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 →
Off the Map Adventure – The Sandstone Caves
An obscure mark on a hundred-year-old map leads to an off-trail adventure… I want to share an adventure with you. It starts with my friend, Kurt. I first … Continue Reading →
New World’s Tallest Tree?
Where I live, Redwoods reign supreme. The ancient giants eclipse the sun, keeping the forests below in perpetual shade. For more than 200 million years they have loomed … Continue Reading →
2014 Retrospective
Welcome to 2015! A blank calendar is full of possibilities! Do you have any big plans for 2015? Have you made any resolutions? Set any goals? For 2015, I … Continue Reading →
Holiday Fire by Friction
Just before the holidays I attended a bird sit at a community supported farm. Afterwards was a pot-luck dinner and lecture by author Jon Young. Jon’s book, What the Robin … Continue Reading →
To See More Wildlife, Learn Bird Language
Collision Course The deer came crashing through the underbrush heading straight for me. I was rooted in place not by fear; I just didn’t know what else to do. They … Continue Reading →
An Air Disaster and Historical Hike
British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines Flight 304 departed Honolulu bound for San Francisco. It was October 28, 1953. And as the DC-6 climbed into the night it immediately encountered problems. … Continue Reading →
Where do Birds go When it Rains?
After three years of severe drought, Mother Nature is making up for it all in one go. Prolonged heavy rain often gets me thinking. And the question that springs to … Continue Reading →
Birds Think You are a Scary Dinosaur!
What does a bird see when it looks at you? I’m convinced it sees a scary dinosaur. And I have the numbers to back me up. The … Continue Reading →
Discount on American Red Cross Online Training for NatureOutside Readers
I received an Email from the American Red Cross today letting me know they are offering a discount on their online training courses. I am allowed to pass the … Continue Reading →
10 Equipment Gifts for Bushcrafters, Nature Lovers, and People Who Love the Outdoors (2014)
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 … Continue Reading →