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 →
Category: Trips
Trips and expeditions
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 →
Denali – Kettle Ponds and Caribou
To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world. – John Muir The Dreary Morning Our bus rumbles down the gravel … Continue Reading →
Free Entrance Days in Our National Parks 2019
Our National Parks are “America’s best idea.” Well here’s an even better one: Free Admission! Free Admission Every year, the National Parks Service offers free admission to all … Continue Reading →
A Lesson at 2:30 AM!
I stir uneasily. It’s two-thirty in the morning. I’m not quite asleep, nor am I totally awake. Powerful moonlight illuminates the inside of my one-person ultralight tent. I listen intently. … Continue Reading →
What in the World is an Ensatina?
When people think herpetology, they immediately picture snakes. And in the past, I’ve written about my encounters with venomous rattlesnakes and the wildly colorful Coast Mountain Kingsnake. But there … Continue Reading →
Geminid Adventure
Bushcraft and astronomy go together. It makes perfect sense when you think about it. Botany, ecology, natural history, and zoology – all enrich our outdoor experience. It’s the same … Continue Reading →
Denali – Bush Flight
“They’re flying tonight.” I look up from my book. I know exactly who “they” are. I pause a moment to weigh the cost, the risk, and the reward. What … Continue Reading →
Denali – The Tale of Ten Bears
My joy is indescribable. After five days of rain, the weather has broken. But that’s not the only reason for my good humor. Today, I happen to be the … Continue Reading →
Denali – Tundra Hike
So, this is Alaska! I smile. As I stand outside in the early morning, Alaska looks a lot like the inside of a fog bank. Rain, just barely more … Continue Reading →