I’m So Sofishticated! (Video)
We’ve come a long way from our hunter-gatherer days… Or have we? The skills we need to hunt and gather food from the land are fading into obscurity. Our … Continue Reading →
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We’ve come a long way from our hunter-gatherer days… Or have we? The skills we need to hunt and gather food from the land are fading into obscurity. Our … Continue Reading →
To my NatureOutside readers who celebrate Christmas, a belated “Merry Christmas!” I love the photo above, of the Bald Eagles in the spruce. It’s definitely Nature’s Christmas tree! One … Continue Reading →
In the survival class I teach, we learn how to use a lightweight tarp to construct an emergency shelter. Below is a terrific video by another Steve that shows several … Continue Reading →
Have you ever noticed that many high-end compasses have a mirror built into them? Have you wondered what the mirror was for? Maybe it’s to signal for help in … Continue Reading →
I think that we all do heroic things, but hero is not a noun, it’s a verb. – Robert Downey, Jr. April 22 is Earth Day. In the … Continue Reading →
Several NatureOutside readers contacted me this month, asking about what to do if they get lost while hiking. It’s not a quick answer. And I want to give good … Continue Reading →
Just remember, you can’t climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets. – Arnold Schwarzenegger If you spend extended time in the wilderness, you may … Continue Reading →
Clap! Clap! Clap! The dancers’ bodies sway to the rhythm as an elder begins to chant. Clap! Clap! Clap! The dancers are all ages. Men, women, teenagers, and elders. … Continue Reading →
If you spend time outdoors, you come to appreciate the value of a good cutting tool. I’ve written in the past about the importance of keeping your knife sharp. … Continue Reading →
Safe Arrival I drift through the forest in the fading light. Trees sway with the day’s last breath. As evening falls, their shadows dance like ghosts across the trail. … Continue Reading →