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
Spelunking is an exciting hobby that brings with it a number of potentially life-threatening pitfalls. This is especially true when caving in extreme areas, such as ice or desert caves. Learning about desert caving safety is crucial wh… read more
Whether you are trying to escape a storm or just looking for a place to sleep after a day full of hiking, exploring or scaling a mountain, finding shelter needs to be your first priority. Be resourceful and use what you have along with… 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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