As a parent who takes her kids into the wilderness, I always have an exit plan in case something goes wrong, and this includes knowing how to move a person

The chances of getting bit by a snake are very low. You are actually are more likely to be killed by a cow than a snake.  And, even if a

If you are going backcountry camping — especially in bear country — you will need to store your food properly.  In many cases, this means hanging your food in a

The risk of a bear attack while outdoors is incredibly low.  Howoever, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take practice bear safety tactics when in bear country, one of which is

The great outdoors is awe-inspiring, provides a respite from urban hustle and bustle, and gives endless opportunities for adventure and discovery.  However, the great outdoors can also be terrifying –

In addition to Lyme disease, ticks can transmit numerous other diseases.  The first symptom of these diseases is usually changes to the skin.  So, it’s normal to be freaked out

Because I live in Serbia, I don’t always have a lot of options for backpacking gear (most brands won’t ship here!).  So, while I was able to find bear spray,

There are hundreds of species of ticks and at least 90 of them can be found in the United States.  Luckily, not all of types of ticks transmit Lyme disease. 

Lyme disease can cause some nasty long term damage if it isn’t treated quickly, so it’s really important to take any early symptoms of Lyme disease seriously.  The most notorious

You’ve armed yourself with a canister of bear spray.  You’ll be safe if you have an encounter with a bear, right? A lot of people – including experienced hikers and