As the temperatures continue to drop, there are still plenty of things to forage throughout the winter in Oregon. We are in the Willamette valley near Sheridan, Oregon and here is our list of our favorite things to forage in December in that area: Winter Chanterelles Winter Chanterelles, Yellow Feet or Craterellus tubaeformis are small … More What to forage in December

As temperatures stop to drop there are still plenty things to forage in Oregon. Here is a list of our favorite things to forage in November: Spruce Tips Conifer needles remain throughout the winter months and can be easily identified. Most conifers are edible with only a few toxic varieties. Pine, Spruce, Fir and Redwood … More What to Forage in November

We’ve compiled a list of 30 fun and practical gifts that all outdoorsy people will appreciate but particularly those whose favorite outdoor activity is camping. Each item on the list Paul or I personally own and love or have read lots of reviews of and have added to our own wish lists. This post contains … More 30 Gift Ideas for Campers: A Complete Holiday Gift Guide

A lot of people ask us why we like mushrooms so much. And that’s surprisingly a difficult question to answer. I’ve found myself thinking “why not mushrooms?” It seems to me a little bit like asking someone why they like food so much, or why they like to hang out with their friends so much. … More Why Not Mushrooms?