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 →
Free Entrance Days in Our National Parks
Who doesn’t like a bargain? And free is the best bargain of all! Free Admission April 16 – 24 National Parks Week is April 16 to 24. To celebrate, … Continue Reading →
Fire Roll – Fire by Friction Technique (Video)
People have used fire for a million years. Yet modern matches don’t appear until the mid-1800’s. Do the math! How did our ancient ancestors start fires? Fire Makes Us … Continue Reading →
Alpine Kangaroo Found in United States!
Important: This was a post for April Fools 2016 How little we understand our planet! If you haven’t heard the news, a previously unknown species of kangaroo was discovered … Continue Reading →
How do You Know it’s Spring?
Happy Equinox! March 20 was the Vernal Equinox. You may have missed it if you weren’t paying attention. After all, it’s not like we get off from work! The Vernal … Continue Reading →
Ray Mears on Bushcraft (Video)
Have you ever tried to explain buschraft to your friends? Your girlfriend or boyfriend? Your spouse or family? What do you say to them? Do you get the “furrowed … Continue Reading →
Hypothermia Claims another Hiker
I was saddened to read about 61-year-old hiker, Hua Davis. She was hiking around MacNaughton Mountain (3,983 feet) in Lake Placid, New York. New York State Forest Rangers and State … Continue Reading →
Oh My Goshawk! (Video)
In the United States we have the Northern Goshawk. It is a bigger, fiercer relative of the Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s Hawks. These accipiters prowl dense forests, chasing birds and … Continue Reading →
Adventure Monkey – Getting Young Children Outside!
I first met Adventure Monkey in August 2013. And I’ve been his biggest fan ever since. We hike and backpack together five or six times a year. He doesn’t carry … Continue Reading →
Ancient Knowledge is New Wisdom
Learning about computer technology is “easy.” There’s a wealth of published papers, textbooks, and college courses that happily teach you all about it. The information is edited, refereed, and fact … Continue Reading →
What’s Your Bushcraft Goal?
What are your bushcraft goals for the year? What, you don’t have any? Well maybe you should! It’s Fun, Not Work! Bushcraft is fun! It’s not work. So … Continue Reading →