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 →
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 →
Did Ancient Humans Hunt a Giant Sloth in the Southwest United States? Archeologists use Animal Tracking to Find Out.
If you enjoy nature, you should learn how to interpret animal tracks. Animal tracking reveals a hidden world! Tracking skills let you “read the newspaper” every time you walk … Continue Reading →
My Purple Ulu – And How You can Make an Ulu Too
Hearing voices is a sign of impending mental collapse… So I started to worry when I heard the first whispers. The voice said, “Learn to make a custom firesteel.” … Continue Reading →
Black Bears in Yosemite (Video)
Each year, Yosemite National Park hosts 5 Million visiting humans and hundreds of resident Black Bears. The relationship between the two has not always run smoothly. When the park … Continue Reading →
Earth Day – Be an Outdoor Hero!
I think that we all do heroic things, but hero is not a noun, it’s a verb. – Robert Downey, Jr. April 22 is Earth Day. In the … Continue Reading →
The 20 Highest Calorie Backpacking Snacks
An army travels on its stomach. – Anonymous I’m excited for the warmer weather to return. I can already see the signs that spring is on its way. … Continue Reading →
Missing Hiker Found at Home Depot
Missing hiker John Addle has been found alive in Home Depot after five days of searching. The solo hiker was reported missing by his wife March 26, when she … Continue Reading →
Lost While Hiking – What to do if you become lost in the wilderness
Several NatureOutside readers contacted me this month, asking about what to do if they get lost while hiking. It’s not a quick answer. And I want to give good … Continue Reading →
Bushcraft Time Change (Humor)
Daylight saving time has begun in California, and we’ve set our clocks ahead one hour. I can tell by the way my coworkers stumble around the office. There are … Continue Reading →