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 →
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 →
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 →