I Pet a Rattlesnake – And Question My Life Choices: Fizz was not happy to be out of her bucket. And she made her displeasure known. The high frequency buzz of an angry rattlesnake is unmistakable once you have … 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 →
Against Owl Odds – The Western Burrowing Owl
I didn’t expect it would be so cold. I yank my fleece over my head. My long sleeve polypro shirt isn’t enough to keep me warm in the chill … Continue Reading →
Review: Xero Shoes DayLite Hiker – Do you Need Minimalist Hiking Boots?
UPDATE: I no longer recommend these boots. Please read the update at the bottom of this review. There is no shortage of hiking boots on the market. And more … 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 →