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 →
Insect Safari
Safari (n) – an expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat. It’s been many years since I have traveled through Africa. But I still remember … Continue Reading →
Give of your skills, even if you don’t think you have any!
Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is to you. – Ralph Waldo Emerson You definitely get more out of volunteering than you put in. … Continue Reading →
What we can learn from a Harrier’s Butt
About a year ago, I purchased a sexy new digital camera. It was not too expensive, yet had many of the bells and whistles found on high-end units. I … Continue Reading →
Beginner Leatherworking Project
When I started working with leather, I was always on the lookout for simple projects to practice basic skills. Below is an idea for a simple project and a … Continue Reading →
Mountain Lion Tracks – Take the Quiz
In my previous post, I talked about how to read a mountain lion track. Now let’s have some fun! Below are 5 pictures of either a mountain lion track … Continue Reading →
Mountain Lion Tracks – Learn to Read Them
Finding a mountain lion track is an electric experience. While you may “know” there are big cats out there, seeing evidence in person is quite another matter. My first … Continue Reading →
California State Parks License Plate Art Contest
How awesome would it be to design your state’s license plate?!! California is going to produce a special license plate to support its state parks system. If you are interested … Continue Reading →
How Old is that Tree?
The amazing thing about bushcraft is that you can be a student all your life. There is no graduation! A new skill, a different technique, or some new insight … Continue Reading →
The Best of NatureOutside
There is now an archive available on the website! The goal is to make it easier to access older material. The main page and all category pages have Previous … Continue Reading →
Gopher Snake – Master Impersonator!
This is the rare case when I saw the snake before it saw me. This Pacific Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer) is five feet long. The coloration of this one … Continue Reading →