The Robin’s Nest – How to Identify Bird Nests: When we hike in nature, we only see the things we consider important. When I was studying to be a naturalist, each week’s guest lecturer would take us out … Continue Reading →
Mountain Lion Attacks Six Year Old Boy
Sunday afternoon, a six-year-old boy was attacked by a mountain lion. The boy and his family were hiking a popular trail in nearby Picchetti Open Space Preserve in … Continue Reading →
How to Make Acorns into Food (Part 1)
For me, the end of summer is signaled by the start of the acorn harvest. True oaks (Quercus) and Tanoaks (Lithocarpus) in my area produce a bountiful crop of acorns. … Continue Reading →
Death and the Gray Fox
It was a beautiful creature; what a shame it had to die. But death is a natural consequence of life. As certain for all of us as tomorrow’s … Continue Reading →
September is Acorn Month!
September is Acorn Month at NatureOutside! Each season brings its own special joys. Fall heralds the acorn harvest. I love acorns, and you should too! Acorns remind us … Continue Reading →
The High Sierra Loop – Merced Lake to Vogelsang
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. – John Muir This post is part of a series about my hike on Yosemite’s High Sierra Loop. Merced … Continue Reading →
The High Sierra Loop – Sunrise Camp to Merced Lake
This post is part of a series about my hike on Yosemite’s High Sierra Loop. Sunrise to Merced Lake Starting Elevation: 9400 ft. (2865 m) Ending Elevation: 7150 ft. … Continue Reading →
Simple Leather Project – Coyote and Night
Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort. – Franklin D. Roosevelt When you start working with leather, you need simple projects … Continue Reading →
Twisted, Tangled, Trapped and Rattling!
WildCare runs a hospital and rehabilitation center for sick and injured wildlife in San Rafael, California. Their telephone hotline helps concerned members of the public deal with wildlife emergencies. WildCare is … Continue Reading →
Calero Bat Hotel – We’ll Leave the Lights OFF for You
A hike took me high into the hills on the East side of the Santa Cruz Mountains, overlooking Coyote Valley. A mixture of grassland and Oak/Bay forests overlooks a … Continue Reading →
Don’t be a Fool, Carry this Tool – A Store Discount Card and Duct Tape!
Feeling My Way in the Dark I shuffled downhill in the darkness. When I departed the dirt access road a meager patch of night sky provided some contrast to … Continue Reading →