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It had been a grueling three miles through the rugged canyons of Bears Ears National Monument. The summer sun scorched everything in sight, and the rocky trail turned every step into a chore. But that wasn’t the real source of my discomfort. My
Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is a true survivor, and so are its berries! Even as we transition into the cold months, these dried fruits cling to the branches, offering food and medicine to those who know their value. Survival Food: Though their
Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, this day of Thanksgiving is the perfect moment to pause and reflect on gratitude. Traditionally, this time of year was a celebration of the harvest—a time to acknowledge the abundance of the Earth as we
Did you know cattails (Typha spp.), often called the “supermarket of the swamp,” are a forager’s dream? Found in wetlands and along water edges, cattails offer year-round sustenance. Their rhizomes, hidden beneath the mud, are pac
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As we've covered in the last few posts, winter tracking is more than just identifying animal tracks; it’s a practice of patience, awareness, and connection with the natural world. Unlike a fast-paced hike, tracking encourages you to slow down
Tracking wildlife in winter is an art that goes far beyond spotting footprints in the snow. Snow captures the history of every step, leap, and slide animals make as they navigate their world. By studying tracks' spacing, direction, and depth, you
With winter’s fresh snowfall comes an incredible opportunity to explore wildlife tracking! Snow acts like a blank canvas, preserving animals' movements and leaving clues about their journeys across the landscape. For beginners, winter is th
On this Veterans Day, we honor all military service men and women who have courageously defended our freedom. Today, we remember the brave soldiers of the 511th Airborne Division, the 'Angels,' whose valor helped liberate the Philippines during WWI
Rose hips, the vibrant red or orange fruit of the wild rose (Rosa spp.), are packed with nutrition and offer unique medicinal benefits. High in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds, they’ve been valued both as a remedy and a
As autumn settles in, we enter a time that many cultures consider sacred—a season when the veil between worlds grows thin. People worldwide celebrate this moment as a connection between the living and the spirit world, a time to honor ancestors
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They say society is only three days deep. On the third day of a ten-day hunter-gatherer trip in the canyons of southern Utah—with no modern tools, food, or shelter—I felt it. My body had burned through its last reserves of modernity: suga
Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium), a hardy evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Northwest, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine due to its impressive health benefits. Known for its deep yellow roots and vibrant blue berries, the plant