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 →
When Birds Warn You – Believe Them!
It’s an early June morning and I’m strolling down a forest path. The sweet fragrance of California Bay Laurel is already wafting through the trees. It promises to be … Continue Reading →
Holometabolism – Transforming from one animal to another! (Video)
Certain aspects of nature are miraculous. And more often than not, we are too preoccupied with our daily lives to notice. For example, there are some creatures who live … Continue Reading →
How to Use Bear Spray
Many of us carry bear spray while traveling in bear country. But do you know how to use it? I always make a point at the start of the … Continue Reading →
How to Wash Dishes While Camping
I want to share a video about how to wash dishes while camping. It’s from Amanda Outside on YouTube. I think it is a good starting point for beginners … Continue Reading →
Wandering Tarantula
English poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson, in his 1842 poem Locksly Hall, wrote: In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. – Alfred Lord … Continue Reading →
Autumn is Here!
I seek comfort in the woods after a long workweek. Strolling through the forest in the early morning light, just two hours after sunrise, I wonder at the temperate … Continue Reading →
What The Truck?!!
I arise early this August morning to go looking for wildlife. There are several reasons for my early start. I want to do some animal tracking, which is best … Continue Reading →
Gopher in the Side Pocket
It’s a great morning for a hike! As I strike out along the wide dirt trail, the May sun floods the hillside with the early morning light. I plan … Continue Reading →
Animal Cannibal!
If you invest enough time in nature, you see some miraculous things. You catch surprise glimpses into an extraordinary secret world. Whenever nature shows me something amazing, it’s because … Continue Reading →
The Rattlesnake and the Infant
I want to share a recent snake encounter. The Crown of the Santa Cruz Mountains My friends and I gaze outward from our lofty perch. We’re standing on … Continue Reading →