We joined in for a very casual adventure this morning. Today was the day the Annual Warbler Walk took place along the Whistle Stop Trail in West Farmington, Maine. A group of approximately 20 birding enthusiasts gathered together to very slowly walk the rail trail, all the while, stopping and listening for various bird songs. […]
Nature & Outdoors Blog Posts
Blog posts the fall under the Nature & Outdoors category. Read all I have written about this topic.
Overhand Loop Knot
This is a dangerous knot to tie because you’ll likely never see your rope in one piece after using it. If tied this countless times as a kid and I can clearly recall my trying to untie it by pulling on it with my fingers, using my teeth and just about anything else that was […]
What Kind of Knife Do I Need for Bushcraft & Camping?
Question: I’m looking to purchase my first “real” knife and I’m wondering if anyone has any advice for which one to buy. I know there are a few different types of blades with hundreds of different styles, so I’m a little lost. If you can, please let me know your opinions. Thank you. Answer: I’ll […]
Estwing Hatchet Photo Shoot on Mossy Rock
I was outside today chopping away at what I suspect is fatwood when I placed my Estwing hatchet down on a mossy stone while I took a break. I thought it looked pretty good there, being all rugged, so I snapped some photos of it. The snow has finally melted and all the moss is […]
Looking Straight Up Two White Pine Trees
I just thought this was the coolest shot. I have become a big fan of placing my camera on the sides of very large, very straight trees to take photos of their tops. We have many straight White Pines on our property, so I’ve got ample opportunity to do so. Below is a photo I […]
What Does Fatwood Look Like?
I just wrote another post where I displayed a few different photographs of what I think may be fatwood. I wanted to post a few pictures here as well to get any opinions anyone may want to offer. I don’t know how much crossover there is between posts, so I wanted to cover all my […]
What Gear Do I Need For Bushcraft?
Question: I’m a beginner and I have recently purchased a few bags to carry all sorts of stuff in. I have a very nice backpack and a haversack. The only problem is, I don’t have much actual gear yet. I do have a few lighters and a knife or two, but nothing like the pros […]
Have I Found Fatwood?
Ever since I began thinking about fatwood a few months ago, I’ve been intent on finding it. Apparently, it’s like finding a needle in a haystack around here though. From what I’ve watched and read online, all I need to do is locate a pine tree that’s fallen over, chop it up a bit with […]
Packer’s Knot
As promised, I’ve got the Packer’s Knot for you today. This isn’t a widely known knot, but it sure is useful when tying twine around packages to keep things together or for keeping a carpet rolled up. People also use this knot when cooking, when tying up bedrolls and any time they want to keep […]
Overhand Knot & Half Hitch
I’ve got another knot for you today, but I have to tell you that I don’t like it much. It’s essentially the Simple Noose knot with a Half Hitch thrown in for good measure. The knot is fine because it’s a stronger noose the the simple version, but the reason I don’t care for it […]
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