#25 - Campfire Chat - 5 things that will make your camping experience better.

#25 - Campfire Chat - 5 things that will make your camping experience better.

Author: Nature Reliance Media July 29, 2020 Duration: 31:06

Craig brings you a great podcast loaded with tons of information.  The basis of the data is based on five things to improve your outdoor experience: 1) Nighttime Sounds  2) Sleep  3) Food  4) The Unknowns  5) Pep Talk.    Craig goes over these as he leads a group of inner city young men on an overnight trip.


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Foraging for Fun: Eating Weeds In this course, Master Naturalist Craig Caudill will guide you in learning how to forage for food and medicine and have a fun time doing it. What we usually call “weeds” are often native plants that are packed with nutrition and great taste. Craig will take you into the woods, backyards, and parks and show you the critical identifying features of numerous plants and some trees. You will be able to find plants nearly anywhere in the Eastern region of the United States. Various plants thrive in one season or another, so Craig is going to add to this course continually as more plants arrive on the scene. Each plant discussed will also include a favorite recipe for its use.

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The Nature Reliance Podcast from Nature Reliance Media is for anyone whose curiosity is sparked by a forest trail or a star-filled sky. It moves beyond simple how-to guides, though you’ll certainly hear practical wisdom on bushcraft and finding your way without a GPS. The conversations here weave together the hands-on skills of wilderness living with a deeper, scientific understanding of the natural world. You might find yourself learning about animal behavior one week and the principles of sustainable outdoor ethics the next. This podcast sits at a unique crossroads, appealing to the hobbyist angler, the weekend hiker, the dedicated survivalist, and the amateur naturalist all at once. It’s built on the idea that true reliance comes from knowledge-not just knowing how to make a fire, but understanding the ecosystem that provides the tinder. Episodes feature voices with real dirt-under-the-fingernails experience, offering stories and insights that make the wilderness feel less like a challenge to conquer and more like a complex, fascinating home to comprehend. Listening feels like a thoughtful conversation after a long day on the trail, one that leaves you better prepared and more connected to the landscape around you.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 140

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Podcast Episodes
#18 - Simon Kenton - Nearly Naked and Afraid, Pt 2 of 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:39
Craig takes you through an exciting trip with Simon Kenton, Yeager, and Strader in Part 2 of a 2 part podcast.Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast. Please subscribe/follow us in your favorite…
#17 Oooops! - Common Mistakes (Part 3 of 3) - While at camp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:59
Craig and Tracy discussing common mistakes in part three of a three-part series. This one covers some of the more common problems people experience while at camp.Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this…
#16 Simon Kenton - Nearly Naked and Afraid, Pt 1 of 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:46
Craig takes you through an exciting trip with Simon Kenton, Yeager, and Strader in this Part 1 of a 2 part podcast.Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast. Please subscribe/follow us in your fav…
#15 - Oooops! - Common Mistakes (Part 2 of 3) - While on the trail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:36
Craig and Tracy discussing common mistakes in part two of a three-part series. This one covers some of the more common problems people experience while on the trail. Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper t…
#13 - Practical Naturalist: Carl Linnaeus is my homeboy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:02
Is it a yellow poplar, tulip poplar, soft poplar, tulip tree, or what? Well, it is al of those things really. In this podcast, Craig talks about the naming of things and why it is important for being a proper nature enth…
#12 - National Parks 2017 Search and Rescue Stats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:27
Tracy walks thru some 2017 search and rescue statistics for our national parks along with a national park's short list of ways to stay safe while hiking.Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.…
#11 - Myth of the "Dark and Bloody Ground" Pt 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:04
In this look back into history, Craig discusses the topic of Kentucky as "The Dark and Bloody Ground". He suggests some good resources to show that this is a myth, but also shows where this concept likely originated and…
#10 - Myth of the "Dark and Bloody Ground" Pt 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:18
In this look back into history, Craig discusses the topic of Kentucky as "The Dark and Bloody Ground". He suggests some good resources to show that this is a myth, but also shows where this concept likely originated and…
#9 - Historical Look at Thanksgiving, Fact vs. Fiction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:49
In this episode Craig breaks down some fact and fiction points of interest for Thanksgiving. Several interesting surprises are to be found here. Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast. Please s…