Lifesong Wilderness Adventures BLOG
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Our Blog offers posts and videos on wilderness survival training, wildlife, bushcraft, useful wild plants, animal tracking, and nature awareness.
There are posts on the joys and challenges of living life to the fullest within the embrace of nature.
If you feel the call of the outdoors and want to discover more, please read on as we explore life in the wonder and magic that is nature.
~Mark J. Wienert - Lifesong Wilderness Adventures
Blog Categories
Outdoor Survival School - General posts on Wilderness Survival Training.
Tracking - The art and science of wildlife and human tracking
Wild Plants - Broadening our knowledge of wild plants.
Survival Gear - A few thoughts on knives, bush food, and insects.
Survival Training for Teenagers - Testimonials and more.
The Philosophy - Live life and and protect Mother Earth.
Make Drinking Water Safe
Learn how to make water safe to drink during an emergency. Water must be potable, drinkable, filtered, or boiled, to be safe to drink. Otherwise, you could become debilitated with Giardia or other waterborne disease. Water, you need it to survive. If you are in an emergency right now. You will need safe drinking water... Continue reading→
What should I take for a Wilderness Survival Weekend
This is the recommended gear list for our overnight Survival Skills Weekend and First Circle Survival Camp. All items on the checklist below are important for an enjoyable and comfortable wilderness survival weekend experience. Gear List Tent, ground tarp, and sleeping pad. Rent a tent/pad, and a carving knife for camp Sleeping bag, pillow Cook... Continue reading→
Cobra Lily
One fascinating plant species, Darlingtonia californica, or Cobra Lily. Grows in boggy habitats in the western US. This includes southern Oregon and northern California. The Cobra Lily is carnivorous. It lures its prey with a foul-smelling stench, traps it. Then digests insect prey for food. Cobra Lily Although the distribution of the Cobra Lily aka Darlingtonia, is... Continue reading→
Teen Camp Conservation Project
Teen camp conservation project is held during the month of July. This project is on a remote property in the Eddy mountains of northern California. Each summer our young campers discover the importance of restoration and the techniques used. We developed this program over the years to repair the damage done by illegal off-road drivers.... Continue reading→
Bears Bear Ursus
Bears bear Ursus. Spring is here and humans are exiting home and hearth while Bears leave their winter dens. Accidental encounters of a scary nature happen between humans and Ursus during this time. First, a little background information on Bear Bears Ursus. And his behavior to help you understand and safely plan your next wilderness... Continue reading→
Bear Grylls Desert Island
"Hawaii Five-O", it isn't. And commuting to work on the busy Oahu interstate made this mountain Man think fondly of home. On the other hand, the best thing about consulting for a British TV production crew is if you are lucky enough to land a gig like this. These Brits love great food and a... Continue reading→
Lesser Man vs. Wild
Lesser Man vs. Wild. There were many good reasons against tackling a foolhardy outdoor adventure in the middle of the winter on the Oregon coast. There was only one reason for: Bear Grylls BY KEVIN MAX Lesser Man vs. Wild The past forty-eight hours were different shades of wet masquerading as day and night on... Continue reading→
Wing of bat, eye of newt….
Wing of bat eye of newt so the incantation may go. What is safe to eat and what is not. A good thing to know in any situation, and vital when you are trying to survive. The Oregon Coast has much to offer on both counts. Take the Rough Skinned Newt for instance. I have... Continue reading→
Will To Live by Joshua Poole
Will to Live - Reflections of THE EDGE - Part I Skills by - Joshua Poole "This extreme, intense, THE EDGE challenge is what drew me to the wet and wild world of southern Oregon. Some may be interested in survival skills for chaotic end of the world scenarios, and others prefer to study the...
Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets – Oh My!
Along the Oregon coast we often have ground hornet nests near our home. Vespula pensylvanica. I thought I would write about hornets today because our dog disturbed a ground nest of Yellow Jackets. And was very confused when she came under attack. So, let's talk about these fearsome flying wasps, hornets, and yellow Jackets. Oh... Continue reading→
