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 →
Stay Positive, But Don’t Test Positive!
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 →
DIY Sleeping Pad Inflator (Video)
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 →
Don’t Get Lost! (Humor)
Getting lost in the wilderness is serious business. It ranks just behind falls and hypothermia when you analyze the risks of wilderness travel. I’ve written about what you should … Continue Reading →
12 Bushcraft Knives You Should Own
What is Bushcraft? Bushcraft is the practical knowledge of our natural world. You can use bushcraft skills to provide shelter, water, fire, and food from materials found in your … Continue Reading →
Elephant Seal Parking (Humor)
I’m fortunate to live near an elephant seal colony. I’ve written before about how these behemoths of the ocean return to a nearby beach to mate and give birth. … Continue Reading →
How to Know when You’re Buying Too Much Stuff! (Humor)
The holidays bring family gatherings, good cheer, and holiday sales extravaganzas! As a public service, I offer the picture above that has been circulating on Facebook, source unknown. If … Continue Reading →
Housebound – 6 Things to do when you can’t get to the Woods
Housebound! So say the doctors. In the aftermath of my hiking accident, I sit in bed nursing a shattered foot. It’s a bitter dose of reality. And I feel … Continue Reading →
Ultraviolet Hike
You may think there’s nothing to do when the sun goes down except crawl into your sleeping bag and slumber ‘til morning. But you’re wrong! There’s a host of … Continue Reading →
10 Books for Bushcrafters, Nature Lovers, and People Who Love the Outdoors (2019)
It is time for my annual book recommendations. Below are 10 bushcraft books I think you’ll enjoy. They touch upon different areas of bushcraft: outdoor skills, outdoor crafts, and … Continue Reading →
My Solo Hiking Accident – Do you Hike Alone?
I lay on my back in agony. Just moments before, I was enjoying a routine afternoon hike. I had come to this remote forest to collect acorns. I planned … Continue Reading →