AUTUMN APPROACHES
As our calendars more through September, it is inevitable that our thoughts will turn toward the approaching autumn season. There are the signs of changing …
NATURE
SPRING AND FALSE SPRING
As March appears and moves through it’s days, many people living in snow country have become weary of the white stuff. Some have been dealing …
WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND
“Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?” Oops! Sorry, wrong adventure. But I could hardly help myself with that title. Seriously, winter is a great time …
SIGNS IN THE SKY
The full moon of December, sometimes called “The Full Cold Moon”, has just passed a couple of days ago. In a real rarity for where …
THE FIRST SNOW
In the place where I currently live, far Upstate New York, the first measurable snow in the year can occur at any time in the …
PREPARATION FOR THE WILDERNESS
Recently I had the opportunity to attend part of a wilderness first aid (WFA) class. Upon reflection I think I have certified through a WFA …
WANDERING THE WOODS, ONE WINTER AFTERNOON
There is a remarkable lack of snow this winter in the area where I live. Only about 2 feet of snow has fallen in total, …
THE OUTDOORS ON THE INTERNET
Some days I become frustrated with what seems to be the intrusion of technology into our lives. I can clearly remember a time when automobiles …
THE JOYS OF NATURE OBSERVATION
Nature observation is one of my oldest hobbies. I started at a very young age with guidance from my father and an uncle. Often the …
THOUGHTS ON OPENING DAY
The day was expected to be damp and somewhat cloudy. Fortunately, the vagaries of weather passed through the area a little faster than predicted. So, …
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FOR THE OUTDOOR MINDSET
Those of us who spend time in wild places often read about it in our spare time. Over the years we each find written words …
BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) is a national organization that seeks to ensure the North American outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural …