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 →
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Ultraviolet Hike
You may think there’s nothing to do when the sun goes down except crawl into your sleeping bag and slumber ‘til morning. But you’re wrong! There’s a host of … Continue Reading →
10 Books for Bushcrafters, Nature Lovers, and People Who Love the Outdoors (2019)
It is time for my annual book recommendations. Below are 10 bushcraft books I think you’ll enjoy. They touch upon different areas of bushcraft: outdoor skills, outdoor crafts, and … Continue Reading →
My Solo Hiking Accident – Do you Hike Alone?
I lay on my back in agony. Just moments before, I was enjoying a routine afternoon hike. I had come to this remote forest to collect acorns. I planned … Continue Reading →
Happy Bushcraft Halloween – Skull Rock!
This photo appeared on the National Park Service Facebook page. It’s Skull Rock at Joshua Tree National Park during the golden hour. Great shot, Robb! Halloween is a terrific … Continue Reading →
Let’s Get Naked! (Humor)
In case you are not familiar with these trees, Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is an evergreen conifer in the pine family. I use its needles to make a delicious … Continue Reading →
Yosemite: Living the High Life at Sentinel Dome
Life is a high-wire act. We constantly shift left and right to maintain our balance and avoid a perilous fall. We need to get off the wire from time … Continue Reading →
The Closing Circle
Have you heard of a closing circle? If you teach wilderness skills, guide group hikes, or lead outdoor programs, then you probably have. You can use the closing circle … Continue Reading →
Advice from Ray Mears
Ray Mears is a foremost authority in the art of bushcraft. Through his numerous television programs Ray takes viewers on wonderful journeys while teaching usable bushcraft skills. Ray founded … Continue Reading →
Perhaps You Shouldn’t Pet the Bison…
Americans have become disconnected from nature. And ignorance comes with a very direct price. We saw another example when a bison tossed a 9-year-old girl into the air after … Continue Reading →