Fire Safety

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Make your campsite even cozier with a safe, responsible fire. One of the best ways to relax at the end of an overnight hike…

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Hot Weather Hiking

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Stay cool and safe when the weather is neither. In many locations, summer is a great time for hiking. Sometimes, however, the weather can…

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Dehydration

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Drink enough water to stay safe outside. Prevention The best way to prevent dehydration is to consciously drink water slowly over several hours before…

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Hunting Season

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Be safe on the trail when sharing it with hunters. Fall is a fantastic time to enjoy a nice hike on the trails. Cooler,…

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Personal First Aid Kit

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Make your own first-aid kit to put with the 10 Essentials. One of the most important items among the 10 Essentials is a first-aid…

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Crossing a Stream

 Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Getting to the other side (mostly) dry. When hiking, sooner or later you’re going to come across a stream that doesn’t have a footbridge…

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Blisters

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Don’t let blisters spoil a good walk. Aside from the Ten Essentials, knowledge of proper blister care is a fundamental of hiking. A pleasant…

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