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 →
Rattlesnake Dance!
HOLY @$%*&! I freeze like a marble statue. Are my eyes deceiving me? Less than 20 feet to my front are the largest rattlesnakes I’ve ever seen. Two of … Continue Reading →
Rattlesnake Safety for Hikers
I won’t lie, I feel lucky to be typing this. I nearly stepped between two enormous, hormone-crazed, Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes. The male snakes were engaged in a combat dance. … Continue Reading →
Bushcraft Knife Safety – 9 Tips to Avoid Accidents
It’s so shiny! The smooth grip feels like it was made for your hand. The lustrous blade playfully reflects trees and sky. You heft it gently, gauging its weight … Continue Reading →
16 Tips to Stay Cool on the Trail
Most of the United States is in the midst of a summer heat wave. These broiling temperatures are no joke! When you’re out on the trail, it’s very important … Continue Reading →
The Winner of the Leather Nature Journal is…
Jana won the Nature Journal Giveaway. I hope you get many years of enjoyment from it, Jana. But wait, there’s more… If you did not win the leather … Continue Reading →
7 Funny Bushcraft Jokes and Stories
Nature has a sense of humor – So should we! Nature has a sense of humor. Just look at the platypus – a head-on collision between a duck … Continue Reading →
My Survival Class Gets Press Coverage
There has been an uptick in media coverage of wilderness survival this summer. It may be due to seasonal interest. After all, summer is when most people venture into the … Continue Reading →
5 Reasons Why You Should Keep a Journal (and my secret for how to do it!)
Journaling is like eating broccoli. You know it’s good for you but you just don’t want to do it. I know because I feel the same way. Imagine how … Continue Reading →
If you Meet a Mountain Lion – Safety Tips for Hikers
I don’t want to give a lion tooth decay. You see, I’m mostly chocolate and baked goods. I consume sugary sweets and don’t eat enough vegetables. I skip meals … Continue Reading →
Seagull Tikka Masala (Humor/Video)
Sometimes animals do strange things. According to this article from NPR, an enterprising seagull got more than he bargained for… A wildlife hospital in Britain had no trouble spotting … Continue Reading →