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 →
Nature Scavenger Hunts – Still as Good as they Used to Be! (Free Download)
I love guiding children on nature hikes! I absolutely love it! You may be surprised to learn that many volunteers who work at state and local parks aren’t overly … Continue Reading →
How to Make a Traditional Fish Hook (Video)
Cultures of the Northwest Coast fascinate me. I first became interested nearly 20 years ago during a sea kayak trip to observe Orca. I paddled the Johnstone Strait, along … Continue Reading →
How to Pack a Backpack (Video)
Are you thinking about backpacking this summer? It’s easier than you think. Often just a two-mile stroll will take you to a secluded campsite, beside a glassy lake. You don’t … Continue Reading →
My Ceremonial Canoe Paddle
Life is about new experiences. That’s why I was eager to participate in a Native American cultural weekend put on by my friend Jim Lowery at Earthskills. Jim has … Continue Reading →
The Mountain Lion Cache
A Change of Plans The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men / Gang aft a-gley. – “To a Mouse,” by Robert Burns (1785) We scan the high … Continue Reading →
How to Make Branch Crayons
I lead nature hikes for several organizations including California State Parks and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. And if you’ve hiked with me before, your first moments include … Continue Reading →
Frustrated Fox Squirrels Teach Us About Ourselves (Video)
Do you get frustrated from time to time? I certainly do! There’s a link between frustration and bushcraft you might not think about. When you learn a new bushcraft … Continue Reading →
Build Your Tracker’s Pack
This post contains affiliate links. Is your idea of a romantic date crawling through tall grass along animal runs? Or perhaps you don’t know the difference between Chardonnay and … Continue Reading →
Enter for a Chance to Win a Maxpedition E.D.C. Pocket Organizer Pouch
This month on NatureOutside we look at the “Tracker’s Pack.” It’s a small kit you carry to help learn to track animals. Here’s a chance to win a pouch … Continue Reading →
Free Entrance Days in Our National Parks 2017
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 →