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 →
Ranger Night Patrol (Humor)
Big Basin is California’s oldest state park. Established in 1902, it is one of the few remaining kingdoms of the giant redwood tree. In the early morning hours, ocean mist … Continue Reading →
Earth Day Project 2015 – Make a Screen Door Food Filter
The Earth Day events going on this week are exciting opportunities to meet other nature lovers in your community. Wildlife researchers give lectures and naturalists lead hikes to … Continue Reading →
How to Get Yummy Sunflower Seeds from Wild Plants
Let’s look at harvesting seeds for food. There’s not much written about the actual mechanics of harvesting seeds. So I thought I’d share my limited experience. Here’s how I harvest … Continue Reading →
How to Choose a Wilderness Survival Class
If you hike, bike, camp or ride horses, you should have a working knowledge of modern wilderness survival. Modern wilderness survival skills help you survive a short-term (1 … Continue Reading →
Florida Officials Ban the Word ‘Alligator’
Earlier this month, published reports disclosed that Florida officials banned the words “climate change” and “global warming” from all official discussions and publications. Now comes another shocking revelation. … Continue Reading →
Wildflowers of the Serpentine Realm
Can millions of years of geology create wildflowers? In California it can, and it does! California is geologically active. Evidence is everywhere in Northern California. There are mountains, … Continue Reading →
Tragedy as Arch Rock Collapses – One Hiker Dies another Injured
Arch Rock is breathtaking. The sandstone formation juts into the pacific 70 feet above the crashing waves. The trail spans a dramatic arch that hikers must cross to … Continue Reading →
The Tuibun of Coyote Hills (Part 2)
In part 1, our group began to explore Tuibun Village. We felt privileged to visit the site and to learn about the Tuibun Ohlone. The Tuibun were one … Continue Reading →
The Winner of the Deerskin Pouch is…
Congratulations to Elaine from Sunnyvale, California! Elaine won the deerskin pouch giveaway. I hope you get many years of enjoyment from it, Elaine. But wait, there’s more… If … Continue Reading →
The Tuibun of Coyote Hills (Part 1)
Imagine going back in time 475 years. It is the year 1540. You are a Native Californian living along the coast of what is now called San Francisco … Continue Reading →