Spring in Pennsylvania brings more than just warmer weather—it's the perfect time to discover wild edibles growing all around you. From onion grass and chickweed to dandelions and stinging nettle, this post highlights five common plants you can forage right now, along with tips to harvest safely and responsibly. You might be surprised what’s growing under your boots.

Feeling burnt out by the constant buzz of modern life? Rewilding through bushcraft is about unplugging, slowing down, and reconnecting with what really matters. Stay in the Woods isn’t just our motto—it’s a mindset for finding balance in the chaos.

At Coalcracker Bushcraft, bacon is a campfire essential, but everyone’s got their own style. Dan loves his at Level 1—barely cooked—while Mike, Sergio, and Dave go for Level 2, and Marc craves the Level 4 crunch. Chuck, though? He’s infamous for Level 6, setting his bacon on fire every time, which always gets a laugh around the fire at the Appalachian Bushman School!