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I Gave a Coyote the Yips!
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 →
The Robin’s Nest – How to Identify Bird Nests
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 →
A Chair with a View – The Helinox Chair Zero Backpacking Chair
A Chair with a View – The Helinox Chair Zero Backpacking Chair:   This article contains affiliate links.   Why I use a Backpacking Chair My butt sent me a memo.  After years of squatting on logs, perching on questionable boulders, and … Continue Reading →
I Pet a Rattlesnake – And Question My Life Choices
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 →
This Creature has Its Own Warning Label
This Creature has Its Own Warning Label:   I take a moment to lift my eyes from the ground.  Mist drifts through the forest of Tanoak and California Bay.  I’m surrounded by the drip, drip, of water … Continue Reading →
Tule Elk — Coming Back from the Brink
Tule Elk — Coming Back from the Brink:   Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead   There is no … Continue Reading →
Go To Your Sit Spot
Go To Your Sit Spot:   I have always hated homework.  The idea of sitting inside pouring over a textbook never interested me.  But imagine a homework assignment where you’re asked to sit and observe … Continue Reading →

Hiker in Quarantine Bingo (Humor)

  • By Steve
  • May 2, 2020
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  I’ve seen this Bingo card floating around the Internet.  I thought it was clever and wanted to share it with you.   For fun facts and useful tips, join … Continue Reading →

The Great Outdoors (Humor)

  • By Steve
  • April 25, 2020
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  When we can’t get outdoors… we can laugh about the out doors!  🙂   More Cartoons on NatureOutside Outhouse Cartoon (Humor) Are We There Yet? (Humor) Don’t Get Lost! … Continue Reading →

Hidden Houses – Do You Know What These Are?

  • By Steve
  • April 18, 2020
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  It’s funny how many hikers stroll through nature without any understanding of it.   They get exercise, but miss the essence of the forest. Many times I’ve seen a once-in-a-lifetime … Continue Reading →

blackberries on ground

Oh Baby Rattlesnake!

  • By Steve
  • April 11, 2020
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  The northern California sky is piercing blue as we hike along the top of the ridge.  The mid-morning sun begins to warm the breeze that drifts over us from … Continue Reading →

Bears Help at Closed National Parks (Video, Humor)

  • By Steve
  • April 4, 2020
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  With national parks shut down, they’ve deputized bears as essential workers.  It’s nice to see them doing road maintenance.      More Fun Videos on NatureOutside How to … Continue Reading →

beer drinking hiker and cell phone

The Incredible Hiker Buddy App (Review)

  • By Steve
  • April 1, 2020
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  Now that we’re all solo hiking and camping, how do we replace the outdoor advice we get from our drunk buddies?  The incredible Hiker Buddy App is the answer! … Continue Reading →

Musician Rona Yellowrobe performs at the American Indian Arts Fest in 2013 (NPS)

Sharing Music, Finding Connection – Free Flute Giveaway

  • By Steve
  • March 28, 2020
  • 3 Comments

  We have all been touched by the crisis around us.  We are plagued by an illness that brings fear and uncertainty to our very doorsteps.  The capricious nature of … Continue Reading →

Botta’s Pocket Gopher sheltering in place

10 Funny Corona Virus Sayings for the Outdoors (Humor)

  • By Steve
  • March 22, 2020
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  With the Corona virus dominating the news, I thought you might enjoy some funny sayings I’ve heard this past week.  Some are outdoors-related and some are about being stuck … Continue Reading →

whiskey jack feeding from hiker's hand

Stay Positive, But Don’t Test Positive!

  • By Steve
  • March 14, 2020
  • 2 Comments

  The Canada Jay (aka “Whiskey Jack”) is fearless, and always open to adventure.  They’re famous camp robbers who occasionally take food right from your hand.  In the picture above, … Continue Reading →

inside of tent

DIY Sleeping Pad Inflator (Video)

  • By Steve
  • March 8, 2020
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  I love inflatable sleeping pads!  Now don’t get me wrong – sliced bread, electricity, and indoor plumbing are great too.  But as a wilderness backpacker, inflatable sleeping pads are … Continue Reading →

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