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Tick Safety

Ticks can’t fly or jump, but will hold onto leaves along popular trails with their legs outstretched, waiting to climb on to a person or animal—this is called questing  Ticks can’t fly or jump, but many tick species wait in a position known as “questing”. While questing, ticks hold onto leaves and grass by their third and fourth pair of legs. They hold …

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Bear Safety

Though attacks are rare, always practice bear safety while adventuring outdoors.  Here are some useful tips to practice bear safety from the National Park Service.  Identify yourself by speaking in a low-tone voice—screams or high-pitched voices may make the bear thinnk its the sound of a prey animal. Remain still; stand your ground but slowly …