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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →