Month: March 2025

plant foraging

Edible Plants in Santa CruzEdible Plants in Santa Cruz

We’ve talked about foraging for mushrooms in Santa Cruz, but fungi are not the only thing you can find out in nature! There are dozens of edible plants and flowers

vehicle driving through a vast forest

The Ultimate Guide to Car Camping: How to Set Up and What to BringThe Ultimate Guide to Car Camping: How to Set Up and What to Bring

Car camping is one of the most enjoyable and accessible ways to experience the outdoors. Unlike backpacking, where you have to carry everything on your back, car camping allows you

Cut Firewood

The Satisfying Art of Chopping Lumber for Your Fireplace: Tools, Safety, and Proper Wood DryingThe Satisfying Art of Chopping Lumber for Your Fireplace: Tools, Safety, and Proper Wood Drying

There’s something deeply satisfying about chopping your own firewood. The rhythmic swing of an axe, the crisp crack as the log splits, and the sense of self-reliance that comes from