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 →
Are you easily “amoosed”? (Humor)
I write this during Memorial Day Weekend, 2019. I hope you are able to get outside and enjoy nature during the holiday. That’s what I’m doing! So while I’m … Continue Reading →
A Murder in the Grass!
I’m out with the Bay Area Tracking Club, taking adventure where it comes. This month, we are granted special permission to enter private land. It’s still chilly at 8:00 … Continue Reading →
Protecting Your Feet in the Elements
Many NatureOutside readers earn their living outdoors. They work as rangers, survival instructors, wilderness guides, and in a variety of other outdoor occupations. Guest author Mark Hedman writes about … Continue Reading →
Have a Bite while Camping! (Humor)
People aren’t the only ones who like camping…. Related Articles on NatureOutside Outhouse Cartoon (Humor) Are We There Yet? (Humor) Jogging from the Perspective of Animals (Comic) … Continue Reading →
Wilderness First Aid – Up Your Game!
When we roam in wilderness, we are often far from medical care. So if we, or a member of our party becomes sick or injured, we need to keep … Continue Reading →
Earth Day 2019 – Protect Our Species!
In nature, nothing exists alone. — Rachel Carson, 1962 I love traveling to different parts of the world to view wildlife. Our planet is far more interesting because … 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 →
Famous Knife Maker Caught Selling Aluminum Knives!
(AP) April 1 — Reprinted with permission A lawsuit filed in federal court today accuses famous knife maker, Growl Lake Knives, of secretly selling aluminum knives to consumers instead … 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 →
True Facts About Owls (Video-Humor)
To celebrate World Wildlife Day, I helped maintain habitat for local burrowing owls. Owls are underappreciated in modern society. Perhaps it’s because they work the night shift. Below is … Continue Reading →