polynesia. It’s one of the few friction methods I’ve never tried. I’ve seen demonstrations of the technique. But I’ve never witnessed … Continue Reading →
In the past I’ve written about the 12 woodlores. These are guiding principles from famous Bushcraft Instructor Ray Mears. Ray sets out to provide a framework to keep us safe … Continue Reading →
I spotted this Halloween decoration on my way back from an outdoor adventure. It looks so much better in person than my picture. I marvel at the creativity and fun … Continue Reading →
This post contains affiliate links. I’ve written before about bird language and how you can use it to learn about your surroundings. I’ve explained how birds see everything that … Continue Reading →
I didn’t set out to find the caves. I was searching for solitude. Like my neighbors, I was staying-at-home as COVID infections peaked. And the time indoors had been wearing … Continue Reading →