I Gave a Coyote the Yips!: Being alert counts, whether crossing a four-lane avenue or hiking in wilderness. I didn’t set out to learn about coyotes on this dreary November afternoon. But by paying attention … Continue Reading →
Furloughed Bison Return to National Parks After Government Reopens!
Similar headlines are floating around the Internet and I couldn’t resist. 🙂 Related Articles on NatureOutside You Be You! (Humor) Are We There Yet? (Humor) Outhouse Cartoon (Humor) … Continue Reading →
It’s Enormous and it’s Coming Toward You! How to interpret Squirrel Alarm Calls (Audio)
Birds see everything. And they talk! In the past I’ve written about bird language, and how you can use it to learn what’s happening in the forest. Birds broadcast … 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 →
You Be You! (Humor)
This picture has been floating around the Internet lately. It seems even nature needs to rebel against authority once in a while… Related Articles on NatureOutside Outhouse … Continue Reading →
How to use a Come Along Tool (Video)
If you do any off-road driving, you may want to learn how to use the come along tool. This valuable device can pull your vehicle out of the mud. … Continue Reading →
I’m So Sofishticated! (Video)
We’ve come a long way from our hunter-gatherer days… Or have we? The skills we need to hunt and gather food from the land are fading into obscurity. Our … Continue Reading →
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
2019 begins with the promise of an empty page, ready for us to write our stories. And our stories start with a momentous gift – the tale of blustery … Continue Reading →
Bald Eagle Christmas
To my NatureOutside readers who celebrate Christmas, a belated “Merry Christmas!” I love the photo above, of the Bald Eagles in the spruce. It’s definitely Nature’s Christmas tree! One … 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 →
How to Make a Leather Slip Pouch for a Folding Knife (Video)
Not long ago, I wrote about my failed search for a gentleman’s folding knife. I ended up purchasing several less expensive knives to replace the expensive one I was … Continue Reading →