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Medicine and technology may have advanced, but the dangers of the wilderness remain unchanged. The Oregon Trail game provides timeless tips on how to enjoy nature safely.
After the deadly Grand Canyon flood, a geologist and avid hiker explains what nature lovers need to prepare and watch for to stay safe.
Australians love a holiday, but are increasingly making travel plans around unpredictable weather.
A tick disease researcher explains the risks and how she avoids bringing home ticks from both work and walking her dog in the woods. Lint rollers, tick checks and some types of chemicals play a role.
Researchers placed woodchips along the side of two trails in the Ottawa Greenbelt and found that the woodchips notably lowered the number of ticks.
Some simple steps can help keep you tick-free as you enjoy the outdoors.
Pl@ntNet, the “shazam” for plants is a well-known app among the hiking community and nature enthusiasts, but not many know that it’s a precious resource for scientists.
At altitudes over 2,400 metres, lack of oxygen — a condition called hypoxia — can cause acute mountain sickness. Incidence rises with altitude, but there are ways to lower risks.
Rachael Mead’s body once carried her across Antarctic ice sheets. At 55, she set out to reclaim her resilience – and what she discovered was surprising.
Listening to birdsong while walking in nature reduced both psychological and physiological markers of stress.
Most people want to properly dispose of their waste, but they’re typically not prepared. Land managers can help users meet the moment.
Poison ivy and bees stings are among the most common outdoor menaces for people enjoying the outdoors.
It’s not only about being outdoors, but developing a connection to the Earth and attention to the spaces where outdoor activities are practised.
Retirement, relationship loss or major life decisions – your motives for making a pilgrimage affect your approach to technology.
While many opt for deluxe alternatives to a backpack and tent, they can also stop independent hikers with smaller budgets from accessing national parks.
You don’t have to go to a specialist camping shop to buy healthy, energy-dense snacks for bushwalks. These three foods should do the trick.
Youth hostels can play a key role in blurring class lines and connecting travellers to both each other and the places they visit.
‘Rucking’ involves adding weight to a backpack while walking or hiking.
Invasive species cause billions of dollars in damage across the US every year. Hikers and backpackers can take simple steps to avoid spreading seeds and making the problem worse.
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Associate Professor of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management, Penn State
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Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Wyoming
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Professor of Human Geography and Planning, University of Tasmania
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Assistant Professor in Kinesiology, University of The Fraser Valley
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Postdoctoral research fellow, German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research
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PhD candidate in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, Boise State University
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Affiliate Faculty in Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University
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Master's Research Student, University of Tasmania
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Lecturer in Tourism & Events, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Associate professor, University of Tasmania
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Co-Director of the Tick-Borne Disease Center, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Associate Professor of Outdoor Recreation and Wildland Management, University of Montana
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Reader in Exercise and Health Physiology, University of Hertfordshire
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Associate Professor of Israel Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Course Lead, Sheffield Hallam University