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 →
Prescription Strength Nature – A Hilarious Commercial for the Outdoors (Video)
When I first saw this hilarious video on Facebook, I mistook it for a drug commercial. My initial confusion quickly gave way to laughter! This mock commercial won 6 … Continue Reading →
How to Carve Swedish Spoons (Video)
A goal for the upcoming year is to improve my spoon carving. Carving spoons from wood is an age-old tradition that provides endless entertainment. It also helps you sharpen your … Continue Reading →
How to Waste Money on Expensive Lightweight Gear
It’s OK to laugh. Go ahead and laugh at me. I don’t mind. In fact, I invite you to laugh at my foolishness! I still shake my head … Continue Reading →
Shocking Lightning Myths – Get the Current Information! (Video)
Lightning in the backcountry is a real threat to the hiker or backpacker. As of this writing there have been 26 lightning deaths in 2015 (in the United States). … Continue Reading →
Change Your Trail to Change Your Attitude
I’m not a psychologist. I don’t even play one on TV. But I know when I’ve fallen into a rut. I find myself in the same routine, doing the … Continue Reading →
Make Your Own Field Strop (Video)
There’s nothing like handmade gear in the wilderness. Imagine being on the trail and reaching for a piece of equipment you yourself have crafted. The texture, the smell, … Continue Reading →
Building a Tule Boat (Part 2 – The California Boat)
DREAM SMALL! That’s advice you don’t hear too often. But when you stop and think, it makes a lot of sense. In our daily lives, fulfilling our small dreams and desires … Continue Reading →
10 Books for People Who Love the Outdoors (2015)
Sometimes winter weather sucks. High winds, torrential downpours, freezing rain – that’s when I settle into a comfortable chair with a cup of hot chocolate and a favorite book. … Continue Reading →
10 Equipment Gifts for People Who Love the Outdoors (2015)
It can be hard to shop for someone who likes the outdoors. You want to get them something they will use and enjoy. A gift that matches their interests and … Continue Reading →
Building a Tule Boat! (Part 1 – The California Boat)
QUAIL!!! I stomped the brake pedal as quail streamed across the road. My sedan lurched and checked its steep descent down the coastal mountain. The car idled, motionless, … Continue Reading →