Archives for Outdoors
Making the Other Syrups; Birch, Walnut and Sycamore
We aren't all fortunate enough to live in a grove of maple trees from which we can tap our own maple syrup, but did you know that there are other…
Learn Life-Saving Backcountry Navigation
Tyler: Even if you're not an avid camper or hiker, there are many scenarios where you might find yourself needing basic knowledge of navigating undeveloped areas efficiently and breakdown on…
Hunting Season Around the Corner; Understanding & Appreciating Venison
Depending on your region and hunting technique, hunting season for deer and some other large game is just around the corner (a few weeks to a couple months). While I…
Not Just A Pretty Face; Harvesting and Processing Rose Hips
Roses can do more than grace our landscapes and floral designs. Like its cousins the apple, pear, peach and cherry, roses produce a fruit. Rose Hips are a valuable source…
Nutrition; An Argument for the Value of Sustenance Hunting
Unfortunately, the contents of our gardens, forests and waterways don’t come with a nutritional label like the products that line the aisles of our super markets. Putting aside the sometimes…
More Urban & Rural Foraging; The Versatile Purslane
You probably won't find the Purslane at your local grocery store, but given its wide distribution, you MIGHT find it growing in lots and parks near your grocer. In fact,…
Making Our Waterways a Little Friendlier with Biodegradable Fishing Line
It's no secret that we're fans of freshwater and saltwater fishing here at Extopian, both as a source of nourishment and as (one of many) motivators for responsible stewardship of…
Now THAT’s a (Survival) Knife; Varieties & Comparisons
No one would argue that having the right tool for the job is not one of the cornerstones of preparedness. And, while improvisation is another vital trait for the prepared…