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 →
Denali – Train to the Wilderness
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, … Continue Reading →
There is No Poop Fairy! (Humor)
I saw this funny trail sign at Calero County Park in San Jose, California. I’ve mentioned this park before because it is home to the famous Bat Hotel. Calero … Continue Reading →
How to Use the Mirror on Your Compass (Video)
Have you ever noticed that many high-end compasses have a mirror built into them? Have you wondered what the mirror was for? Maybe it’s to signal for help in … Continue Reading →
Outhouse Cartoon (Humor)
Next month’s Bushcraft Newsletter focuses on getting children outdoors. A single father shares how he connects with his young children when they go outside. There are also articles on … Continue Reading →
Getting Into Nature: How I Help My Kids Love the Outdoors
Daniel, a single father, writes about the challenges and rewards of introducing young children to nature. Learn more about our guest author by reading his profile below… In … Continue Reading →
Bug Off! How to Choose an Effective Mosquito Repellent.
I just returned from a journey into Yosemite’s high country. Among the highlights of my trip were visits to alpine lakes. Some were dominated by rocky peaks with snowfields … Continue Reading →
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 →
Urban Creatures – Bald Eagles!
This article contains affiliate links… I was almost thirty when I saw my first bird of prey in the wild. It was a red-tailed hawk soaring majestically overhead. I followed … Continue Reading →
Bushcraft Tip – Don’t Roast Marshmallows over Erupting Volcano (Humor)
Some things shouldn’t need to be said. But twitter user Jay Furr asked the US Geological Service (USGS) a doozy of a question about Hawaii’s erupting Kilauea Volcano. It … Continue Reading →
Beware – Coyote Activity (Humor)
Coyote (Canis Latrans) is viewed as a trickster in the mythology of many Native American cultures. Animal trackers too, consider Coyote a bit of a rogue. Switching from a … Continue Reading →