Rose hips are one of those wild edibles that are around us all the time. They are the fruit of a pollinated rose, and wild roses are a pretty widely invasive species. Odds are good that there are some rose hips in close proximity to your home–though they might be in your neighbor’s yard. Rose […]
The Hunt / The Meal
Squirrel Pie and Dan’s First Hunt
A few years ago, during a particularly fat fire season for me, I decided that I would put a little bit of that money toward something special for my friends once the season was done. What I landed on was a yurt in State Forest State Park. I booked the yurt, which sleeps around eight, […]
The Gear
2018 Gift List #2: Books for Foragers
It is nearly December, which means that you are likely, as I am, devolving into a full-blown panic about finishing all your holiday shopping in time. I’m here to help. Below you will find a list of five wonderful publications that I have thoroughly enjoyed, and that I am sure the outdoorsperson in your life […]