Reading Nature's GPS: A Journey into the Art, Skills, and Joy of Navigation with Tristan Gooley, “The Natural Navigator”
Photo Courtesy of Tristan Gooley
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Show Notes
Tristan Gooley is known as The Natural Navigator. Also nicknamed by some as “The Sherlock Holmes of Nature,” Tristan’s philosophy centers around the idea that humans have an innate ability to navigate and connect with the natural world using observational and intuitive skills.
He has led expeditions in five continents, climbed mountains in Europe, Africa and Asia. He’s walked with and studied the methods of various indigenous peoples in some of the most remote regions on Earth, and he’s the only living person to have both flown solo and sailed single handed across the Atlantic. Tristan is also a prolific writer who has authored several books and educational resources.
In this super fun and informative conversation, Tristan shares with us why natural navigation is a worthy pursuit (especially in this hyper tech world!), he shares his favorite techniques for navigating with nature’s clues, and we get into his latest book, How to Read a Tree. If you’re looking for new ways to experience the outdoors, want to learn about natural navigation, or pick up some techniques on how to read trees, you’re bound to resonate with this episode. Also, if you’re a parent (grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling, etc.), Tristan's books and educational tools are a great way to foster nature connection in kids.
Enjoy the Ride,
Jeff
Episode Links
How to Read a Tree by Tristan Gooley
The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs: Use Outdoor Clues to Find Your Way, Predict the Weather, Locate Water, Track Animals—and Other Forgotten Skills by Tristan Gooley
The Secret World of Weather: How to Read Signs in Every Cloud, Breeze, Hill, Street, Plant, Animal, and Dewdrop by Tristan Gooley
How to Read Water: Clues and Patterns from Puddles to the Sea by Tristan Gooley
How to Read Nature: Awaken Your Senses to the Outdoors You've Never Noticed by Tristan Gooley
The Natural Navigator, Tenth Anniversary Edition: The Rediscovered Art of Letting Nature Be Your Guide by Tristan Gooley
The Nature Instinct: Learn to Find Direction, Sense Danger, and Even Guess Nature's Next Move Faster Than Thought by Tristan Gooley
The Walker's Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs by Tristan Gooley
The Natural Explorer: Understanding Your Landscape by Tristan Gooley
The Natural Navigator Pocket Guide by Tristan Gooley
Wild Signs & Star Paths by Tristan Gooley
How to Connect with Nature by Tristan Gooley
Natural Navigation Courses by Tristan Gooley
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Show Production Credits
Podcast cover art by Ahab Nimry (@ahabnimry, https://bigdaytheagency.com/)
Outro music by Tyler Johnson
Editing by Aashish M.
