I Pet a Rattlesnake – And Question My Life Choices: Fizz was not happy to be out of her bucket. And she made her displeasure known. The high frequency buzz of an angry rattlesnake is unmistakable once you have … Continue Reading →
Great American Campout
The National Wildlife Federation is sponsoring an event called the Great American Campout. It’s a summer-long celebration of camping as a way to connect with nature and wildlife. … Continue Reading →
Discover Aliens in your Backyard!
It’s magical when you see an animal you’ve never seen before. You may have heard about it, read about it, or seen it on TV. Or maybe you … Continue Reading →
Survivor: “I Never Want To Be This Cold Again”
Wilderness survival isn’t glamorous. It’s hunger, it’s cold, and it’s wet. But not at all glamorous like you see in movies. Fear is your constant companion. And often you … Continue Reading →
Stalking the Black Bear – High Adventure in the Forest (Part 3)
How cool would it be to interpret animal sign and then track the animals so you can observe them? That was my thinking when I signed up for a bear … Continue Reading →
Stalking the Black Bear – High Adventure in the Forest (Part 2)
How often do you get to follow a bear? For me the answer is never! So imagine how exciting it is to learn to trail them. In Part 1 … Continue Reading →
Stalking the Black Bear – High Adventure in the Forest (Part 1)
You don’t tug on Superman’s cape, and you don’t go looking for the bear. I’m too polite for the former but just dumb enough for the latter. I spent a … 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 →