Bushcraft has a long history in North America where people of the northlands relied on bush skills to survive the brutal north country winters. What is bushcraft? The definition is […]
The Amazing Blue Elderberry
I am a pushover for the blue elderberry shrub, Sambucus cerulea, and S. racemose. From August to late September, we are out foraging for the ripe, blue, berries of this […]
How to Brain-Tan a Squirrel
Learn how to brain-tan a squirrel you scraped off the pavement or harvested during hunting season. Our goal is to turn the hide of the rodent into a soft and […]
Foraging Edible Mushrooms
Foraging for edible mushrooms in the forests of the Oregon coast led us to this striking King Bolete. Known as the King, Boletes edulis is prized by mushroom enthusiasts everywhere […]
Living the Wilderness Way
It is Living Wilderness Way. The ancient way, that has been passed down from hunter to hunter from time immemorial.
Rite of Passage for Teens
“A teens rite of passage. A wilderness journey to adulthood. Last year I ran across some research that discussed the history of rite of passage into manhood for boys. Recalling […]
Harvesting Ripe Elderberries
In this How to article. You will learn how to harvest ripe elderberries with tips and tricks to make your harvesting elderberry simpler.
The Best Bow Drill Woods
A bow drill made from the best wood will create hot coal faster. Imagine you’re shipwrecked like Tom Hanks in Castaway, lost in central Texas, or stranded on a Pacific […]
Cold Water Immersion Therapy
Dang! That water is cold! As a sometimes cold-water immersion therapy enthusiast. I enjoy water immersion to temporarily reduce muscle soreness and joint pain after a long hike or workout. […]
Fire Plow Wood Types
Wood for fire plows can be found from Hawaii’s warm beaches to Oregon’s misty coastal forests. What are the right types to use with the fire plow method? The fire […]
