7 Funny Bushcraft Jokes and Stories
Nature has a sense of humor – So should we! Nature has a sense of humor. Just look at the platypus – a head-on collision between a duck … Continue Reading →
Category: Parent’s Corner
Sharing nature with children
My Survival Class Gets Press Coverage
There has been an uptick in media coverage of wilderness survival this summer. It may be due to seasonal interest. After all, summer is when most people venture into the … Continue Reading →
5 Reasons Why You Should Keep a Journal (and my secret for how to do it!)
Journaling is like eating broccoli. You know it’s good for you but you just don’t want to do it. I know because I feel the same way. Imagine how … Continue Reading →
If you Meet a Mountain Lion – Safety Tips for Hikers
I don’t want to give a lion tooth decay. You see, I’m mostly chocolate and baked goods. I consume sugary sweets and don’t eat enough vegetables. I skip meals … Continue Reading →
Seagull Tikka Masala (Humor/Video)
Sometimes animals do strange things. According to this article from NPR, an enterprising seagull got more than he bargained for… A wildlife hospital in Britain had no trouble spotting … Continue Reading →
Urban Bushcraft and the Capacity to Wonder
Your bushcraft skills travel wherever you go. They don’t remain in the woods when you leave. But few of us make use of our skills when we are in … Continue Reading →
5 Tall Tree Tales and 10 Activities for Arbor Day
It’s not the holiday where the portly dude slides down chimneys. And you don’t hunt for colorful eggs hidden in the grass. There are no fireworks exploding overhead or marching … Continue Reading →
Two Terrific Earth Day Projects for Hikers and Backpackers
Earth Day is an Opportunity Millions of people across the world celebrate Earth Day, April 22. They gather to appreciate our wonderful planet. It’s an exciting day if you … Continue Reading →
Free Entrance Days in Our National Parks
Who doesn’t like a bargain? And free is the best bargain of all! Free Admission April 16 – 24 National Parks Week is April 16 to 24. To celebrate, … Continue Reading →
Ray Mears on Bushcraft (Video)
Have you ever tried to explain buschraft to your friends? Your girlfriend or boyfriend? Your spouse or family? What do you say to them? Do you get the “furrowed … Continue Reading →