Outdoor Safety

A derecho is a cluster of violent wind storms that join together and move in a straight line, unlike the circular path of tornadoes. As the derecho forms, the combined storms produce down bursts...

Bats are often thought of as mysterious, spooky creatures that are out to get us. When we watch their erratic flight patterns at night it looks as if they are heading right toward us. The truth...

Beavers belong to the family castoridae and the order rodentia. They can live up to approximately 20 years and are popularly known for building river dams. They are semi-aquatic, meaning that they...

Frostbite is caused by excessive exposure to cold temperature. It is exacerbated by wind, snow and icy conditions, however, it can occur anytime the temperature drops below the freezing point....

If you live in the North East states, and if you are an "outdoorsy" person, Lyme Disease is a real threat. It is a disease caused by a bacteria, and spread by tick bites. If the tick is...

When my brother was a teenager he went fishing and took a wrong step and fell into a pool of quicksand. He remembered what my Father told him to do in case this ever happened and survived to tell...

Stop using sunscreen products that gives your body chemicals and ingrediants that it does not need.

Here are a few tips to stay cool in the summer!

Bats are interesting and glorious creatures that will usually mind their own business and leave you alone. Unless, of course, they are rabid. You can identify a rabid bat with a few simple tips.

A peaceful day in nature can turn terribly wrong if you suddenly find yourself lost. With a little bit of knowledge and a few basic skills, it is possible to find your way out of the woods. Use...

Shoveling snow is no easy job, it takes hard work and strenuous physical effort to lift after a heavy snowfall.

Many nature walks and trails often require crossing a streambed. Crossing a stream bed can be dangerous and should be done with caution. Before crossing any streambed use following tips to help...

There is nothing like swimming in a cool pond on a hot summer day. But before you go diving into that tempting body of water you really should make sure the pond is swimmable so you don't become...

Though alligator attacks are rare, if you live in an area with an alligator population you never know if one might confront you. If you find yourself in an unfortunate predicament, such as inside...

If a thunderstorm seems eminent, there is a way to estimate the distance of the storm. This is due the fact that light travels faster than sound, thus the lighting is seen well before the...

Alligators are indigenous to warm, tropical, swampy climates. Although fatal attacks on humans are rare, you should know how to keep yourself safe from attack if you venture into these climes....

If you have advanced cancer or recurring tumors that don't seem to respond to chemotherapy, you may want to explore the option of using hyperthermia to treat your cancer. Hyperthermia is a...

Despite modern communications and equipment, more people than ever are getting lost in the wilderness. Cellular and satellite phones and global positioning systems (GPSs) make the world seem...

You're camping in a remote spot with a group of friends. One member of the group decides to go on a short solo hike. But when the sun sets and he still hasn't returned, the group becomes...

Fireworks can make any celebration seem extra special. Learn to use them safely and your party will always be a blast.

You're so sweet - at least the mosquitoes think so!

Lightning kills nearly 100 people in the United States each year, and injures another 300. Most of these tragedies can be prevented. Take the time to understand the risk and protect yourself and...