How Old Is That Tree? (It Won’t Tell You Itself)
When I hike through a forest, I often wonder about the age of the trees. Trees are so long-lived compared to us humans! Some of the hikes that I … Continue Reading →
Category: Skills
Primitive skills, modern skills
Let This Happen to You!
The picture is real. But the wound is not. It is moulage (stage makeup). As part of my Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training, we did a nighttime scenario. Wilderness … Continue Reading →
Walking the Trail with Words: A Conversation with a Nature Interpreter
If you enjoy communicating your love of nature to others, then you should consider becoming a nature interpreter. Nature interpreters are educators who communicate the meanings and significance of … Continue Reading →
The Robin’s Nest – How to Identify Bird Nests
When we hike in nature, we only see the things we consider important. When I was studying to be a naturalist, each week’s guest lecturer would take us out … Continue Reading →
How to Make a Bark Sheath
When I was in the Sierras learning to forge my first knife, I encountered an unusual problem. I had finished forging the blade and had just mounted it in … Continue Reading →
My First Knife
This article contains an affiliate link. It’s my goal to be bad at many things. You won’t find this slogan on motivational posters. But I advise everyone to strive … Continue Reading →
How to Use Bear Spray
Many of us carry bear spray while traveling in bear country. But do you know how to use it? I always make a point at the start of the … Continue Reading →
How to Wash Dishes While Camping
I want to share a video about how to wash dishes while camping. It’s from Amanda Outside on YouTube. I think it is a good starting point for beginners … Continue Reading →
Mountains Make Their Own Weather
This article contains affiliate links. In the school of the woods there is no graduation day. – Horace Kephart I had been rereading Kephart’s classic, Camping and … Continue Reading →
A Simple Way to Kill Mosquitos (Humor)
I’ve written before about the most effective mosquito repellents. And I’ve made jokes about how mosquitos relish the chance to dine on unwary campers. Today, I want to share … Continue Reading →