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 →
Deer Are So Much Fawn!
It’s early morning and I’m at Rancho Canada del Oro, in the foothills of the southern Santa Cruz Mountains. The cloudless sky promises a hot June day. I gaze … Continue Reading →
I Saw a Whale While Hiking… And No, I haven’t Been Drinking!
It’s the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. And I thought I’d hit the trail early and beat the holiday crowd. It turns out the crowd had the same idea. … Continue Reading →
The Summit is Closed – Hiking with Cattle!
Conservation grazing is a grassland management tool that presents special challenges for hikers. Let’s talk about hiking with cows! Early Morning Hike I’m out for an early … Continue Reading →
Happy Bushcraft Valentine!
Happy Valentine’s Day! I saw this floating around the Internet and I thought the ladies out there might find this funny. If you love native plants and are looking … 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 →