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 →
The Case of the Mysteriously Appearing Dog
A strange thing happened to me the other day. I was hiking in an open space preserve where we hold the NatureOutside winery hikes. A winery sits at one … Continue Reading →
How to Make a Bark Sheath
When I was in the Sierras learning to forge my first knife, I encountered an unusual problem. I had finished forging the blade and had just mounted it in … Continue Reading →
My First Knife
This article contains an affiliate link. It’s my goal to be bad at many things. You won’t find this slogan on motivational posters. But I advise everyone to strive … Continue Reading →
Tom Brown, Jr. has Died
This article contains an affiliate link. Tom Brown Jr. is an interesting character who sometimes made claims that people suspect were exaggerated. But he was undoubtedly one of the … Continue Reading →
When Birds Warn You – Believe Them!
It’s an early June morning and I’m strolling down a forest path. The sweet fragrance of California Bay Laurel is already wafting through the trees. It promises to be … Continue Reading →
Holometabolism – Transforming from one animal to another! (Video)
Certain aspects of nature are miraculous. And more often than not, we are too preoccupied with our daily lives to notice. For example, there are some creatures who live … Continue Reading →
How to Use Bear Spray
Many of us carry bear spray while traveling in bear country. But do you know how to use it? I always make a point at the start of the … Continue Reading →
How to Wash Dishes While Camping
I want to share a video about how to wash dishes while camping. It’s from Amanda Outside on YouTube. I think it is a good starting point for beginners … Continue Reading →
Wandering Tarantula
English poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson, in his 1842 poem Locksly Hall, wrote: In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. – Alfred Lord … Continue Reading →
Autumn is Here!
I seek comfort in the woods after a long workweek. Strolling through the forest in the early morning light, just two hours after sunrise, I wonder at the temperate … Continue Reading →