Outdoor Safety

Traveling at one-third the speed of light and with a temperature of up to 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, lightning cannot be controlled or predicted. It can cause devastating effects to humans, our...

"Slip, slop, slap, wrap" is a saying that has been coined to remind us about sun safety. This is an easy way to remember to put on a long-sleeved shirt or cover-up, use sunscreen, put on a hat,...

When warm weather and sunny days approach, the sunscreen aisle in drugstores, supermarkets and mass merchandisers seems to explode with new products. The many different bottles, tubes and colors...

Now that spring has arrived many of us will begin spending more time outdoors. This means an increased exposure to the sun and all the ultraviolet rays that it produces. The damaging effect of the...

Protecting our skin from dangerous UVA rays has become an important concern in outdoor fun and safety. The rays from the sun can cause dried, leathery-looking skin and wrinkles. They have also...

Sunscreen can keep you looking young and protect you from developing skin cancer. It's important for children and adults to get into the habit of using sunscreen. The problem is--most people don't...

Even though the word "winter" evokes images of gray skies and a harmless, hibernating sun, in truth the wintertime sun is just as dangerous as it is in summer. The glare of sunlight off of snow or...