The humorless notice “Campfires are allowed in all areas […] normally open to campfires ” packs quite the unintended humorous punch when restated to clarify what it is really saying: “Campfires are allowed in all areas… except where they are not.” Hmm. “Warning: it is dangerous to expose yourself to danger.” Although it is easy to poke …
One of the more amusing responses I’ve overheard in reply to the question, “Why would I need a chest guard?” is, “Well, it doesn’t hurt to get one.” I don’t know if the speaker really was trying to be droll or not, but I couldn’t help but smile at the pun, intended or not. Many …
When fish are dropped from the belly of a plane into high mountain lakes, they are mixed with the water they are transported in. Because the fish are small and light and have the waves of water to ride to the lake, like mini sky surfers, it is estimated that at least 95 percent survive …
Can geese freeze to death? Let’s find out and kick it off with a story. A sad story tells of a goose that was discovered nearly dead in the snow outside an entranceway to a house located in a town not far from Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. The bird appeared to have made its …
While out riding my pony one afternoon, I came across a grassland owl. While this is an endangered species where I live, the bird was also severely injured. I could see a broken wing and serious lacerations from being hurled into a barbed-wire fence. The poor bird had lost a lot of blood. In my …
My family and I have recently started camping. We want to teach the little ones to love and appreciate nature. But one weekend, we had a scary incident with a rattlesnake that slithered into one of the sleeping bags. We usually sleep on the ground. But when we found Mr. Snake in the sleeping bag, …
Nighttime is quite magical, and this is why my hubby loves climbing at night. It is quiet and peaceful. And instead of finding someplace to stay overnight in nature and carrying bulky sleeping gear on a long climb, you can climb through the night and get some sleep when the sun’s up. Climbing at night …
Why do Mountain Lions Scream? Mountain Lions are also called Cougars (Puma Concolor) according to Vancouver Island University. Let’s say you’re in the great outdoors, perhaps hiking somewhere in California, and you are enjoying the last warming rays of the evening sun. Suddenly, a horrible shrieking rents the air, making you drop what you’re holding …
If you’re a hunter, then you know the importance of properly gutting your game. If you don’t gut the turkey after it’s been shot, its meat will eventually spoil and become inedible. But how long do you need to wait for you to gut a turkey? And when is it too late? In this article, …
Does Eating Match Heads Repel Mosquitoes? There is an urban legend floating around regarding how soldiers would consume and eat match heads, in an effort to repel the swarms of insects that would descend on them during wartime. Many feel that the fact that military MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat) comes complete with a book of matches lends …