Mushroom hunting runs deep in the outdoors adventure community. It’s a great way to get kids outside to learn about nature, and it’s a solid way to stock the food reserves. For me, there is nothing better than hiking through the woods, feeling the crunch of the duff under my feet, the wind on my face, taking in the smells as I scour the terrain for signs of fungi. It’s one of the most immersive and rewarding outdoors experiences you...

Spring is a glorious time of year. Nature wakes from its winter slumber, turkey season kicks off, open water fishing gets into full swing, and best of all, foraging opportunities begin to sprout at every turn. Right now, we are smack dab in the middle of the season for ramps, also known as wild leeks. Similar in smell to onions, ramps represent one of the first signs that warmer weather has arrived to stay. As an early spring ephemeral, they...

Come spring, there’s one iconic little piece of gold that seems to get everyone excited: The morel. The sultan of soil and other fungi certainly are delicious, but spring offers so much more foraging opportunity than mushrooms alone. So, while you’re out there poking around for a fungus of one sort or another, keep those eyes peeled for a few more wild ingredients. You won’t be disappointed.
Fiddlehead FernsThe ostrich fern, or fiddlehead, is one...