The Robin’s Nest – How to Identify Bird Nests: When we hike in nature, we only see the things we consider important. When I was studying to be a naturalist, each week’s guest lecturer would take us out … Continue Reading →
5 Tall Tree Tales and 10 Activities for Arbor Day
It’s not the holiday where the portly dude slides down chimneys. And you don’t hunt for colorful eggs hidden in the grass. There are no fireworks exploding overhead or marching … Continue Reading →
Two Terrific Earth Day Projects for Hikers and Backpackers
Earth Day is an Opportunity Millions of people across the world celebrate Earth Day, April 22. They gather to appreciate our wonderful planet. It’s an exciting day if you … 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 →