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Dehydration is a common backcountry problem that affects children and adults alike. It can lead to fatigue, headaches, lethargy, irritability, and more serious injuries if left untreated. Your first line of defense is to keep your group hydrated by drinking...
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The thought of searching for a lost child after a backpacking, camping or hiking trip is agonizing, to say the least. But part of managing risk is confronting the potential problem and taking steps to control the outcome if it does happen. One step that...
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In 1848 a carpenter named James Marshall was inspecting the progress of a sawmill he was constructing on the banks of the American River in Coloma, CA. As he gazed into the water, he noticed something that would change the world forever. Glittering in...
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The most popular of our free seminars, " How to Identify and Avoid Poison Oak " has been reorganized, updated, and revised. The seminar helps you understand the mechanism of poison oak exposure, learn how to identify poison oak, and learn what...
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The year was 1852 and Augustus T. Dowd was tracking a grizzly bear that he had wounded. As he walked through the unfamiliar forest he was stunned to find a tree larger than any he had ever seen. He returned to his mining camp and told his tale. After...
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If you live in Southern California and are looking for an opportunity to get outside with the kids, here's a site that should be in your RSS reader: modernhiker.com . Modern Hiker uses a well written blog, digital photography, and Google Maps to track...
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Much has been written about hiking with kids, particularly on the subjects of equipment and technique. In fact, one of the best articles on the subject was authored by Penny Schwyn and is posted here. However, an area worthy of more exploration lies in...
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We are working hard to launch our first product ( The Yosemite National Park Scavenger Hunt ) but it is still a couple of months away... until then, I thought that I would recap some of the other family outdoor recreation activities that we have explored...
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