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 →
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 →
10 Books for Bushcrafters, Nature Lovers, and People Who Love the Outdoors (2018)
It is time, once again, for my annual book recommendations. Below are 10 bushcraft books I think you’ll enjoy. They touch upon different areas of bushcraft: outdoor skills, wild … Continue Reading →
Bushcraft Fun Fact: Daylight Saving Time Ends (Humor)
Our National Parks Service has a great sense of humor. This fun fact about Daylight Saving Time comes from the Midwest National Parks Facebook Account. It just strikes me as … Continue Reading →
Fallkniven TK3 Knife Review – Disappointment
This story begins with my search to find a “Gentlemen’s Folder.” If you’ve never heard the term, a Gentlemen’s Folder is a slim, elegant folding knife that you carry … Continue Reading →
Nature Halloween Costumes (Humor)
Halloween is fast approaching and many of us struggle with the dilemma of choosing a costume. National Parks Service to the rescue! Our friends at the National Park Service … Continue Reading →