Dipper Stories

16/04/2020

Stuck inside but still want to do your part for nature? Here are some fun ways that you and the family can help the environment without breaking quarantine!

Stuck inside but still want to do your part for nature? Here are some fun ways that you and the family can help the environment without breaking quarantine!

31/03/2020

This will make your whole family freak out!!!

The whole world is in lockdown, and we’re all feeling a bit stuck. Technology can help. Here’s one way that augmented reality (AR) is bringing nature into our homes!

25/03/2020

Sometimes, extinction isn't the end. Add this to your quarantine reading list!

Extinction is the end of the road. A species which, in the face of adversity or persecution meets it’s final days, never to return. Most of the time. For the giant aurochs, that’s not quite what happened.

18/03/2020

Cabin fever? Live vicariously through these guys!

It may still be cold outside but birds are already streaming northward in a quest to take advantage of the coming Northern Hemisphere Spring season. Here are some of the best ways to track their journey.

16/03/2020

Much like the illegal drug trade, wildlife trafficking tends to involve extortion, exploitation, and brutal violence. Now we can add global viral pandemics to that list as well.

With Europe in quarantine and the US scrambling to prepare for the worst, it’s clear that we’re in a global crisis the likes of which haven’t been seen in generations. Here’s how our destruction of the natural world, in particular a certain scaly mammal, led to global lockdown.

11/03/2020

Discover ancient spirits hidden in the caves of Spain.

The north of Spain holds a treasure trove of prehistoric cave art. While many sites are no longer open to the public, one of the most impressive are panels hidden deep beneath the earth remains accessible. So join us as we dive into the timeless cave art of Tito Bustillo.

19/02/2020

Here's your ultimate guide to tracking the amazing spring bird migration! (LIVE!!) Check out the full guide at http://bit.ly/2SFrxtf

eBird

18/02/2020

They're coming!! You're going to need this.

It may still be cold outside but birds are already streaming northward in a quest to take advantage of the coming Northern Hemisphere Spring season. Here are some of the best ways to track their journey.

12/02/2020

Finding the joys and freedoms of wild camping in the heart of the moors. DipperStories.com/worth-a-watch/the-bliss-of-wild-camping

12/02/2020

Birds of North America with Jason Ward is definitely one of our favorite Youtube shows! Check out this episode with novelist and passionate birder Jonathan Franzen in Chicago.

Birds of North America with Jason Ward is definitely one of our favorite Youtube shows! Check out this episode with novelist and passionate birder Jonathan Franzen in Chicago.

12/02/2020

You Don't Need Big Bins! If you're looking for a new pair of binoculars you need to read this. https://www.dipperstories.com/stories/bigbins

Good binoculars make all the difference. But when it comes to buying quality optics, you should remember that bigger doesn’t always mean better.

30/01/2020

Looking for a new podcast? We've got you covered with our new podcast recommendations page! https://bit.ly/2vrxPTY

20/01/2020

We all know that children ask some difficult questions. Thankfully, Mother Nature is here to help answer them! Here are some of the trickiest queries your kids might ask and strategies to answer them: https://bit.ly/2RwRCsJ

19/12/2019

Check out our latest book review: Path of the Puma, from Patagonia Books

Things may seem pretty bleak for wild nature right now. As so many creatures claw desperately to the slippery slope of extinction, there is one surprising success story: the mountain lion.

12/12/2019

Meet the ultimate backcountry cat! http://bit.ly/2YGh55V

28/11/2019

Happy Thanksgiving! Here's a brand new story for you about nature turning back the hands of time on an empire. dipperstories.com/stories/birdbungle

14/11/2019

Watch an alpine rescue go hilariously wrong! http://dipperstories.com/worth-a-watch/hors-piste

14/11/2019

Support nature writing and get yourself a 'Right to Roam' T-Shirt today! www.dipperstories.com/shop

12/11/2019

Mind control is very real and it could be affecting your daily life. Find out more at dipperstories.com/stories/natures-zombies

17/10/2019

It's migration time for many species. Be sure to keep an eye to the sky to spot a passing traveller! More at http://dipperstories.com

BirdLife International

15/10/2019

Moonlight, Wolf by Frederic Re*****on and our trail camera image from the wilds of Spain. More at http://dipperstories.com

Bushnell

14/10/2019

Wolves don't need wilderness but they do need space to be wild. More at http://dipperstories.com/book-reviews/thewolfborder

11/10/2019

We want to hear about your favorite pair of hiking boots! Tell us their story and they might be featured
dipperstories.com/stories/bootstories

09/10/2019

Good boots can make or break you on the trail. And every pair has a story to tell.

Share your boot stories with us to be featured on our site at http://dipperstories.com/stories/bootstories

Danner

08/10/2019

A warming climate is thrusting the alpine zone into higher elevations, pushing many alpine species to the limit. http://dipperstories.com/stories/alpine-rising

07/10/2019

Monday! Sheep in the French Pyrenees. As predators make a comeback in these peaks, farmers must adapt to a changing world. Sign up for our newsletter at http://dipperstories.com

Modern Farmer

04/10/2019

"On any given day you have to be a doctor, a cop, a mountaineer, explosives expert. We keep the mountain safe" - Jackson Hole Ski Patrol. The video and more on preventing avalanches at http://dipperstories.com/worth-a-watch/jacksonhole

YETI

03/10/2019

A train swept from its tracks in the Swiss alps. Find out what surprising tool is aiding their fight against avalanches at
http://dipperstories.com/stories/avalanche

03/10/2019

Ready for takeoff in our mountain spaceship. More at
http://dipperstories.com

Marmot

03/10/2019

The horn of Europe's largest land mammal. European bison or wisent are slightly taller than their North American cousins & can weight over a ton. More stories like this at
dipperstories.com

Rewilding Europe

02/10/2019

Game time in the mountains. Keep your eyes open! More at http://dipperstories.com

Leica Sport Optics Nature & Birding

01/10/2019

This bird is helping to stop one of the most destructive forces in the natural world. Found out more at www.dipperstories.com/stories/avalanche


Photo: Tambako the Jaguar

30/09/2019

Thanks, Adventure Journal, for featuring our story, Alpine Rising!

The alpine is shrinking and creatures that call it home may find there is no mountain high enough. Read more http://tiny.cc/5qlodz

30/09/2019

Every year, thousands in the high country are killed by avalanches. This is the story of how one nation, and a nut-obsessed bird, are fighting to make us all a little safer when the snow begins to fall. Read more at www.dipperstories.com/stories/avalanche

27/09/2019

The Jeff Bridges on grizzlies of the North Cascades.
dipperstories.com/worth-a-watch/jeff-bridges-on-grizzlies-in-the-north-cascades
Action is needed to restore this once plentiful creature. Thanks Pack Creek Bear Tours for turning us on to this great video!

26/09/2019

Bears leave their mark on the landscape and the people they encounter. Read how a bear would inspire Ernest Hemingway at
http://dipperstories.com/stories/hemingwaysclaw

25/09/2019

What is this animal? If you thought penguin, you should read this:
http://dipperstories.com/stories/greatauk