The National Park Service reports that of all their search and rescue missions each year, approximately half of those are in search of day hikers or overnight campers. Most people don’t expect that anything could go wrong on a short trip. But often times, even during a day trip through the woods, a hiker can become disoriented and lose track of where their camp is located. Mike Marcon, wilderness survival expert offers some useful information that you should keep in mind whenever you are going out for a trek in the woods. Continue reading Hike Safe: Avoid Being Lost and Cold »

According to a Department of Justice & CDC report, 1 in 6 American women will be the victim of sexual assault in their lifetime. With sexual violence affecting so many, someone you know may come forward to talk to you about their own experience. Angela Rose, Executive Director of PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment, offers some advice for you in case someone you know does come forward and needs help. If someone you know has been affected by sexual assault who comes to you Continue reading How To Help Someone Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted »

The winter months give us plenty of opportunities to try fun sports such as skiing, sledding, snowboarding and the long standing family classic, ice-skating. But like any winter activity, kids and parents need to be aware of potential for injuries. According to statistics from the Safe Kids Campaign, as many as 16,000 children are injured in ice-skating related accidents. But you can keep the experience enjoyable and avoid the emergency room by taking the proper precautions when on the ice. The National Safety Council offers some great advice for you to carry along: Continue reading Don’t Let Safety Slip Away When Ice-Skating »

If you think it’s cold outside, your pets probably do too. After all, many have only a fraction of our body mass and can’t put on a sweater, turn up the thermostat or use an extra blanket when the temperature gets unbearable. That’s not to say you need to chain them next to the fireplace until spring, but be sure to pay close attention to where your pets are going and how they’re acting this time of year. Here are some tips from the ASPCA to help make sure that your dog or cat stays healthy and comfortable in wintertime. Continue reading Keep Your Pets Out of Winter Trouble »