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 →
Bushcraft at Home: Penguicula Weser
I never seem to have enough time to get out and explore. So I try to maintain a stock of 10-minute indoor bushcraft-related projects I can easily do around … Continue Reading →
How to fold a USGS Topo Map
I have never been lost, but I was bewildered once for three days. – Daniel Boone, when asked if he had ever been lost in the wilderness Here … Continue Reading →
California Newt on The Move
The much-needed rain is an enormous benefit to the plant and animal life in Northern California. In particular, amphibians have been stressed greatly by the long dry spell. I welcome … Continue Reading →
The Elephant Seals of Ano Nuevo
The West Coast has an amazing variety of wilderness and wildlife. As seasons change, you can “rotate-through” spectacular opportunities to view wildlife and explore new areas. One example is Ano … Continue Reading →
Steve’s Best Outdoor Tips
I’m asked for outdoor “tips” quite frequently. So I want to share some of my best with you. I accumulated them over the years, reading Internet forums on nature and … Continue Reading →
Wildflowers and drought
Northern California is experiencing a terrible drought. The snow pack in the Sierra Nevada is 12% of average for this time of the year. This is the lowest level … Continue Reading →
The Forager’s Feast
Wild edible plants intrigue me. The idea of snacking on edibles while walking down the trail appeals to me in a primal way. Most of us explore the outdoors … Continue Reading →
Nature Phobia?!!
I went outside to play wiffle ball with my friend’s seven-year-old child. As I followed him out to the grassy yard he turned back to me, “There’s a bunny … Continue Reading →
Excuse me while I whip this out
A few years back, I spent the day with a small group of local trackers whose skill I respect very highly. They are generous with their time and knowledge … Continue Reading →
Make a Pine Needle Basket
I am fortunate to encounter a number of very skilled people with a great deal to share. As a result, I find myself attending a variety of workshops/classes to … Continue Reading →