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 →
California State Parks License Plate Now Available
There’s a fun new way to support your favorite state park. California just announced the new California State Parks license plate. Fees from sales of the plate go to … Continue Reading →
The Most Urban Mountain Lion
The Los Angeles Times just ran a fascinating story about P-22. Mountain Lion P-22 makes his home in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. More than 4 million people live in … Continue Reading →
My Internet-Enabled Sit Pad for Hiking and Backpacking
My new sit pad for hiking is Internet-enabled! No, it doesn’t measure the temperature of each butt cheek and send it to The Cloud. Nor does it have WiFi, … Continue Reading →
Conquering My Fear at Berry Creek Falls
Rock and Awe I stand at the base of Berry Creek Falls and look up the 70-foot cliff. I’m mesmerized by the breathtaking plunge of water falling from great … Continue Reading →
My Most Popular First Aid Supply of the Year – 2016
It’s the end of the American football season. And all the talk is about “Who is the most valuable player (MVP)?” I don’t play football. I do bushcraft. And quite … Continue Reading →
Good Axe Technique is no Axe-ident! (Download)
My Lack of Axe-perience In 1973 the OPEC oil embargo caused fuel shortages and sky-high prices throughout the United States. Like many families, my parents supplemented our heating oil … Continue Reading →
Sh*t Birders Say (Video-Humor)
There are as many things to do in the woods as there are ways to laugh at yourself. There are birders, botanists, and mycologists. Carvers, trackers, and herbalists. Fishermen … Continue Reading →
Happy Bushcraft Holidays (Video)
We’re here again – the start of a new trip around the sun! Reflecting and Looking Ahead As the end of year approaches, it’s a good time to … Continue Reading →
New York Times Recommends “Primitive Technology” (Video)
Against my will, I was bewitched. Like 20 million others, I casually tuned in to watch the “Primitive Technology” videos on YouTube. I admit it, I was cynical. I … Continue Reading →
Remembering Scott Peden
Word reached me this week that Scott Peden passed away. Scott has been leading nature walks through Big Basin Redwoods State Park for the last 20 years. Scott’s knowledge … Continue Reading →