It’s The Little Things
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 →
Category: Nature
Plants, Animals, Geology, Natural History
Deer Are So Much Fawn!
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 Bushcraft Valentine!
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 →
Breakfast with an Eagle (Video)
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 →
Bobcat Hunts Rattlesnake (Video)
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 →
Listen to the 5 Voices of Birds (Video)
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 →
Back Scratch Fever (Video)
This week on NatureOutside’s Facebook page we are reviewing a series of articles I wrote about trailing the American Black Bear. One of the easiest bear signs to detect is … Continue Reading →
You’ve Got Gall!
We all need shelter. Whether it’s a shack in the woods or a condo in Miami Beach, we need protection from the elements to grow and thrive. Some insects … Continue Reading →
Urban Creatures –Turkey Vulture
Awake before dawn, I’m on the trail at first light. Mountain lion, coyote, and skunk have given way to the day shift. I follow a winding dirt path as … Continue Reading →
Hidden Houses – Do You Know What These Are?
It’s funny how many hikers stroll through nature without any understanding of it. They get exercise, but miss the essence of the forest. Many times I’ve seen a once-in-a-lifetime … Continue Reading →