Mildly Wild
Mildly Wild
Real trips, useful field lessons, and the kind of discoveries that happen when you take the less obvious path.
Mildly Wild follows curiosity wherever it leads: into the trees, around the next bend, across an old mining site, or down to the ground for a closer look. No manufactured wilderness. Just the practice, mistakes, stories, and finds that make an outing worth remembering.
Trails, overlooked places, gold country, and the stories hiding just off the road.
Field-tested camp craft, practical setups, and skills learned by actually putting them to work.
Foraging, wild food, and responsible gathering — identify with confidence, harvest with restraint.
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A full harvest spread on the picnic table. Fire going. Nowhere else to be.
That's the heart of Mildly Wild: slow down, learn the place, and bring home more than a camera roll.
From a recent mushroom harvest at camp.
See the field noteCampfire mornings, tide pools at low tide, golden chanterelles in the woods, and sunsets that just didn't miss.
All photos by Gabriel Leete. Species IDs given where confirmed — when in doubt, it's left at the common name.
Experiences
Small-group outdoor experiences are taking shape with knowledgeable local guides and makers. The first dates will be announced as locations, permits, and details are finalized.
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