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 →
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
Rock and Awe I stand at the base of Berry Creek Falls and look up the 70-foot cliff. I’m mesmerized by the breathtaking plunge of water falling from great … Continue Reading →