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 →
Urban Bushcraft and the Capacity to Wonder
Your bushcraft skills travel wherever you go. They don’t remain in the woods when you leave. But few of us make use of our skills when we are in … Continue Reading →
Fox Tracks in a Salt Marsh – Making Plaster Casts
I scan the marshland as the early morning breeze sways what remains of my hairline. From my position I can see Great Egrets (Ardea alba) and Black-necked Stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) … Continue Reading →
Acorn Woodpecker – This Bird is Nuts! (Video)
I’m hiking through a peaceful oak forest, enjoying the cool shade. The cloudless blue sky peeks through the dense canopy overhead. My boots make soft swishing sounds as they … Continue Reading →
The Secret to Make Piping Hot Doughnuts while Camping
Awake at Dawn My eyes pop open and I’m momentarily disoriented. I’m lying on my back, ensconced in the warm cocoon of my sleeping bag. My eyes wander along … 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 →