Real People. Real Stories. Real Land.

L. Woodrow Ross

Picture of L. Woodrow Ross
L. Woodrow Ross lives in upstate South Carolina with his lovely wife Margaret. He has written more than 500 newspaper articles, contributed to Rethink Rural, Carolina Sportsman, Primitive Archer, Palmetto Gills and Game, Rivers and Feathers and other online resources. In addition, he has 41 books on Amazon Kindle: "how-to" outdoor books, historical novels, suspense novels, a suspense novella, an Alaska travel guide, Greater Yellowstone destination guide and more. A 42nd book is in work and focuses on the “Dark Corner of South Carolina and the rampant, illegal “Moonshining” and “Bootlegging” activity of the nineteenth century. Ross is also a primitive/ survival skills instructor enjoying most things involving outdoor sports.

Recent Posts

The Sounds of Nature

The Sounds of Nature

Rural residents have a special environment relative to sounds. Rather than being bombarded by city noise, they are surrounded by the tranquil sounds...

Home Protection Tips for Rural Properties

Home Protection Tips for Rural Properties

Crime in rural areas is significantly lower than that in urban areas, but taking these steps to protect your investment in your property will give...

Unexpected Benefits of Hunting

Unexpected Benefits of Hunting

In addition to the value of harvesting low-fat, high-protein meat for the table, there are many benefits that factor into the decision to be a hunter.

Maximizing the Yield of a Small Garden

Maximizing the Yield of a Small Garden

With a few simple steps, you can maximize your harvest of delicious garden vegetables that can add to your diet, either fresh, canned or frozen....
How to Attract Wildlife on Rural Property

How to Attract Wildlife on Rural Property

Attracting wildlife onto your land makes it much more interesting. Here are some tips to assess the wildlife population on your property and some...

How to Do Due Diligence Before Buying Rural Land

How to Do Due Diligence Before Buying Rural Land

Thinking of buying rural land? A real estate agent offers tips to help make the best possible decision in selecting property that will meet your...

Cooking over Wood: Cast Iron Cooking Techniques and More  Rethink:Rural

Cooking over Wood: Cast Iron Cooking Techniques and More | Rethink:Rural

There’s nothing better than food cooked with a wood fire, including cast iron cooking over an open flame. Master the art of preparing wood-fired...

Yard Maintenance Tips for the New Year

Yard Maintenance Tips for the New Year

Did you know the beginning of the new year is a great time to prepare your property for spring? Here are a few tasks to get you started.

Holiday Decorating with Nature's Beauty

Holiday Decorating with Nature's Beauty

Sick of storebought holiday decor? Outdoorsman L. Woodrow Ross explains how to use natural items from your own property to decorate for the holidays.

How to Add a Fish Pond or Water Garden To Your Land

How to Add a Fish Pond or Water Garden To Your Land

Small fish ponds offer endless possibilities for creating unique nooks within your property and may be designed for any size landscape or budget. We...