The Incredible Hiker Buddy App (Review)
Now that we’re all solo hiking and camping, how do we replace the outdoor advice we get from our drunk buddies? The incredible Hiker Buddy App is the answer! … Continue Reading →
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Sharing Music, Finding Connection – Free Flute Giveaway
We have all been touched by the crisis around us. We are plagued by an illness that brings fear and uncertainty to our very doorsteps. The capricious nature of … Continue Reading →
10 Funny Corona Virus Sayings for the Outdoors (Humor)
With the Corona virus dominating the news, I thought you might enjoy some funny sayings I’ve heard this past week. Some are outdoors-related and some are about being stuck … Continue Reading →
Stay Positive, But Don’t Test Positive!
The Canada Jay (aka “Whiskey Jack”) is fearless, and always open to adventure. They’re famous camp robbers who occasionally take food right from your hand. In the picture above, … Continue Reading →
DIY Sleeping Pad Inflator (Video)
I love inflatable sleeping pads! Now don’t get me wrong – sliced bread, electricity, and indoor plumbing are great too. But as a wilderness backpacker, inflatable sleeping pads are … Continue Reading →
Don’t Get Lost! (Humor)
Getting lost in the wilderness is serious business. It ranks just behind falls and hypothermia when you analyze the risks of wilderness travel. I’ve written about what you should … Continue Reading →
12 Bushcraft Knives You Should Own
What is Bushcraft? Bushcraft is the practical knowledge of our natural world. You can use bushcraft skills to provide shelter, water, fire, and food from materials found in your … Continue Reading →
Elephant Seal Parking (Humor)
I’m fortunate to live near an elephant seal colony. I’ve written before about how these behemoths of the ocean return to a nearby beach to mate and give birth. … Continue Reading →
How to Know when You’re Buying Too Much Stuff! (Humor)
The holidays bring family gatherings, good cheer, and holiday sales extravaganzas! As a public service, I offer the picture above that has been circulating on Facebook, source unknown. If … Continue Reading →
Housebound – 6 Things to do when you can’t get to the Woods
Housebound! So say the doctors. In the aftermath of my hiking accident, I sit in bed nursing a shattered foot. It’s a bitter dose of reality. And I feel … Continue Reading →