I Went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately.
-henry david thoreau
Above The Forest
Join me on this wonderful journey away from modern life and experience beauty, awe, and adventure that awaits when you are ready to venture…into the woods.
Always Open
Humans are great at taking something remarkably simple and twisting it into something unremarkably complicated.
Seeing In The Dark: Cabela’s Gen 4 Trail Cameras
If you live in a rural area or suspect you have wildlife in the area, then I recommend you invest in a trail camera.
Zen Gardening
Gardening for warriors and monks. The garden has a long standing connection with war and peace. Here's this year's garden plans.
Brood In The Hood
Spring is in the air, and baby birds and animals are turning up everywhere. Go Spring!
These Boots Were Made For Walking (In Nature)
When you live in the woods, certain gear is essential. Anytime you leave your home, you’re going to be out in nature, and that means having the right footwear is paramount.
The Sounds Of Silence
While too much noise pulls or pushes us away from the here and now, complete silence can cause our minds to wander, resulting in rumination that creates the same internal noise we sought to escape.
Progress And The Unseen
Nature teaches me to focus on the unseen as I ponder what progress at work looks like.
Black & White
While being outdoors evokes a desire to capture the spectacular colors of nature, black and white photography allows you to highlight subjects in a different light (pun intended).
Bug Out Hat
Having the proper gear can make the difference between a perfect day in nature and a miserable day in the woods.
Nature’s Wisdom
The forest is our ancient ancestor; it bears witness to our existence, the universe’s wondrous transformation from stardust to stargazer.
Intoxication
If you close your eyes and breathe in deeply, you would swear that someone was holding a flower right under your nose.
Nature Nurtures
Our modern, and often sedentary, lifestyles effectively pull us into a virtual world, away from the present moment, leaving us feeling anxious.
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