Each autumn squirrels scurry to and fro across the forest floor preparing for the coming season. In small burrows they create caches of acorns to be used as insurance against winter’s scarcity. A squirrel’s instincts drive it to prepare in advanced for coming adversity so when that time comes, the odds of survival are stackedContinue reading “Caching Acorns: How nature can teach us to prepare for the novel coronavirus”
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Wall Street Mill: A gold mill rich in history.
Joshua Tree National Park is known for its many Gold Rush-era mines dispersed throughout the vast desert park. In the 1840’s Americans and immigrants alike headed west in search of fortunes to be found in the rocky desert landscape. Such things conjure up images of the Wild West at its peak. However, despite that peakContinue reading “Wall Street Mill: A gold mill rich in history.”
Camping in style: my first impressions of “glamping”.
There was once a time that I thought anything short of sleeping in the dirt was a “soft” experience. Always eager to test myself, I sought out the the rawest of experiences nature had to offer. But these days I’ve come to realize that it’s not all about making miles and climbing the highest peaks.Continue reading “Camping in style: my first impressions of “glamping”.”
Hypothermia: What it is and how to prevent it.
It seems too obvious to say that extreme cold can be dangerous. Even with the slightest chill in the air, it’s not uncommon to hear someone say, “I’m freezing to death!”. Exaggerations aside, what exactly does it take to freeze to death? More importantly, how do we know when the exaggeration can become a reality?Continue reading “Hypothermia: What it is and how to prevent it.”
Nazi’s in L.A.: Hiking through California’s disturbing past at Murphy’s Ranch.
If I told you that only a short drive from Los Angeles is the ruins of a self-sufficient Nazi commune would you believe me? Obscured by both myth and hidden intentions lies just that. Enter: Murphy’s Ranch. In 1933 a plot of land was purchased in Rustic Canyon, Los Angeles by Jessie M. Murphy. TheContinue reading “Nazi’s in L.A.: Hiking through California’s disturbing past at Murphy’s Ranch.”
Are you ready for a wilderness survival situation?
It can happen to anyone: One wrong turn leads you miles off course. An unexpected storm blows in. You’re caught out as the sun sets. Would you be ready? A little preemptive thinking can serve one well to avoid such things, but if you fail to do so, that problem is now in the past.Continue reading “Are you ready for a wilderness survival situation?”
Stealth Camping: Camping quickly and quietly.
Stealth camping is the act of choosing your campsite based on your potential to remain unseen and leave minimal evidence of your time spent there. This is useful for hunters and trappers that may be observing hunting grounds and for those who simply prefer to have their privacy when in the bush. Successful stealth campingContinue reading “Stealth Camping: Camping quickly and quietly.”
Wet Boots, Worn Packs, and Other Wonderful Things 