Learn Nature and Outdoor Skills
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
It’s fun to practice your skills by making a simple project. The Whimmy Diddle is a folk toy you can create to practice your carving skills. The toy may have originated … Continue Reading →
Halloween is approaching and once again I’m volunteering for The Missing Arm Hike. The staff of Big Basin Redwoods State Park, in northern California, guides visitors through a 1-hour, … Continue Reading →
The envelope please. And the winner is… <drum roll> Wait! Who am I kidding? There’s no such thing as a “popular” first aid supply. In fact, first aid supplies … Continue Reading →
Mary Maley was on a solo 107-mile kayak trip in Southeast Alaska when she encountered a black bear (Ursus americanus). She had just transferred her tent, food, and gear … Continue Reading →
Have you ever done a good deed out of pure disgust? Well now I have! I work in the city of Milpitas, California. It lies east of the southern tip … Continue Reading →