Roosevelt Elk in Oregon clear-cut: “As poet Robinson Jeffers has noted, it is the fang that has created the fleet foot of the antelope.” Listed below is information about the […]
Giardia one “Gnarly Dude”
Just when you thought drinking water was safe, think again. Giardia One, “Gnarly Dude,” is a disease of the intestine caused by drinking infected water. Giardia is also found in […]
Wilderness Teen Camp: A Wonderful Eye Opening Experience
Wilderness Teen Camp A Testimonial ~by Christine Whaley “One summer I had the good fortune to be a guest at Mark Wienert’s, Lifesong Wilderness Adventures Teen Camp during the month […]
Wild Plants Coastal Oregon
A large leaf plant called Skunk Cabbage blooms on the Oregon coast. Western Skunk Cabbage is an ancient prehistoric plant with giant green leaves when mature, and one of many […]
I Slid Off The Road
I’ve slid off the road. Now what? If you’ve never driven a car in treacherous winter weather, this post is for you! Expect to encounter ice, black ice, frigid air, […]
Best Survival Knife
Another technique I use with this knife for is splitting wood and making spindle blanks for the bow drill. I take a wooden mallet (usually a heavy piece of wood, throwing stick, or whatever I can find) to pound on top of the blade to control my splitting. The technique works very well with this blade, as long as I’m careful and stay away from large knots.
How to Collect Stinging Nettle Stalks
Let’s learn how to collect Stinging Nettle stalks for string making and cordage. The best time of year is when the days get shorter, and the leaves begin to turn […]
Sharpening the Tracker Knife
Sharpening the Tracker Knife looks complicated, and it is at first sight. But read on for some simple tips on knife sharpening. The UKW Survivor pictured here is not the Tracker […]
Debris Hut Survival
A debris hut is a survival shelter that houses one or two people. This is a survival shelter that can be built with no tools except your hands. The debris […]
Summertime Berries
Summertime Berries mean fruit picking time in the Pacific Northwest. Fresh juicy ripe edible berries are Yum, yum, yum! We recently enjoyed a big pan of blackberry cobbler from the […]
