Denali – Train to the Wilderness
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, … Continue Reading →
Category: Trips
Trips and expeditions
Skyline to the Sea: Backpacking in the Santa Cruz Mountains
I am most alive among the tall trees… This post contains affiliate links… The forests of the Santa Cruz call to me like no other place. The cool … Continue Reading →
Hike to Skeleton Grove (Part 2)
Our intrepid group of animal trackers sets out for a Monterey cypress forest. The trees are on a cliff-top overlooking the northern California coast. In Part 1, we explore a … Continue Reading →
Hike to Skeleton Grove (Part 1)
Do you fear death? Many of us do. I recently led a hike for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. We explored a coastal marsh to see the amazing … Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays Hike – Tule Elk at Point Reyes
Reindeer don’t hang around Northern California. And we don’t get holiday snow either. Perhaps that’s why I’m drawn to Pt. Reyes this time of year. Point Reyes National Seashore … Continue Reading →
Bat Banding and Radio Tagging
If you never go out at night, you’re missing half the story. Many animals work the night shift. They’re crepuscular (active at dusk or dawn) or nocturnal (active at … Continue Reading →
Eclipse 2017 – Share Your Notes
I recently shared my experience observing a solar eclipse from a village in Zambia. Here’s a chance for you to share your observations from the 2017 Solar Eclipse in … Continue Reading →
My Bushcraft Eclipse
As I write this, America is preparing to witness its first total solar eclipse in almost 100 years. Monday, August 21, 2017, the Moon will pass between the Earth … Continue Reading →
Yosemite National Park – Maps and Books for Hiking
It’s funny how things happen. This week several NatureOutside readers Emailed me to ask for advice. They were planning their first trip to Yosemite and wanted tips and advice. … Continue Reading →
My Internet-Enabled Sit Pad for Hiking and Backpacking
My new sit pad for hiking is Internet-enabled! No, it doesn’t measure the temperature of each butt cheek and send it to The Cloud. Nor does it have WiFi, … Continue Reading →