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 →
As the Wind Blows… Estimating Wind Speed
This article contains affiliate links… Do you pay attention to the wind? I pay attention when I’m in the field tracking wildlife. But primarily I use wind direction. Stalking an … Continue Reading →
Risk of Bear Attack (Humor)
I want to share this humorous chart that’s been floating around social media. It appears to be from Reddit, first posted by Scott Furman. Your risk from bear attack … Continue Reading →
You’ve Got Gall!
We all need shelter. Whether it’s a shack in the woods or a condo in Miami Beach, we need protection from the elements to grow and thrive. Some insects … Continue Reading →
The Magic of Game Cameras (Video)
Sometimes when I hike in the Santa Cruz mountains, I feel I’m being watched. Often, I discover wildlife hiding nearby. But sometimes I trace this feeling to a nearby … Continue Reading →
I Googled My Symptoms (Humor)
Yep, that’s about right. This meme was circulating on Facebook during the coronavirus quarantine. I thought you’d enjoy it. Related Articles on NatureOutside Outhouse Cartoon (Humor) Are We … Continue Reading →
Bushcraft Project: Make Your Own Tongs
If you spend any time reading the bushcraft forum, BushcraftUK, then you’ve read articles by John Fenna. John is an outdoor instructor and author who often posts on the … Continue Reading →
When Will I Get There? – How to Predict Hiking Time
How long does it take you to hike three miles? Three miles at a 6% grade? Three miles with 45-degree switchbacks? Will you be home before dinner? Trip planning is … Continue Reading →
Tactical Tracking (Video)
I notice the track as soon as I emerge from the forest. I’m standing on a lonely ridge 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Yet the ancient sandstone looks like … Continue Reading →
Getting Lost is Frightening
This article contains affiliate links… To be lost is to know fear. It’s a fear rooted deep within us — like the fear of snakes or fear of the … Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk Lizard Poop!
This article contains affiliate links… What does a Pulitzer Prize winning novelist have to do with lizard poop? Wallace Stegner was an American novelist, often called “The Dean of Western … Continue Reading →