Ancient Knowledge is New Wisdom

Learning about computer technology is “easy.” There’s a wealth of published papers, textbooks, and college courses that happily teach you all about it. The information is edited, refereed, and fact checked. And since modern engineers and scientists created this knowledge, you can bet that everything we know about it is well documented.

I trained as a professional scientist. It’s what I know best. So imagine my shock when I began learning about bushcraft and the natural world. When it comes to nature, we have many more questions than answers! The same is true of bushcraft, those skills that provide food, water, and shelter from our natural environment.

Anyone with Half a Brain…

There’s an old saying in the publishing business…

The problem with the publishing business is that anyone with half a brain to write a book usually does.

The same may be said for the Internet. When I started learning about nature and bushcraft, I turned to the Internet for information. What I found was bad advice sprinkled with misinformation. I saw videos where “outdoorsman” recommended I drink my own pee to stave off dehydration. Websites told me to eat poison oak to build my resistance to the plant’s toxic oils. Hogwash!

This lack of credible information is why I created the NatureOutside website. I wanted to provide a reliable resource for aspiring naturalists, bushcrafters, outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen. As we approach the website’s two-year anniversary, I’d like to draw your attention to the story archive. It contains 169 (as of this writing) articles, videos, and tutorials about bushcraft and the natural world.

Explore the Archives

Some of this knowledge is ancient – Two years old! But knowledge has no expiration date. So I encourage you to follow the link below and peruse the articles. I hope they help to guide you on your personal journey to learn and enjoy being in the outdoors.

Click to Visit The Archives (169 articles, videos, and tutorials about Bushrcraft and Nature)