A scorpion sting can be painful, but doesn't necessarily mean a visit to the hospital. However, symptoms like impaired speech and blurry vision are danger signs and require an immediate trip to the emergency room. If you are uncertain, it is always a good idea to call poison control immediately, check in with your doctor, or head to the hospital. But a simpl… read more
Bicycle riding is fun, but it can be dangerous. It is important to teach your child bicycle safety to reduce the chances of an accident. The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute reports that about 540,000 bicyclists visit emergency rooms with injuries every year. Teach your child how to ride safely and lay down safety rules to follow. read more
Few things are more important to your continued safety while on a bike than a good helmet. Head trauma is one of the most likely injuries of a bicycling accident and the results are often devastating. Wearing a helmet at all times has been proven to keep you safer while on the road. read more
Needless injury and fatalities occur each year because bicyclists don't wear helmets. Death and injury could be prevented if the cyclists wore ANSI- or Snell-certified helmets. Helmets also reduce the severity of bicycle-related injuries. read more
To stay safe on your trail ride, you need to be prepared with the right gear, know trail rules and etiquette and be ready to respond in an emergency. read more
There are many reasons to visit Italy. Some people enjoy the museums. Others come for the historic sites, the architecture and the mountains, islands and beaches. Almost everyone enjoys the Italian cuisine, which will vary from region… read more
Teaching kids the importance of having a first aid kit is essential, especially when you're taking them on a hike or a road trip. You can use some simple supplies, such as a red lunchbox and some contact paper, to make a kid-friendly f… read more
Bicycle helmets are now a common sight, to such an extent that it is often more unusual to see someone not wearing a helmet than it is to see a helmeted rider. This applies not just to racing cyclists or mountain bikers, but to casual… read more
To avoid serious injury or death, safety precautions are of the utmost importance when riding a bike. Bicycle safety encompasses many aspects, from the clothing you wear to the riding habits you develop. The following are some facts re… read more
Kids seem to love cooking on a stick over an open campfire. Although this activity is fun, it also be can dangerous. Make sure that all sticks used to cook over the campfire are at least 2 feet long to prevent burns or accidents. Child… read more
Children are by far more likely than adults to have a bicycle accident that requires medical attention. Safety experts recommend helmets for children, as well as safety classes. read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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