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 →
Breakfast with an Eagle (Video)
I’ve been taking short walks lately instead of my usual long hikes. I’m still recovering from my hiking injury and suffered a setback. So I’ve “grounded” myself – no … Continue Reading →
Hat-me Holidays!
I don’t write about outdoor gear very much on NatureOutside. There are already plenty of people on the Internet happy to opine on the latest shiny gizmos. So NatureOutside focuses … Continue Reading →
Bobcat Hunts Rattlesnake (Video)
WARNING: This video shows a prey animal being caught and killed Bobcats are amazing creatures! I see their tracks and scat often when I’m hiking. But it’s a rare … Continue Reading →
Fun with the Fire Plough (Video)
The fire plough is a fire-by-friction method used in Polynesia. It’s one of the few friction methods I’ve never tried. I’ve seen demonstrations of the technique. But I’ve never witnessed … Continue Reading →
The Norwegian Mountain Code
In the past I’ve written about the 12 woodlores. These are guiding principles from famous Bushcraft Instructor Ray Mears. Ray sets out to provide a framework to keep us safe … Continue Reading →
Happy Bushcraft Halloween – Tree Monster!
I spotted this Halloween decoration on my way back from an outdoor adventure. It looks so much better in person than my picture. I marvel at the creativity and fun … Continue Reading →
Listen to the 5 Voices of Birds (Video)
This post contains affiliate links. I’ve written before about bird language and how you can use it to learn about your surroundings. I’ve explained how birds see everything that … Continue Reading →
Mystery Caves
I didn’t set out to find the caves. I was searching for solitude. Like my neighbors, I was staying-at-home as COVID infections peaked. And the time indoors had been wearing … Continue Reading →
Devastation at Big Basin
Many of you have joined me for a hike through the redwood forest at Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Big Basin is California’s first state park, created in 1902. Its … Continue Reading →
Back Scratch Fever (Video)
This week on NatureOutside’s Facebook page we are reviewing a series of articles I wrote about trailing the American Black Bear. One of the easiest bear signs to detect is … Continue Reading →