Category: Well Being
Health alert: Is Lyme disease a real concern
Hanging out in the outdoors can expose us to any number of pests, from mosquitoes, to poison oak and ticks. Ticks, while small, can cause…
How to survive a wolf attack
Imagine that you’re having the hike of your dreams, the sun has just set, and you’re heading back to your campsite. All you’re thinking of…
How to survive a tsunami
Surviving a tsunami is not an easy thing, and for some it’s impossible. What’s important to understand from the start is that yes, you can…
You found a tick: What to do now
One of the biggest concerns to exploring the outdoors is exposure. You are vulnerable to the elements, wildlife, the sun, and even run the risk…
5 Avalanche safety rules
Nothing inspires fear in the hearts of climbers, skiers, snowboarders, or snowmobilers like the idea of being caught in an avalanche. With the growing popularity…
Best water sources in the wilderness
One of the most crucial survival skills you should know is being able to find water sources, and then purifying the water so it’s safe…
Pets in the heat: How to keep your animals cool in summer
Getting out and about in the hot weather is one of the best advantages of summer. We can find lots of ways to stay cool,…
Best plants for repelling unwanted bugs naturally
Summertime is perfect for spending time outside. You can’t do some gardening without contact with dirt and plants, but this also means having contact with…
Tips on how to stay safe while hiking in hot weather
We are still struggling with extremely high temperatures, and the summer seems to last forever. Seeing dry plants and roads that shimmer in the distance…
Science proves that being outdoors benefits your body and mind
With the unbearable summer heat and the hot city life, I bet most of us dream of the ocean breeze, an ice cream cone, and…