Wandering Tarantula
English poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson, in his 1842 poem Locksly Hall, wrote: In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. – Alfred Lord … Continue Reading →
Learn Nature and Outdoor Skills
Plants, Animals, Geology, Natural History
English poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson, in his 1842 poem Locksly Hall, wrote: In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. – Alfred Lord … Continue Reading →
I seek comfort in the woods after a long workweek. Strolling through the forest in the early morning light, just two hours after sunrise, I wonder at the temperate … Continue Reading →
It’s a great morning for a hike! As I strike out along the wide dirt trail, the May sun floods the hillside with the early morning light. I plan … Continue Reading →
If you invest enough time in nature, you see some miraculous things. You catch surprise glimpses into an extraordinary secret world. Whenever nature shows me something amazing, it’s because … Continue Reading →
I want to share a recent snake encounter. The Crown of the Santa Cruz Mountains My friends and I gaze outward from our lofty perch. We’re standing on … Continue Reading →
We can all use a good laugh. So I want to take a break from our “serious” articles on nature and bushcraft to highlight the winners of the Comedy … Continue Reading →
At the start of the summer, I went for a hike in the Santa Cruz Mountains. These peaks form a ridge between the Pacific Ocean and California’s Silicon Valley. … Continue Reading →
It’s early morning and I’m at Rancho Canada del Oro, in the foothills of the southern Santa Cruz Mountains. The cloudless sky promises a hot June day. I gaze … 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 →