Tick Situations & Solutions
Tick Situations & Solutions deer tick © Scott Bauer, wikicommons Lyme disease is caused by a corkscrew-shaped bacterium (or spirochete)...
March 7, 2018
outdoors-hiking and camping
2018
HOW TO TELL IF A SQUIRREL HAS RABIES
If you’re walking through the park or even just going about your day it’s very likely that you’ll see some...
January 11, 2018
2017
Camping in Bear Country
Reduce odours that attract bears 1. Store ALL food and wildlife attractants in the animal-proof facilities provided or, as a...
December 25, 2017
Woodchuck (groundhog, chuck, whistle-pig, whistle pig)
Woodchucks are large (up to 10 pounds) rodents native to much of North America. They inhabit open areas, backyards, and...
December 4, 2017
6 Tips to Stay Warm Camping This Winter
1. Layer Under Your Sleeping Bag In colder temperatures, utilizing several layers of clothing is the best way to trap...
November 25, 2017
5 GREAT CAMPING DESTINATIONS IN THE SOUTH SHORE AREA
f a crackling fire, a starlit sky and marshmallows on a stick are on your agenda this summer, here are...
November 19, 2017
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