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 →
Product Review: Black Diamond Orbit LED Lantern
It is a wonderful time to be a hiker, camper, or backpacker! As technology rushes forward our wilderness gear advances with it. Gone are the onerous external frame … Continue Reading →
Return of the Elephant Seal
What animal is the size of a Chevy Suburban, weighs as much as two American football teams (offense and defense), and dives 2,000 feet below the ocean’s surface? Elephant seals … Continue Reading →
Have You Refreshed Your Kit?
Do you have a first aid kit? A car kit? An earthquake/hurricane/blizzard kit? When is the last time you inspected it? An emergency kit is useless if it’s … Continue Reading →
Win This Deerskin Pouch!
I have decided to give away the “fancy” pouch I made for the deerskin pouch tutorial. If you would like the chance to win this deerskin pouch, you … Continue Reading →
Ego Vs. Eco – Where Is Bushcraft?
This month I have been exploring the relationship between modern man and the natural world. Native American Land Management I spent much of my time learning about Native American … Continue Reading →
How to Make a Deerskin Pouch – 5 Easy Steps!
Imagine using your own custom-made gear in the wilderness. Picture the excitement and satisfaction when you reach for equipment that you yourself have crafted. Distinctive gear is a way … Continue Reading →
It’s Knot Funny!
In ancient times, the world was literally tied together with cordage. Since then we have developed modern fasteners: nails, bolts, screws, adhesives, rivets and welding. But in the outdoors knots … Continue Reading →
Mobile Technology and our Wilderness Experience
Look at the picture above. Look closely. What do you see? I see a man, a boat… and a California Gray Whale! If you see the whale, then … Continue Reading →
Earth – A New Wild
People have irreparably changed our planet. We inhabit every corner of the globe. We literally move mountains and change the course of rivers. With more than 7 billion people … Continue Reading →
Rare Red Fox Spotted in Yosemite National Park
I received this Email Wednesday: Yosemite National Park is excited to report the first confirmed sighting in the park of a rare Sierra Nevada red fox (Vulpes … Continue Reading →